Magic gathering on Xbox Live, PC

By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpotPosted Feb 18, 2008 3:18 pm PT

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.

65 Comments

  • Staryoshi87

    Posted Apr 6, 2008 3:36 pm PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

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

  • SEEDman_X

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 2:51 pm PT

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

  • mullen1200

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:47 am PT

    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 PT

    Neat - a definite Live Arcade purchase for me

  • Doomhound

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:34 am PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

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

  • Kubilius

    Posted Feb 19, 2008 6:02 am PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

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

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