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Disney Lorcana just revealed its answer to Magic’s Commander format

  • Lorcana is testing a Commander-inspired multiplayer format.
  • Decks use 60 or more singleton cards and four Coconut copies.
  • Chosen Coconut cards gain special additional abilities.

Disney Lorcana has unveiled Format Coconut, a codename for a new multiplayer format that borrows broad ideas from Magic: The Gathering’s popular Commander mode. Playtesting began at Gen Con 2026, and the format matters because it is designed to offer a more social, expressive way to play Lorcana…

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How to complete FC 26 Favorite: Chip Shot King Ramires objective fast

  • Earn 97-rated Ramires free through the Chip Shot King objectives.
  • Build a squad with overlapping Brazilian, Premier League and FUTTIES players.
  • Complete 30-match assist task and skip the 45-match scoring requirement.

Destructoid explains how FC 26 players can earn a free 97-rated FUTTIES Hero Ramires card by completing the Favourite: Chip Shot King objective set. The suggested approach is designed to minimise the number of matches by completing overlapping squad and gameplay requirements at the same time. - Use…

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As ‘Civilization’ Turns 35, Creator Sid Meier and Firaxis President Look Ahead to a New Ages for 2K Studio’s Franchises

  • “Civilization” nears 35 years as Firaxis celebrates three decades.
  • Firaxis highlights the series’ intergenerational player community.
  • The studio views older and newer “Civ” games as one ecosystem.

“Civilization” is approaching its 35th anniversary, while its developer Firaxis has marked 30 years in business, underlining the unusual longevity of a midsized studio focused on turn-based strategy games. Creator Sid Meier and Firaxis president Heather Hazen say the series’ enduring appeal lies partly in its intergenerational community,…

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World Of Warcraft Is Coming To D&D, And Will Let You Grind Renown Just Like The MMO

  • D&D is officially crossing over with World of Warcraft.
  • The book adds Azeroth factions, classes, dungeons and monsters.
  • Renown rewards bring MMO-style progression to tabletop play.

Dungeons & Dragons will receive an official World of Warcraft crossover sourcebook, bringing Azeroth’s setting, characters and role-playing systems to the tabletop game. The release is notable as D&D’s first Universes Beyond crossover, a branding approach already used for licensed Magic: The Gathering products. It aims to let…

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The 10 most expensive League of Legends cards in Riftbound Vendetta

  • Rare Vendetta variants command high early prices.
  • Kayle currently leads the listed cards at $160.
  • Prices may change significantly after launch.

Riftbound Vendetta’s early secondary-market prices highlight the collectible appeal of rare alternative-art League of Legends cards, particularly overnumbered versions. Values are expected to fluctuate after the set launches, but the cards listed are currently regarded as major chase pulls. - Kai’Sa – Survivor (Crystal Rose alternative art): about…

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I’m glad Spider-Man: Brand New Day doesn’t completely undo the No Way Home ending

  • Brand New Day seems to retain Peter Parker’s isolation after No Way Home.
  • MJ and Ned may not regain their memories.
  • The film could focus on Peter rebuilding connections.

GamesRadar argues that Spider-Man: Brand New Day appears to preserve the emotional consequences of Spider-Man: No Way Home rather than simply restoring Peter Parker’s old life. This matters because No Way Home ended with everyone forgetting Peter’s identity, leaving him isolated after Aunt May’s death; keeping that loss…

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Nintendo designed the DS and Wii to normalize “being a gamer” says Shigeru Miyamoto: “We don’t say ‘book readers and non-book readers'”

  • Miyamoto says DS and Wii aimed to normalise gaming.
  • Nintendo sought to reach beyond established players.
  • He compared gaming’s acceptance to reading.

Shigeru Miyamoto said Nintendo designed the DS and Wii to make video games feel like an ordinary activity, rather than something that divided people into “gamers” and “non-gamers”. He compared gaming with reading, arguing that people are not usually categorised as book readers or non-book readers; the aim…

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The Odyssey release saw Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey player engagement jump 90%, analyst says Ubisoft can thank Christopher Nolan for its best week in years

  • The film release reportedly lifted Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey engagement by 90%.
  • An analyst links Ubisoft’s strong week to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
  • Shared ancient Greek themes appear to have driven renewed interest.

The cinema release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey appears to have renewed interest in Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, with player engagement reportedly rising by 90%. The increase matters because it gave Ubisoft one of its strongest weeks in years, illustrating how a major film release can boost attention…

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Unsurprisingly, It’s PlayStation, Not You, Benefiting From Tariff Refunds

  • Sony expects ¥80 billion in tariff refunds.
  • Most of the refund is expected to go to PlayStation.
  • Customers are suing over alleged double recovery.

Sony expects to receive about ¥80 billion in refunds for US tariffs that were later ruled unlawful, with most of that money expected to benefit its PlayStation business. The development matters because PlayStation customers who faced console price rises are unlikely to receive a corresponding refund, while Sony’s…

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Best players for FC 26 Wind-Up Merchant Evolution

  • A costly CDM evolution offers major endgame upgrades.
  • Eligibility is limited to cards rated 96 overall or below.
  • Valverde, Touré, Putellas and Vieira are recommended.

FC 26’s Wind-Up Merchant Evolution lets players spend 175,000 coins to substantially upgrade an eligible defensive midfielder card. It matters because the five-stage upgrade can turn already strong endgame cards into highly versatile midfielders, adding major stat boosts, a four-star weak foot and several valuable PlayStyles. Eligible cards…

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