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Memorial Day: Learn to Play Extravaganza

by Todd Bishop on May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 at 8:01 pmComment

Join is this Memorial Day for an epic “Learn to Play Extravagaza”. This is a free event, open to all ages. Our staff will be on hand to teach Warhammer,… Read More

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A print-on-demand, blockchain-powered collectible card game: Cryptogogue’s Volition

by Thomas Wilde on May 6, 2018May 6, 2018 at 11:54 am1 Comment

Volition is an upcoming collectible card game (CCG) from Cryptogogue, a Seattle startup founded in 2017 by Patrick Meehan, a veteran software developer who’s worked on mobile titles like Wolf… Read More

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Going back to the beginning: ‘Magic: The Gathering’ marks 25th birthday with Dominaria

by Thomas Wilde on March 21, 2018March 21, 2018 at 5:01 pmComment

August 5th, 2018, will mark the 25th anniversary of Magic: The Gathering. First published in 1993 by the Renton-based company Wizards of the Coast, Magic is the first and the… Read More

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Preview: ‘Slay the Spire’ is a painful mashup of genres — and that’s not a bad thing

by Thomas Wilde on February 3, 2018February 1, 2018 at 3:19 pm1 Comment

“Slay the Spire” is a game for masochists. That isn’t a criticism or complaint. It’s just the nature of the beast. It’s both a collectible card game and a “roguelike”:… Read More

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Show us the money: Understanding the in-game economy of ‘Magic: The Gathering Arena’

by Thomas Wilde on January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 at 11:50 amComment

Wizards of the Coast in Renton, Wash., has been a cornerstone of the American games market since the debut of “Magic: The Gathering” in 1993. “Magic” introduced the concepts of… Read More

Geek of the Week: ‘Loot & Legends’ designer Jonathon Loucks is living a gamer’s dream

by Monica Nickelsburg on June 9, 2015June 10, 2015 at 8:46 am 2 Comments

Jonathon Loucks’ world is full of wizards, warriors, alchemy, and enchanted weapons. That’s because he’s the lead game designer of Loot & Legends, a mobile game based on Card Hunter that’s expected later… Read More

Memorial Day: Learn to Play Extravaganza

A print-on-demand, blockchain-powered collectible card game: Cryptogogue’s Volition

Going back to the beginning: ‘Magic: The Gathering’ marks 25th birthday with Dominaria

Preview: ‘Slay the Spire’ is a painful mashup of genres — and that’s not a bad thing

Show us the money: Understanding the in-game economy of ‘Magic: The Gathering Arena’

Geek of the Week: ‘Loot & Legends’ designer Jonathon Loucks is living a gamer’s dream

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