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Magic gathering on Xbox Live, PC

Wizards of the Coast confirms two new titles based on its collectible card game currently in development.

Wizards of the Coast is summoning a pair of new digital adaptations of its long-standing Magic: The Gathering collectible card game brand. The Hasbro subsidiary today announced that it would be bringing games based on the franchise to Xbox Live Arcade and the PC.

Details were virtually nonexistent, but one of the games is being developed by Stainless Games and will appear on Live Arcade and the PC. The UK-based Stainless was the studio behind the controversial Carmageddon, but has more recently trafficked in lighter fare, such as Atari Classic on the PlayStation Portable and the Xbox Live Arcade versions of Crystal Quest, Tempest, and Missile Command.

The other Magic project will be made for the PC and Mac, with Mind Control Software set to develop. The California-based studio is known for its PlayStation Portable strategy game Field Commander, as well as the downloadable PC casual strategy game Osiris.

64 Comments

  • Staryoshi87

    Posted Apr 6, 2008 3:36 pm GMT

    I've been hankering for some Magic action for a while now but I don't play and nobody I know plays anymore... I'd definitely pick it up on either platform.

  • jameeler91

    Posted Mar 23, 2008 9:29 am GMT

    I disagree mullen. i thought battlegrounds was pretty good, mainly cause i was just bored of paper and i wanted the real thing. But hey that's just IMO

  • Donners22

    Posted Feb 20, 2008 7:09 pm GMT

    I'd be hoping for a game with at least some single player elements, like the 1997 version. That has a terrific tournament feature, even with sealed decks.

    A multiplayer element is inevitable, but it shouldn't be the only option.

  • mullen1200

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 4:14 pm GMT

    They do with MTGO on pc currently. Same as IRL cards.

  • SEEDman_X

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 2:51 pm GMT

    I hope people do not have to pay ridiculous fees to purchase "virtual cards" online.

  • mullen1200

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:47 am GMT

    Yeah battlegrounds sucked. Ether-something game was really good and well done, even though it failed :/. We REALLY need details about the gameplay..

  • play_old_games

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:47 am GMT

    Neat - a definite Live Arcade purchase for me

  • Doomhound

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:34 am GMT

    to those who want to play magic, i suggest trying magic online or at least the trial, VERY good game.

  • joestierman

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:01 am GMT

    Wow.. Mind Control Software isn't dead yet?!!! Yes!! (They made Silencer which was the best free online game like 10 years ago). Their games are excellent.

  • DonutTrooper

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 9:31 am GMT

    I've gone through my Magic phase. It was fun while it lasted, but I actually cannot see myself playing again. Good luck for all who will enjoy it though.

  • BadSushi

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 8:30 am GMT

    MTG? wow that brings back memories as long as I don't have to pay for cards... I will totally think about getting this game and gettin my "magic on"...

  • Yuck_Too

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 8:10 am GMT

    I will be interested in seeing this. Never played Magic but got into SpellFire instead (like the original art and D&D aspect) so this will be very tempting.

  • Dark_Pheonix01

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 7:18 am GMT

    If this wasn't coming for XBL, I don't think it would do as good as I think it will, because I know I'm definetely getting this.

  • Killer2401

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 7:18 am GMT

    I like trading card games better on a video game system than in real life for two reasons:

    1. Its cheaper
    2. I end up playing more than I would with real cards

    So this is good news for me.

  • AncientDozer

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 6:08 am GMT

    So long as you don't have to BUY each card I'll be happy.

  • Kubilius

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 6:02 am GMT

    Played MTG Online (cards only, not the action) and offline versions for a long time and so far the PC adaptation of kinda-action, kinda card-collecting games were horrible. Not sure what can bring back trust in such possibilities.

  • willi76mt

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 5:28 am GMT

    Xbox Live could definitely use some more board/card games. I have a blast playing Settlers of Catan, although finding people to play with is a problem (and the fact that about half the players will leave before the game ends if they are losing). I don't know much about Magic, but considering Wizards of the Coasts makes most of its sales for that game in selling cards, my bet is the digital version won't be any different (i.e. You will keep needing to fork over money to buy new cards.)

  • lamprey263

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 4:32 am GMT

    well, this will be interesting to try, some friends got me hooked on the card game years ago, though I'm glad I always got to play with their cards 'cause I sure as hell wasn't going to put the money down for them; though, paying $5 or $10 for the XBLA might sound worth it... unless you have to buy those booster packs or whatever they're called on XBL for like several dollars, every so often (jeez, I bet people would do that too)

  • TruestRose

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 2:45 am GMT

    can they hurry up with an MMORPG that lets players do the same things as most in novel/storyline planeswalkers? take them to all the planes... what about a game that just follows Urzas life? something cool like that and i'd bother to play

  • Axe_336

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 1:57 am GMT

    As long as its better than that one they made for Xbox, so dissapointing...

  • brain20035

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 1:33 am GMT

    not interested...

  • mastertimx

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 12:38 am GMT

    i would also agree with the people who stated the eye of judgement is great. its very fun and i don't think i'll go back to magic after that game.

  • mastertimx

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 12:37 am GMT

    maybe for psp i'll get some of these games, but with my itty bitty 360 hard drive, no thanks.

  • PlasmaBeam44

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 11:41 pm GMT

    I was really into Magic 6 years ago when I was in the 7th grade. I'll pass.

  • ssjdagas

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 11:39 pm GMT

    I was way in to magic one summer, but got bored of it after a few months. A game might be good if they manage to make it like the card game.

  • ColdfireTrilogy

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 11:26 pm GMT

    meh not enough kids today are into magic to make this a strong ideal push but hey, they may prove me wrong =P

  • niels200683

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 10:50 pm GMT

    I don't like WotC...

    they murdered my Star Wars CCG,
    buying the rights and making the inferior Star Wars TCG... they should have stuck with add-ons of the original Decipher game (and not the 'jedi' series... just the original CCG)

    Where we played, magic was for people who couldn't understand SWCCG's rules (which where many, especially in the damage department).

  • diablobasher

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 10:37 pm GMT

    Magic died when Goblin Warcheif cycled out.

  • NeoNavarro

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 10:30 pm GMT

    I used to loves Magic as a kid I played it all the time. This game will bring back memories when I pick it up.

  • FMunro3251

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 10:04 pm GMT

    used to be really into magic the gathering, might pick this up

  • saxdawg00

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 9:57 pm GMT

    Bleh, gimme"The Eye of Judgment" anytime, helluva lot easier to pick up and while not as deep as MTG, it has some serious depth to it.

  • jop360

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 8:42 pm GMT

    YES!!!

  • FrankenLife

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 8:30 pm GMT

    @nemes
    MTG is not simple. Easy to understand...depends on the person. I love the game been playing since The Dark came out. I have seen the rules grow over the years, and many people completely fail to grasp the game. If they printed all the rules with explanations, then it would be an encyclopedia.

  • nemtep

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 7:47 pm GMT

    There is a free program for the PC called Magic workstation and u can get all the cards for free with pictures and everything and play online versus other people. U have all the cards! From alpha to whatever is the latest set.

  • nemes1s3000

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 7:18 pm GMT

    I kinda like MTG (the actual card game) it's simple and easy to understand, and the amount of combos you can make are unlimited, the only thing sucks about the game is that you can only have 4 identical creatures and spells in one deck. It's been so long since I've played the game.

  • Desticato

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 7:13 pm GMT

    Actually, the game MCS made was Oasis, not Osiris. And if you haven't played it and are 1) a fan of strategy games and 2) a fan of quick, play-it-during-your-lunch-break-titles, you're really doing yourself a disservice. It's easily one of the best indie games I've ever played.

  • bacchus2

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 7:12 pm GMT

    I've always thought it would be cool to have an action RPG released every year based on the latest set (as they usually each have their own world and flavour) , but the time differences between the card development and game development would probably make that impossible.

    I think an action RPG is probably the most logical option for a spin-off game. Progress from a nothing character to a Planeswalker.

  • Legendaryscmt

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 6:53 pm GMT

    Hopefully they won't suck like the first MTG game.

  • RaiKageRyu

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 6:35 pm GMT

    360 has magic!

  • GatCloudX

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 5:59 pm GMT

    thats cool damn

  • spaceghost_me

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 5:45 pm GMT

    Hmmm....I do hope the XBLA version is cool...that it to some extent embraces the concept of the card game. Not sure about that though as the statement on the MTG website says that this is an opportunity to tell "fantasy stories" beyond the card game. As for why now? What do you mean now? There have been several games in the past and the online version of the game has being going for some time, and still appears to be going strong. I can't afford it to really play it, since it is priced similarly to the actual card game...but the idea is cool. As for the size limit on XBLA games, the first offering could just have a few sets, while the inevitable "add-on packs" can make the game larger. I mean we are talking about Wizards of the Coast - the masters of the addictive micro-transactions themselves.

  • NAPK1NS

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 5:43 pm GMT

    Awesome. It's a good card game, so this should be awesome.

  • Xphirinon

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 5:43 pm GMT

    sweet

  • Tranceplant

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 5:41 pm GMT

    I'm interested into the XBL arcade version.

  • bjmage16

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 5:22 pm GMT

    I doubt it'll be the card game itself. More like a spinoff or something.

  • -HCMF-

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 5:20 pm GMT

    sounds good

  • kingsalami

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 5:17 pm GMT

    I highly doubt the xbla version will be a card game, considering the 150mb size cap of arcade games. The developers would probably have a very hard time cramming HD visuals of each card and sound/music into such a tight package, not to mention the complex AI needed for single-player.

  • smerlus

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 4:54 pm GMT

    I can't wait to buy a Shivan Dragon for my deck at the bargain price of 4000 Microsoft points

  • wizardps2

    Posted Feb 18, 2008 4:52 pm GMT

    NOoooooooooooooooo!!! i want it on the PS3 i love magic!!

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