As part of our August Spotlight on Operation F.A.U.S.T., we strive to inform the readers of little extra tidbits surrounding the game. Games are made by people, and one of those tidbits we enjoy is learning a little bit more...
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For all of its complicated rules, nearly unlimited card interactions, and ever-increasing card pool to choose from, the game of Magic has maintained its remarkably simple premise since the beginning: kill your opponent by any means necessary. While the tools...
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Seeing ourselves in our media is important. A recent study revealed that women made up only 17% of onscreen crowds, but when those crowds were comprised of 33% women, viewers believed they were seeing more women than men. We’re so...
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Earlier this month, Magic: the Gathering had its birthday. The first week in August marks the release of Alpha, the very first Magic cards – 22 years ago. For a game that continually releases new content and expansions, that milestone...
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History is made from the collective exploits of all the people who have come before us, their contributions adding to the totality of human civilization. From inventions and breakthroughs, to despots and atrocities, to those simply trying to get by,...
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Gen Con is huge and exhausting and wonderful and disappointing and inspiring, all at once. There’s a lot to take in and one recap couldn’t possibly capture it all, but thankfully this recap is powered by Orphan Black’s Tatiana Maslany,...
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I have been known to use a clever turn of phrase now and then. I’ve also been known to have many more that aren’t so clever. I’m also a big fan of puns, juxtapositions, irony, and all sorts of other...
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The world of stock trading is a little more complex than simply buy low and sell high – though that is a large part of it. In Stockpile, the goal is to use the totally-not-illegal act of insider trading to...
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Originating as a series chronicling David Gordon’s return to the Legend of the Five Rings CCG after a several year absence, Dave of the Five Rings continues on as he examines the current and future of the iconic world of...
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The rapid progress of technology today is, quite literally, awe-inspiring. Beyond simply living in an era where whole new paradigms on how to perform various duties at work and at home are regularly being rolled out, the sheer volume and speed...
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