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Limited Run Games Announces Physical Edition for Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World The Game

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If you’ve been a part of the gaming community for the last couple of years, you probably know about Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World and how its video game adaptation reached a legendary status within the community. In 2014, the game was suddenly removed from the Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Store, which left fans with no other way to play it.

As such, dedicated fans have been asking Ubisoft to bring the game back, and in September of 2020, the developer announced just that. As expected, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World The Game’s cult following was overjoyed by the news, even the series’ creator—Bryan Lee O’Malley—himself.

Ubisoft never really gave an official reason as to why it decided to delist Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World The Game, so news of its return has been a popular topic within the video game community. Now that the game’s release date is almost upon us though, it appears that there’s one last surprise for the dedicated fans.

Namely, Limited Run Games has recently announced that it will be releasing a limited physical edition of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World The Game, perfect for those who truly want to celebrate the title’s return.

The announcement was made by the publisher on its official Twitter account, which revealed that for a limited time only, it will be launching special physical versions of the highly anticipated game. Right now, pre-orders for the special editions are only available for the Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation 4. Although, Limited Run Games confirms that pre-orders for the Xbox One will be available at some point in the future.

These special physical editions are definitely perfect for avid fans of not only the Scott Pilgrim game but the series as a whole. These editions include a plethora of bonus goodies that you can add to your collection, such as concept art, trading cards, customized drumsticks, a sticker set, a special case, as well as a CD that has all the tracks from Anamanaguchi, among many others.

You can start pre-ordering your physical edition of choice as soon as Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World The Game officially gets released on digital storefronts such as the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and Xbox Live Arcade.

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All of these additional content is definitely more than we could have ever asked for, and fans of the Scott Pilgrim series are taking this as a chance to celebrate. O’Malley, the aforementioned series creator, had spent quite a long time trying to get the game returned onto digital storefronts. So, we imagine that out of everyone, he’s most likely the happiest one of all.

Those who weren’t able to play the game the first time around should definitely grab this opportunity. We can never be sure if Ubisoft has future plans to delist the game again out of nowhere, so having a physical version of the upcoming title is a great way to ensure that you have a copy of it for the rest of your life.

Mario Party Developer NDCube is Recruiting For Brand-New Game

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Over the past how many years of releasing games, Nintendo has a myriad of incredible titles included in its roster, including the highly popular Mario Party series. After developer Hudson Soft released a bunch of Mario Party titles for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo subsidiary NDcube took over and began developing for the series in 2012. NDCube was also responsible for other beloved titles such as Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics and  Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival.

That being said, NDCube’s recent Mario Party releases as well as Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival may not have been as well-received as other titles, but its Clubhouse Games for the Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for mobile received praise and recognition for the way they were able to utilize simple gameplay mechanics in a fun way.

Now, interested individuals who want a chance to work on party games may have the perfect opportunity now thanks to NDCube. Twitter user Nintendo Memories recently posted a picture of the 2021 recruitment brochure for developer NDCube. The brochure comes in vibrant colors that showcase the multitude of games developed by NDCube, a majority of which are Mario Party titles.

However, there’s a noticeable mystery game included in the list, which seemingly indicates that the developer is working on a new game. If you translate the blurb, it reportedly states “let’s make a new game together!”

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Even though there’s not a lot of information included in the brochure, it’s quite clear to see that the brochure is focused on recruiting people for the development of a brand-new title. Based on the shape of the mystery game on the brochure, it looks like it’s going to be a Nintendo Switch title.

Of course, it would make sense that NDCube wouldn’t be developing a game for a console that has already been phased out, but it does give us the idea that the new game will most likely be for the Nintendo Switch and not for mobile platforms. In addition to that, we also speculate that the new game is going to be another party game since most of NDCube’s portfolio of titles is under that genre.

One possibility is that Nintendo’s subsidiary is working on a new title and then incorporating everything it has learned from its previous Mario Party game for the Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Party. Super Mario Party garnered a mix of both positive and negative reviews mostly because players felt like there weren’t enough content and game boards. Although, it’s worth noting that many players enjoyed its offer of mini-games.

That being said, if you dig up NDCube’s past and check out its other games prior to Mario Party, the developer previously worked on F-Zero: Maximum Velocity (2001) for the Game Boy Advance. Even though it would be strange if the mystery game will be an F-Zero one, it also can’t be denied that this series, in particular, has been gaining attention as of late.

We can’t say for sure what developer NDCube has planned. It could be a new Mario Party game or some kind of revival for F-Zero, but for now, we’ll just have to wait and see.

Riot Games Officially Confirms Valorant Agent 14 With New Cinematic For Episode 2

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Earlier this month, a Valorant player leaked the details of the upcoming fourteenth Agent before Riot Games could officially announce him. The leak spared no detail about Agent 14 and revealed everything important about him, including his name and all of his abilities. At the time of the leak, players were advised not to fully believe everything revealed due to the fact that the developer hadn’t made an official announcement yet and the leak was only translated by Russian fans.

However, Riot Games recently dropped a brand-new cinematic trailer in preparation for Valorant Episode 2, and it basically confirmed everything that the leak claimed. The cinematic trailer showcases Yoru, otherwise known as Agent 14, teaming up with U.K. Agent Pheonix as they try to diffuse a Spike that’s being defended by Jett, Viper, and Cypher.

Yoru and Pheonix were able to win in the end, but what made the cinematic trailer truly interesting was the fact that it showcased most of Yoru’s abilities, and it coincided with the information from the earlier leak.

After Riot Games officially dropped the cinematic, the developer revealed even more details about the new Agent. Yoru is a Japanese agent and serves as one of the duelists in Valorant’s roster. This would make him the fifth duelist character, alongside Reyna, Raze, Pheonix, and Jett.

The developer wanted Yoru to have a fighting style that focused on stealthy infiltration, and the studio was able to firmly establish this concept by giving him abilities that allow him to hop through dimensions. Similar to the other duelists, Yoru utilizes his abilities as one of the first characters to jump into the fray and battle against enemies.

That being said, Yoru may be a duelist but his abilities make him play differently than the others who are in the same category as him. For other duelist characters such as Reyna or Raze, for example, they are more about fighting the enemies head-on with the help of their tools or powers. On the other hand, Yoru has abilities that give him the opportunity to be more sneaky and deceptive, which in turn allows him more stealthy kills.

Many Valorant fans are definitely excited to experience playing as Yoru first-hand, as he offers a fresh of breath air within the duelist category. Without a doubt, his deceptive skills will give players the chance to experiment with different playing styles that other Agents just can’t provide.

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Valorant Episode 2 is scheduled to launch very soon, specifically on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. In other words, excited players don’t have to wait for too long before they can finally experience Yoru. Once the update officially rolls out, it will also consist of other new updates such as the new battle pass as well as cosmetic items.

Riot Games initially planned on releasing a brand-new map with each new Episode, but the developer released the controversial Icebox map early with the Episode 1 Act 3 update in order to satisfy the fans’ need for a new map.

That being said, Riot Games is currently working on another arena to be added to Valorant. However, this won’t be included in the upcoming Episode 2 update.

Nintendo Switch Has Officially Outsold The 3DS

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The Nintendo Switch has officially outsold its handheld ancestor, the Nintendo 3DS. The 3DS was released back in 2011, and its production has been recently discontinued by the gaming company as of writing.

Back in December, an infographic allowed Nintendo fans to visualize the gaming giant’s console sales since the era of the SNES. The DS and Wii are by far the bestselling consoles from Nintendo, as the DS sold 154 million units while the Wii sold over 100 million units. The Switch has been selling remarkably well, as it sold more than every other console combined in the UK last year.

Now, there are speculations circulating about a Nintendo Switch Pro edition. However, Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s President, recently shut down those rumors in an interview held last month, but a new datamine hints that the Japanese gaming giant has something bigger up its sleeve. A line of code implies that a Nintendo Switch Pro will be coming soon with an OLED screen, cooling system, longer battery life, and 4K graphics.

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As published on Nintendo Life, the Nintendo Switch has officially overshadowed the Nintendo 3Ds in terms of sales numbers as of December 26, 2020. The Switch has sold more than 76 million units while the 3DS has only sold over 75 million units.

In further comparison, the Nintendo Switch has achieved the milestone in less than four years what the 3DS has earned in its entire lifetime, which is almost a whole decade. Nintendo Life also reported that the Wikipedia site for a list of the bestselling video game consoles has yet to be updated with this newly updated detail at the time of this writing.

Provided how close the Switch was to outselling the 3DS last September, it was basically unavoidable that the Switch would ultimately beat the sales numbers of the 3DS. Back in September, it has sold nearly 68 million units, so it didn’t have all that much catching up to do.

The Nintendo Switch has been selling impressively well, and, as mentioned above, it took the 3DS nearly an entire decade to reach its sales numbers of 75.9 million units. The Nintendo Switch is highly likely to sell even more this year.

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Animal Crossing New Horizons and the holiday season also possibly driven the sales numbers of the Nintendo Switch, as Animal Crossing New Horizons launched just at the start of the lockdowns imposed due to the global pandemic.

Everyone was stuck inside their homes and there was no better way to spend time than playing Animal Crossing. The Nintendo Switch Pro still feels possible at this point, and it would only help Nintendo sell even more Switch consoles.

Furthermore, with titles such as The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 and Metroid Prime 4 already confirmed, the Nintendo Switch’s sales numbers will only get higher than ever.

PlayStation Exclusives Wins Most GOTY In 2020

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PlayStation exclusive titles had the most Game of the Year awards last year, considerably more than any other console manufacturer or publisher. 2020 has been a bountiful year for Sony in terms of high-quality game releases.

The Last of Us Part 2 perhaps is the biggest game to launch exclusively on the company’s consoles in the past 12 months, although there have been other high profile games as well. This includes a spinoff of Marvel’s Spider-Man in the form of Spider-Man: Miles Morales for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 along with Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima.

As well as having more big names launching in 2020, Sony also had what a lot of fans regarded to be a better launch lineup for the PlayStation 5. While Microsoft had several Xbox Series X|S exclusives, Sony had a better collection of games available on the new console.

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This included the latest Spider-Man game along with Godfall and Astro’s Playroom. Microsoft is apparently trying to fix this issue and has even obtained Bethesda, which could mean future franchises such as The Elder Scrolls could become exclusives to its platforms.

According to GOTYPicks, PlayStation exclusive titles have received more Game of the Year praises than every other game. The blog is centered on counting the number of awards every title wins over the course of a year.

Leading the way for the tech giant was The Last of Us Part 2, which picked up a staggering 141 awards from various gaming outlets and sites. The next most awarded title was Ghost of Tsushima with 21 awards and Final Fantasy 7 Remake with 13 wins.

Persona 5 Royale and Spider-Man: Miles Morales both garnered a small number of awards. This meant PlayStation exclusive titles received a total of 177 Game of the Year awards on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

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While 2020 was a great year for Sony, this is contradictory true for Microsoft. Although the Xbox Series X|S has had a successful release and is still sold out in the majority of retailers and regions, the actual release lineup for the console was frustrating. The company also failed to have any considerable high profile game released last year, with Halo Infinite being postponed into 2021 after a disappointing reveal back in the summer.

It is not really shocking that Sony has had more success in the Game of the Year department. Both Microsoft and Nintendo failed to have many major exclusive releases last year, while PlayStation consoles had a larger collection of exclusives available for gamers. If this continues this 2021, fans should anticipate seeing identical results when it comes to winning awards.

Betting Tips That Every Newbie Should Know About

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Undoubtedly, the online casino industry is on the rise these days. They are all over the internet by the name of ‘internet casino’ and ‘virtual casino’. They offer high-tech audio and visuals for a great experience. Moreover, the legalization of gambling has also resulted in the rise of the popularity of online casinos around the world.

Furthermore, a steep upward curve was observed at the time of the pandemic. More and more people are turned towards it to kill their time in a fun and productive way. Quite a few individuals play it as a hobby and others play for making more money.

A huge variety of games is offered by online casinos. The variety lends a hand to all types of players, new and old. Smart gameplay further improves the winning chances. Besides, in an online casino, promotions, offer, and bonuses also raise the excitement level and catch the attention of gamblers.

However, for starters, gambling isn’t as simple and easy. They can benefit from tips and tricks. If you are a newbie who is just starting at online gambling, this blog post is for you. Read on to learn betting tips that every newbie should know about.

Do An In-Depth Research

Detailed research is required for a better understanding of online casino games. Furthermore, it is also necessary for selecting a reliable website. Every other day, a new online casino site is introduced, which makes it difficult to select one. Thorough research will help you choose a reliable casino where you can bet without worrying about losing your money to scams.

Select A Trusted Gambling Site

Before you opt for a game, it is important to select a respected and trusted website like CasinoChan Canada. Several beginners aren’t familiar with what to look at in a website. Thus, when selecting a website, follow our lead:

  • Select a website that acquires legal certification
  • The website should offer a wide range of games
  • The website should offer fair chances to everyone on board
  • The website should offer bonuses, promotions, and offers
  • Select a website that offers easy financial policies

Pick Out A Game

After research about the online casino and picking out a reliable website, this has to be the next obvious step. You are suggested to look at different games that offer smooth terms and conditions. The conditions also concern table and payout rules so always look out for them.

Additionally, opt for a game that is beneficial in terms of affordability. In this way, you can place the maximum bet, and you never know, you might hit the jackpot instantly.

Learn Your Game

Once you have selected a game, you should learn all about it. This is because once you acquire knowledge about it, you will be able to pick the best strategies. Acquire a great deal of knowledge concerning your game, and be the master of it instead of getting involved in numerous different games.

However, if you can’t wait to try your luck and wish to start immediately, we suggest you place a minimum bet. But keep in mind that the more you learn, the more efficiently you will play, and the higher the chances are of winning.

Fix Your Budget

While playing at an online casino, it is important to fix a budget and then stick to it. Furthermore, it is important to set a budget before playing a game. Manage your money, and pick a specific bankroll limit.

Moreover, when you start playing a game and are on a winning streak, know when to stop because you never know when the streak breaks.

Manage Your Money Efficiently

Once you fix your budget, learn to manage it. This is because excitement and passion push you to look beyond your budget. Also, this is seen more often in the case of a beginner. When you start playing, know when to stop. It doesn’t matter whether you lose or win at times, what matters is to contain yourself which is only possible when you know when to call it a break. Take a break, refresh yourself, and come out stronger than ever.

Take Notice Of Jackpots

Jackpots hold considerable significance in an online casino. However, when you opt for these, learn to master the game first. Make sure you acquire a strategy for it and don’t settle for anything less. However, the jackpots come up with risks so make sure they are worthy of it.

Never Turn Into An Overconfident Player

It is a common mistake that is mostly seen in bettors and beginners are no less. If you are on a winning streak, the crucial part is to not get this into your head. Remember that maybe it is your day, so keep your toes on the ground. Additionally, it is indeed a good part that you are wining. Hence, level up your strategy game without turning into an overconfident person.

Take Advantage Of Live Betting

Some online casinos give off an offer of live betting, too. As a newbie, you aren’t suggested to opt for it. However, when you have learned the art of casino betting, take advantage of it. Get your hands on live betting since it is worth the shot.

Have Unlimited Fun

As a beginner, when you begin to play, you play for money and fun both. However, most of the beginners, when they start winning, flattens the curve of their interest. In turn, the game turns into pressure, which might result in a loss. so try to have as much fun as possible instead of letting the pressure get to you.

Keep in mind that you have entered the world of gambling to have unlimited fun while gaining profits alongside. Furthermore, acquire motivation whenever you start playing. And, in case you face a loss, don’t take it to your heart but as a part of every game.

The online casino industry is progressing continually, and tables have turned after the inclusion of technology. Every gambler wishes to master it, which can be done if you follow the right tips and suggestions. Additionally, keep in mind not to take winning pressure. Have fun and double the amount of your winning.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Holding A Shiny Raid Event This Weekend

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It is time for players to get some catching in because Pokemon Sword and Shield is holding a new Max Raid event. Running all throughout the weekend, the special event has a chance of spawning rare shiny versions of particular monsters in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

The main highlight behind the franchise is collecting, and capturing the best shiny forms of Pokemon adds an extra layer to that challenge. Unlike most Pokemon that show around, shiny types are super rare and have a unique color than usual.

On the other hand, Max Raids are a new mechanic to the popular franchise which has trainers team up in groups of four to take on Dynamax Pokemon. For a brief time, this event blends these two features so players work together to capture massive, shiny Pokemon.

In this case, there are two monsters that have a little higher probability of spawning as their shiny forms. It is the audacious squirrel-like Pokemon, Skwovet, and its greedy evolution, Greedent. While these Pokemon are usually easy ones to find early on the game, shiny hunters rely on tips to find the rare shiny forms.

If players participate in the Max Raid event, they will have a 2% chance of coming upon the alternate form. However, whether or not the Dynamax Pokemon is going to be a shiny one cannot be determined until after the Max Raid battle begins.

Players will know they have encountered a shiny type based on the color of the two featured Pokemon. A shiny Skwovet has a reddish fur in comparison to the usual grey, and a shiny Greedent’s body has a cream complexion.

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Though, these two are not the only Pokemon developer Game Freak is making available during the special event this weekend. Players can also have the chance to catch the Dynamax forms of Shiinotic, Morelull, Amoongus, Foongus, and Cherubi. However, players need to act fast because this exclusive event is only going to run until January 10, Sunday.

Max Raids are an exciting multiplayer activity in and of themselves, so more events using the feature are usually famous. Pokemon Sword and Shield was released over a year ago, so those still playing the monster capturing RPG will be searching for more activities to do.

Hunting shiny Pokemon is a process that involves persistence and low chances, so it is good that they are being improved. And even if players need a break from Greedent and Skwovet, there are still a lot of other Pokemon to hunt for.

League of Legends Wild Rift US Beta Launching This March

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League of Legends, the hit MOBA title from Riot Games, continues to be one of the most popular and most successful games in the world. 2020 did nothing to change this, even as the developers were forced to change its League of Legends eSports plans online for the year.

2021 is already shaping to be yet another good year for the game. Proof of that was revealed a few hours ago, as Riot Games confirmed that League of Legends Wild Rift mobile game will be arriving soon to western regions this March.

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Wild Rift is a totally independent game from the PC version of League of Legends, maintaining much of the wider gameplay of the title but revamping characters and more particular elements. With this said, it’s still efficiently League of Legends in every way that matters.

The game is just optimized so that it feels good to play with the hands on a mobile phone rather than a mouse and keyboard on a PC. It will also feature on a chunk of the content available in the PC version of League of Legends, releasing with just 50 playable heroes.

There’s a lot of news yet to be announced for League of Legends Wild Rift, so eager fans should stay vigilant. Some more definite planned reveals include up to two new heroes launching every month such as Dr. Mundo, Rammus, and Katarina.

ARAM is also arriving in the game, as is League of Legends Wild Rift’s first competitive season. Fans should expect more news, soon.

Genshin Impact Lost Riches Event Lets Players Hunt For Treasure

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A new event in Genshin Impact, called Lost Riches, will let players hunt down exclusive items and then exchange them for special cosmetic rewards. Genshin Impact is an action RPG, focused on developing and enhancing a group of four characters, which launched as a free to play title back on September 28, 2020. The game is online-only and lets players travel together and cooperate in groups of up to four.

As an always-online title, because of its multiplayer nature, Genshin Impact gained a myriad of post-launch content from its developer, miHoYo. New playable heroes have been constantly introduced to the game, broadening an already remarkable collection of diverse characters with which players can fill out their team.

The game’s latest playable character is Ganyu, a bow-wielding cryomancer, who is anticipated to arrive to the game in the next few days. A completely new region, called Dragonspine, will also be released alongside the new hero and is the very first expansion of the game’s world map.

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Aside from these, a new event will also be coming to Genshin Impact on January 8, titled Lost Riches, which will let players search for treasure items and then trade them for cosmetic rewards. Players will be able to acquire a Treasure-Seeking Seelie and a Treasure Book, both of which will help in the treasure hunting challenge. Finding these treasures allows for the collection of Iron Coins, which can be exchanged for one of many Mini Seelie items, which work as cosmetic companions.

Genshin Impact received an extremely successful release last year, with the game apparently pulling in more than $245 million in just its first month. Developer miHoYo’s action role-playing game has also received a massive fanbase of players who anxiously await the game’s constant releases of new content, same to fellow free to play game Among Us.

One unusually skilled player was able to build the game’s iconic Rust Bow in real life, using a 3D printer to make the colossal ranged weapon. These compliments display the game’s impact on fans and the title’s wide variety of appeal since its release.

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Developer miHoYo continues to support the game and its fans with fresh content, giving the free to play game legs which are moving it into the new year. While new heroes are always the game’s most exciting features, an event like Lost Riches can also serve to allure fans back in to obtain time-limited items. With hidden treasures to discover and exclusive items to redeem, a lot of fans will want to come back into the game for the Lost Riches event.

Magic The Gathering Arena Android Early Access Releasing Later This Month

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Magic The Gathering Arena is arriving soon to mobile devices, starting with an Android edition of the game coming later this month. The online edition of the famous card game has been out for some time now since 2019 on the PC, before launching on the Mac in 2020.

A mobile edition of the endeared trading game was released back at the very start of last year, but because of the lockdowns and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, that launch date was delayed to 2021. However, it appears that with the new year, the new edition of the game is ultimately going to arrive on phones soon.

Beginning January 28, Magic The Gathering will be making its way to the “palm of your hand” with the official game on Android, along with Android support and iOS devices in the near future. The app will be available to players whose mobile phones will meet the requirements of the game, everywhere on Google and Android devices where it is accessible.

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The early access will also feature cross-platform support and all the formats and cards that are currently available in the real Magic The Gathering game such as the upcoming expansion of Kaldheim. The developer hasn’t announced an official release date yet for when the app will make its way to other mobile devices yet though.

The game itself has had several updates in the previous year that it has been out. Not only have several new cards been introduced to widen player’s decks, but various expansions have been launched as well.

The game itself released with an expansion after a beta testing period and became famous overnight because of the ease of playing online. The trading card game genre itself has always been a hit, but with the new inflow of online editions, a lot of famous card games like Magic The Gathering have made their way online – and now, the game is taking the next steps to be right in the palm of players’ hands rather than just on a computer.

Magic The Gathering Arena has had a lot of tight rivalries too, so much so that Twitch has organized eSports tournaments with it, as players take the game very seriously. Whether these contests will continue when the game moves to mobile is unsure, but certainly, players will be just as hyped to play on their devices as they are on a laptop. Soon, fans will be able to enjoy the magic anywhere.

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