Sunday, April 11, 2010

Win a free playset of Force of Wills

Johnnyspike.com is giving away a free playset of Force of Wills.

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

New screenshots of Two Worlds 2 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC

By David Leavitt
Boston Video Game Examiner

Several new screenshots of Two Worlds 2 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC have been released by SouthPeak Interactive.  Check out the slide show to see them all.

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Local player Corey Fraser sweeps competition with innovative Vintage Magic deck

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner 

 Local Massachusetts Magic: the Gathering player Corey Fraser took first place at this week's Monday Night Vintage tournament at Scholars in Bridewater, MA due to high tie breakers after drawing with Chris Roberts.  Corey played with the following highly innovative Vintage Magic: the Gathering deck:

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Tuktuk the Explorer and Wall of Omens to leap into Standard

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner 

Tuktuk the Explorer and Wall of Omens are two of the latest Rise of the Eldrazi Magic: the Gathering cards that were spoiled today on Wizards.com.  To see the other Rise of the Eldrazi Magic: the Gathering cards spoiled, check out the slide show.

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Transcendent Master, Kozilek's Predator, and Mul Daya Channelers sure to see heavy play

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner 

Rise of the Eldrazi's Transcendent Master, Kozilek's Predator, and Mul Daya Channelers were recently revealed on MagicTheGathering.com (along with one other Rise of the Eldrazi Magic: the Gathering card).
Check out the slide show to see all four new Rise of the Eldrazi spoilers.

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Echo Mage, Eldrazi Conscription, and Pestilence Demon revealed

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner 

Rise of the Eldrazi's Echo Mage, Eldrazi Conscription, and Pestilence Demon (along with eight other Rise of the Eldrazi Magic: the Gathering cards) were recently revealed on MagicTheGathering.com.
Check out the slide show to see all eleven new Rise of the Eldrazi spoilers.

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Friday, April 2, 2010

Why Xbox 360's Games on Demand Service is Failing

By David Leavitt
Featured Video Games Contributor

There is no doubt about it, digital distribution of video games is key to the future of the video game industry. With successful intermediaries such as Steam, it is clear that the digital distribution of PC games is not only viable, but profitable as well. However, in a world of ever increasingly superior technologies and lower prices, Microsoft has managed to drop the ball when it comes to their handling of digital distribution - specifically with their Games on Demand service on their Xbox 360 entertainment system - and that is why Xbox 360's Games on Demand service is failing.

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Student of Warfare, Eldrazi Temple, and Dreamstone Hedron revealed

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner 

Rise of the Eldrazi's Student of Warfare, Eldrazi Temple, and Dreamstone Hedron (along with six other Rise of the Eldrazi Magic: the Gathering cards) were recently revealed.  Many have been clamouring for level up creatures that that are good outside of limited, and Student of Warfare fits the bill.  To see all nine new Rise of the Eldrazi spoilers, check out the slide show.

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

An In-Depth Look at 'Game Room' for Xbox 360

By David Leavitt
Featured Video Games Contributor

Game Room for Xbox 360 and PC is an innovative gaming experience. Available for free from the Xbox Live Marketplace, in Game Room players customize their own virtual arcade to play in, and friends can visit. Game Room has a plethora of achievements to earn, and each game features leaderboards to compete on. When the PR reps for Microsoft sent me 800 Microsoft Points to try out in Game Room for Xbox 360 I was excited, and believe me when I say that Xbox 360's Game Room certainly doesn't disappoint.

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Perfect Dark 360 Review

By David Leavitt
Featured Video Games Contributor

One of the most celebrated Nintendo 64 games of all time makes a perfect return on Xbox 360. The game in question is N64's Perfect Dark, now available as an Xbox Live Arcade game for only 800 Microsoft Points. There is a plethora of reasons for both old fans and new players alike to shell out a measly $10 to snatch up Perfect Dark for Xbox Live Arcade.

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The month that was: March Magic: the Gathering recap

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner 

After receiving strong feedback from The month that was: January Magic: the Gathering Recap and several emails asking why one wasn't provided for February, here's your March Magic: the Gathering recap.

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

New screenshots of MorphX for Xbox 360

By David Leavitt
Boston Video Game Examiner

Several new screenshots of MorphX for Xbox 360 have been released by 505 Games.  Check out the slide show to see them.

MorphX for Xbox 360 is an "action-packed sci-fi third-person shooter."  MorphX was previsouly titles "The Swarm" however the name changed to reflect how players morph their characters.  MorphX is currently scheduled for release on June 1st, 2010.

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Rise of the Eldrazi previews: Gideon Jura, Artisan of Kozilek, Angelheart Vial, and more!

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner 

Four new cards from Magic: the Gathering's upcoming expansion set Rise of the Eldrazi have been released.  Gideon Jura was released on MagicTheGathering.com, while  Angelheart Vial was posted in a French blog, and Artisan of Kozilek came from the Magic: the Gathering facebook fan page.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Babo Crash explodes onto iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android mobile devices

By David Leavitt
Boston Video Game Examiner

Many Bay Staters rely on the MBTA as their sole method of transportation. Some commute an hour on the T each way from work. For many their iPhone is an escape, allowing them to listen to music, watch videos, make posts on Facebook, and play games. Babo Crash for iPhone is a new game that many commuters may enjoy during their ride to Boston on the T.


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Rise of the Eldrazi Spoilers: Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre, Sarkhan the Mad, Bear Umbra, + bonus

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner 

What better way is there to start off the week than with more spoilers from Magic: the Gathering's upcoming expansion Rise of the Eldrazi (please don't answer that with a dirty response!)?  Today we have Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre, Sarkhan the Mad, Bear Umbra.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Win a free booster box of Rise of the Eldrazi

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner 

Magic: the Gathering can be an expensive hobby. Not everyone can afford to keep up with Standard and acquire playsets of all the newest staples, such as Jace, the Mindsculptor. The vast majority of casual Magic: the Gathering players (who make far more purchases than tournament players) are on a budget and might only participate in a prerelease event and a few of drafts for each set.  They will then resort to trading with other Magic: the Gathering players and buying singles from dealers. While many players may not “love” dealers, they are an integral part of the Magic: the Gathering community that provide the ability to get any Magic card in a heartbeat. Some even give back. Luckily Toad and Troll is in the “giving” category, and is giving away a free booster box of Rise of the Eldrazi to a lucky poster on GatheringMagic.com.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Rise of the Eldrazi's Emrakul, the Aeons Torn & Lord of Shatterskull Pass revealed

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner

According to a thread on MtgSalvation.com, a forum user claims to have received an advertisement for Rise of the Eldrazi's prerelease.  It was in the form of an oversized Magic: the Gathering card that was included in the Magic Play Rewards (MPR) envelope.  Depicted card was Emrakul, the Aeons Torn as the prerelease card.

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Duels of the Planeswalkers for Xbox 360 gets new dlc, PS3 & PC release soon

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner

The popular Magic: the Gathering video game Duels of the Planeswalkers for Xbox 360 will be receiving a second expansion later this spring. Duels of the Planeswalkers for Xbox 360 Live Arcade is both one of the most top downloaded and highest rated arcade games that is available on the Xbox Live Marketplace. We learned last November that Duels of the Planeswalkers would also be making an appearance on PC and PS3.

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DCI judges talk about changes to Magic: the Gathering reserved list

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner

DCI certified Judges provide an invaluable service to the Magic: the Gathering community, often volunteering to provide 8 to 12 hours of work for no monetary compensation.  While most do it for the love of the game, one of the few perks they receive are sought after Judge foils of older reserved list cards for their personal collection or to sell on the secondary market for their work all day at a Grand Prix or Pro Tour.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Signs in Magic: The Gathering - How to read basic signals

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner

Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game (CCG) that was created by Richard Garfield in early 1993. In simplicity, it's a game that combines the strategy and intellectualism of chess with the wit and cunning of poker. In reality mastering Magic: the Gathering it is more complex than chess and poker combined. The pieces of a chess board are static, do not change, and there is only a finite number of opening moves and counter moves. Magic: the Gathering is in a constant state of flux and ever expanding with each new expansion set - providing near infinite pieces, moves, and possibilities. There are many signs in Magic: the Gathering to read, and not all of them are during game play. In fact if one looks closely then he or she can interpret the signs in Magic: the Gathering that their opponents tell them - before the first card is even played.

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Monday, March 15, 2010

Rise of the Eldrazi Spoilers

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner

Thanks to our friends at Wizards of the Coast, we have the latest scoop on Magic: the Gathering’s newest upcoming expansion set Rise of the Eldrazi. Rise of the Eldrazi brings three new abilities to kitchen an tournament tables across the globe: Annihilator, Rebound, and Totem Armor.

View this slide show to see all six Rise of the Eldrazi spoilers.

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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Toy Soldiers Review

By David Leavitt
Featured Video Games Contributor

Toy Soldiers for Xbox Live Arcade is an adrenaline rushing real time strategy game that is unique in both appearance and play. In Xbox 360's Toy Soldiers, players defend their "toy box" from waves of attacking toy soldiers. Toy Soldiers also includes a highly addictive multiplayer mode, where one can attack opposing players' toy boxes while trying to defend their own.

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Rise of the Eldrazi artwork (pt 1)

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner

Thanks to a contact at Wizards of the Coast, I have the privilege of sharing several pieces of artwork from the upcoming Magic: the Gathering expansion Rise of the Eldrazi. Pictured below are just a couple of the images. To see them all check out this slide show. Make sure to come back this Friday for another batch of artwork from Rise of the Eldrazi. Be sure to enjoy your weekend at your local Friday Night Magic, because on Monday I can reveal to you some Rise of the Eldrazi card previews!

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Mystic Remora is crazy

So I went to Scholars tonight to hit up a Vintage tourney.

I ran a Tezz variant, and was totally unprepared for a meta filled with Mystic Remora's...at least I picked up some more Underground Seas :)

Next week should be better!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Exclusive Interview with Patrick Kwan, President of Max Protection

By David Leavitt
Boston Magic: the Gathering Examiner

As any Magic: the Gathering or other collectible card game player knows, it is imperative to protect their cards from the wear and tear of play. All DCI sanctioned Magic: the Gathering tournaments require players to use unmarked decks, and using protective card sleeves is a universal solution. I recently had the chance to speak with Patrick Kwan, president of Max Protection, about their card sleeves and gaming supplies.

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