Cancels Remaining MagicFests in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
May 29, 2020
Wizards of the Coast has announced major changes to competitive level Magic: The Gathering events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WotC Tests the Consumer Price Threshold
May 28, 2020
The lead designer for Magic: The Gathering offers some insights into Wizards of the Coast's strategy as it tests the consumer price threshold.
Cavalcade Summer Releases Begs the Question 'When Does WotC Wallet Fatigue Set in?'
May 26, 2020
Wizards of the Coast unveiled five new Secret Lair Drop Series sets, for Magic: The Gathering, to be offered via direct sale starting the week of June 1.
Column by Scott Thorne
May 26, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne looks at support programs for game stores by publishers.
New Reprint Set Headed to Retail; Images of Card Revealed!
May 21, 2020
Wizards of the Coast unveiled Double Masters, a new reprint set for Magic: The Gathering, for trade release on August 7.
Key March Decisions: Shutting Down and Delaying Payments
May 21, 2020
We ask about key decisions made at the end of March: to shut down most functions at Diamond and Alliance, and to delay payments to vendors.
'Mechagodzilla, Battle Fortress,' 'Reliquary Tower'
May 18, 2020
Wizards of the Coast is providing game stores with special free giveaways to reward customers, including a Hangarback Walker with the Mechagodzilla treatment, a Reliquary Tower, and a limited print.
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
May 18, 2020
Wizards of the Coast announced that it will delay the release of Secret Lair: Ultimate Edition, for Magic: The Gathering.
'Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths' Cards Were Too Powerful for Some Eternal Formats
May 18, 2020
Wizards of the Coast updated its Magic: The Gathering Banned and Restricted Lists today by banning cards from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, which had just been officially released on May 15, 2020.
Column by Scott Thorne
May 18, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne passes on a suggestion for Wizards of the Coast on handling prerelease weekend for Magic: The Gathering, shares news on weekend sales, and offers thoughts on private equity and retailer bankruptcies.
