The Wonders of The First Deep Dive – NFTs, Canceled Kickstarter and AI Art
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The Wonders of The First Deep Dive – NFTs, Canceled Kickstarter and AI Art

About a week ago we covered Wonders of the First, the NFT CCG which is definitely not a NFT game according to the creators. This week the CCG is relaunching on Kickstarter after being removed from the platform for including NFTs in the campaign. We got a huge amount of feedback on the articles covering…

A New Dungeon Adventure Awaits with Battle for Baldur’s Gate – 50th Anniversary Edition
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A New Dungeon Adventure Awaits with Battle for Baldur’s Gate – 50th Anniversary Edition

Wizards of the Coast has announced an new event titled “Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate Draft,” set to take place from May 17–19 at local WPN game stores in the US and Canada. This event is part of the festivities commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons. Participants in this event will explore…

Wonders of The First is Getting Removed From Kickstarter For Offering NFTs
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Wonders of The First is Getting Removed From Kickstarter For Offering NFTs

Following our recent coverage on Wonders of The First, the collectible card game has hit another snag in its already controversial journey. Despite previously securing a spot on Kickstarter as a “Project We Love,” the platform has now threatened to remove the game within 48 hours unless the creators of the project remove it themselves….

Record-Breaking $3 Million Sale for Magic: The Gathering Black Lotus Card
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Record-Breaking $3 Million Sale for Magic: The Gathering Black Lotus Card

A Black Lotus card from Magic: The Gathering, renowned for its rarity and power in the game, has been sold for a record-breaking $3 million. This transaction sets a new high for the most expensive Magic: The Gathering card ever sold. The sale was conducted privately and involved a card graded Pristine 10 by the…

Wizards of the Coast Addresses AI Art Controversy with New FAQ
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Wizards of the Coast Addresses AI Art Controversy with New FAQ

In an attempt to quell the growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in creating artwork for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast has recently published a FAQ outlining their stance and methods for handling allegations of AI-generated art. Over the last two years, Wizards has been at the…

“Wonders of The First” Veiled as CCG is Essentially an NFT Scheme
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“Wonders of The First” Veiled as CCG is Essentially an NFT Scheme

Yesterday we covered “Wonders of the First”, an NFT-based card game that now has gathered over a million dollars from over 1800 backers. In yesterday’s article, we mistakenly wrote that the game was previously an NFT-based game, as the Kickstarter page has little to no information about the fact. Jeff French, the creator of the…

Enemies & Lovers Card Game Based on Folk of the Air Surpasses Kickstarter Goal
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Enemies & Lovers Card Game Based on Folk of the Air Surpasses Kickstarter Goal

The Kickstarter campaign for “Enemies & Lovers,” a card game based on Holly Black’s Folk of the Air series, has significantly surpassed its funding target, reaching $148,248 of the $60,000 goal. The campaign has attracted 1,815 backers with 29 days remaining until its conclusion on May 31. Developed by Holly Black, an author known for…

Hatsune Miku Joins Magic: The Gathering in New Secret Lair Release
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Hatsune Miku Joins Magic: The Gathering in New Secret Lair Release

Wizards of the Coast has recently shared a new addition to their “Secret Lair” collection, featuring virtual singer Hatsune Miku. This release, titled “Secret Lair x Hatsune Miku: Sakura Superstar,” is the first in a series of four planned drops that incorporate elements of Japanese spring, such as cherry blossoms and lightning, into the card…

Plaid Hat Games Reveals New “Storm Goblins” Faction for Summoner Wars Second Edition
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Plaid Hat Games Reveals New “Storm Goblins” Faction for Summoner Wars Second Edition

Plaid Hat Games has released information about the upcoming Storm Goblins faction in their tactical card game, Summoner Wars Second Edition, through two recent blog posts detailing the expansion’s new units and abilities. The initial blog post on April 29 introduced players to the Storm Goblins faction, focusing on two of its units: the Storm…

Former NFT Project “Wonders of The First” Pivots to Physical CCG Amid Pricing and Art Concerns
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Former NFT Project “Wonders of The First” Pivots to Physical CCG Amid Pricing and Art Concerns

Wonders of The First, a new Collectible Card Game (CCG) that has recently debuted on Kickstarter, is drawing significant attention not only for its crowdfunding success but also for the numerous concerns raised by backers and observers alike. Despite achieving a current pledge amount of $846,461, far surpassing its $25,000 goal, the project is mired…