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The 10 Best Magic: The Gathering Packs Currently Being Sold
Magic: The Gathering, as many who play the game already know, is one of the longest founded trading card games in the history of portable games, even older than the 20 years of Pokémon. Although less popular than Pokémon, Magic has had considerable success, selling over two billion cards in its first five years and just recently boasting well over 20 billion cards printed during an eight-year height of popularity between 2008-2016. It seems that, more and more, social gamers are coming together to build on a classic, whether it be at home around the kitchen table or by way of tournament series' throughout the country, battling each other for bragging rights, cash prizes, or even small-scale scholarships. There is something to be admired about Magic: The Gathering for role-playing game enthusiasts and collectibles alike, and if you have been hearing a lot about Magic and are thinking about stepping into this world of expansive, strategic battles, here is a comprehensive list of the best Magic: The Gathering packs currently being sold on the market today.
By Ryan Whitaker8 years ago in Gamers
'Magical Warrior Diamond Heart' Review
People always say something or someone is a “diamond in the rough,” but what kind of image comes to mind when you hear that? Do you imagine a diamond, the kind you see in the store on rings or necklaces, stuck in a cave wall and they just need a little cleaning before being set on gold? In reality, diamonds and all gems start out as these huge hunks of rocks that you would never guess that people would want. It is only after they get cut into all those hearts and squares all shined up do the gems have any value. So, the phrase “diamond in the rough” really means the start of a gem that needs a little time and effort to really shine. One diamond in the rough I found is a visual novel called Magical Warrior Diamond Heart, but to be honest, it is already shining pretty well.
By Kasey Szamatulski8 years ago in Gamers
Kingdom Hearts II: An Unabashed Praise
No matter how hard I try to stay away, I always find myself coming back to Square Enix’s crossover masterpiece, Kingdom Hearts II. Ever since the initial release, something about the game had always stuck with me, and I didn’t even finish it when I got it on launch day. It was not until Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days was released on the Nintendo DS in 2009 that I found myself getting back into the series and eventually beating II when revisiting it. It was during this playthrough towards the end of 2009 that I truly felt entranced by this series, however II was the most fun I had through all of it. Because of my newfound infatuation with the series, in the subsequent years to come I had found myself saving up for the various systems the handheld games were being released on. Hundreds and hundreds of dollars and gameplay hours later, I still side with II as the absolute best in the series, in my opinion.
By Kevin Resnick8 years ago in Gamers
Fortnite: 6 Reasons Why It Is Still so Popular
There are many reasons why the new blockbuster hit game “Fortnite” has been so successful as of late. With the 1st birthday of Fortnite being celebrated in game right now soon after the release of the new 5th season of the game, the game seems just as fresh as ever. The servers have remained just as full if not more full as when the game began to pick up traction. Listed below are my top six reasons why Fortnite has achieved success in the long term with a very plentiful future still ahead.
By Charles Quinn8 years ago in Gamers
Best Gaming Mice in 2018
There are those who play video games and there are those who are gamers. For the latter, finding all the right accessories from keyboards for gaming to headsets can seem like a daunting task. Add on the mission of choosing the optimal gaming mouse with a high DPI, that works well wirelessly or wired, has thumb buttons, is good for left-handers, is comfortable for long game-playing and looks really cool even when you’re not using it… the struggle is real. Fortunately for you, we’ve got the scoop on the best of the best gaming mice, from the budget-friendly models to the super high-end ones with all the buttons and scrolls a true gamer could hope for while playing the greatest PC games.
By George Herman8 years ago in Gamers
Best Gaming Monitors for the Ultimate Gamers
Every gamer knows that their gaming experience can be drastically dependent on the type of monitor they have. A screen's viewing angle, input lag, refresh rate, overall size, and even frame thickness can impact a gamer mid-game.
By Kioko Leonia8 years ago in Gamers
A Game That Anybody Can, and Everybody Should Play
***THIS REVIEW IS SPOILER FREE*** Finding new games to play is always a struggle. I was never a lineup-at-the-theater to watch a movie type of guy (unless maybe Star Wars); I was more of a wait until it comes out on DVD for rent kind of guy. In that sense, with Steam prices for "new" games like CoD:WWII and Monster Hunter going into the high 50s and 60s, I like to take a look back at what games that I've missed that I can grab at feasible prices. Released for PC in February 2016, Firewatch pulls a decent price of 19.99 USD on Steam (in Canada it costs 21.99 CAD, which means given the current currency exchange rate, it's about $3.2 USD cheaper to buy it in Canada).
By Markus McWinston8 years ago in Gamers
The Best Keyboards for Gaming
Whether it's first-person shooters or city builders, City Skylines or Counter-Strike, a good keyboard can mean a hot fresh chicken royale or simply game over. There are more and more keyboards on the market than ever before. But what makes a keyboard special? What keyboards can give us that sweet sweet victory royale?
By Matthew Madden8 years ago in Gamers
