Magic The Gathering Cards That Broke The Game And Had To Be Banned

Before we get started on the details, let’s take a look at what makes a card overpowered. In Standard format, cards are rarely banned because, hey, there are a limited number of cards you are allowed to play anyway. But in Commander, Modern, and Vintage, things can get out of hand when using older cards. There are a few things that generally make an overpowered card. The biggest one is mana efficiency....

August 8, 2022 · 15 min · 3076 words · Janice Wischmeier

Magic The Gathering Arena The 5 Best Historic Anthology Cards The 5 Worst

For most of its lifespan, Magic: The Gathering Arena has only featured the Standard format, which uses cards from the most recent sets of the past two years. Given the vast catalog of cards that have been produced since Magic: The Gathering’s inception, this is perhaps understandable as implementing all of them would be an incredibly challenging task. However, the game has recently released two Historic Anthology sets, which include cards from throughout the game’s existence....

August 8, 2022 · 6 min · 1113 words · Micah Kerber

Maid Of Sker Is A Terrifying Horror Game Inspired By Welsh Folklore

It seems like the survival horror genre has never been more popular in the world of gaming than it is right now. Over the past couple of days, players have seen many new horror titles, like Resident Evil 8 or Outlast Trials, announced for the upcoming generation of gaming. With so much competition in the space, developers really have to come up with concepts that make new ideas stand out from the pack....

August 8, 2022 · 2 min · 398 words · David Collins

Mandy Director Opens Up About Bizarre Next Film And Love For Buckaroo Banzai

Although the Nicolas Cage-led Mandy was critically acclaimed and became an instant cult classic back in 2018, it’s been a while since we’ve heard from the movie’s Italian-born director, Panos Cosmatos. If you consider yourself part of his rapidly-increasing fan base and have been eagerly awaiting his next joint, we have good news: not only is his installment of Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities on Netflix a stone cold banger, we can also reveal he’s busy working on his next TWO feature films, the first of which sounds like another wild trip....

August 8, 2022 · 3 min · 518 words · Pedro Mak

Mario Kart Tour Trick Tour Now Live Introduces Builder Mario

Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo’s latest Mario Kart iteration on mobile devices, will be debuting its latest tour in the form of the Trick Tour, which a trailer just dropped for. The Trick Tour contains a number of new features and items for Gold Pass subscribers and non-subscribers alike. According to Pocket Gamer, the Trick Tour brings with it new karts, including the Landship Kart for both subscribers and non-subscribers. Meanwhile, the Gold Pass Tour gifts include the White Royale Kart and Gold Train Kart....

August 8, 2022 · 2 min · 366 words · Maria Carathers

Marvel Is Interested In A Super Smash Bros Ultimate Crossover But It S Up To Nintendo

The chances of an Avenger appearing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are a lot better than anyone may have realized, as a representative of Marvel has said that anything is possible in regards to a Marvel hero or villain appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series. Bill Rosemann, the vice president and creative director of Marvel Games, recently appeared on Game Informer’s GI Show, where he talked about Marvel’s relationship with Nintendo....

August 8, 2022 · 2 min · 386 words · Charlene Nelson

Marvel S Avengers House Call Collectibles Guide

Kamala and Bruce have finally tracked down Tony Stark to his mansion in Marvel’s Avengers House Call mission. If you were thinking there’d be a lot of loot and collectibles to find in and around Iron Man’s house, you’d be right. Here’s a guide so you can grab it all. If you’re going to reassemble the team in Marvel’s Avengers, you’ll need Tony Stark, which is why you and Bruce have made your way to his old mansion in the mission House Call....

August 8, 2022 · 3 min · 577 words · Micheal Bates

Marvel S Wandavision Episode 6 Mcu Easter Eggs And Reference Guide

This article contains WANDAVISION spoilers through episode 6, possibly beyond, and for the wider MCU. It’s Halloween in Westview, and WandaVision is going all out. From the most comics-accurate looks for Scarlet Witch, Vision, Quicksilver, and even Wiccan to an eerie “Wicked Witch of the West” getup for Agnes, this episode isn’t messing around with its pop culture references. Oh yeah, and the whole thing feels faintly like an episode of Malcolm in the Middle, too!...

August 8, 2022 · 11 min · 2237 words · Alice Williams

Mass Effect 10 Funniest Quotes From Joker

In a galaxy filled with Reapers invasions and tiring political situations, you need someone to provide a bit of levity. Throughout Mass Effect’s original trilogy, that man is Jeff ‘Joker’ Moreau. While he didn’t receive his nickname because of his humor, it certainly fits as he is a constant source of sarcastic comments and witty remarks. Without him, the Mass Effect universe would be a lot darker of a place, and the games might no longer be considered Bioware’s best....

August 8, 2022 · 5 min · 1065 words · John Hosking

Mass Effect 5 Things That Don T Make Sense About Saren Arterius 5 That Do

Players assume the role of Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect games. Created by the character, this person was the hero of the Systems Alliance Navy and the first-ever human Spectre as of 2183. Shepard inherits a galaxy in great peril with a rogue Spectre named Saren Arterius threatening to unleash the devastating Reaper fleets and usher in everyone’s doom. But this isn’t the first time Saren has acted like a villain....

August 8, 2022 · 6 min · 1278 words · Palma Lotthammer

Mass Effect 9 Things About The Citadel Council That Don T Make Sense

The Citadel Council in Bioware’s sci-fi RPG, Mass Effect, is a group of three (or four) representatives from the most powerful races in the galaxy. Their official mandate is to “keep the peace,” so much of their time is spent mediating disputes between races, passing judgment when a member race violates council law, and generally acting governmental. Mass Effect had three full games to explore the dealings of these three leaders, and the players have tons of lore to dig through about the Council’s past, present, and future....

August 8, 2022 · 6 min · 1113 words · Ruth Osborn

Mass Effect Andromeda Releases Weapons Training Trailer

Just recently, the developers at BioWare decided to release a fresh trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda that provides fans with a quick run down of the basic elements of the game’s combat system and how certain weapons will work within the title. To be specific, this latest piece of footage discusses the four main types of weapons – that is, pistols, shotguns, assault rifles, and sniper rifles – while also touching on melee attacks, special skills and abilities, and more....

August 8, 2022 · 3 min · 466 words · Cindy Ryland

Mass Effect Remastered Trilogy Allegedly Releasing In October Barring Delays

Since the lukewarm reception to 2017’s Andromeda, the Mass Effect franchise has remained largely dormant. However, some fans are still holding out hope for the elusive Mass Effect Remastered Trilogy. While retailer GAME removed the latest evidence surrounding its existence, one journalist claims that that the Mass Effect Remastered Trilogy does exist, and is coming soon. During the latest episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, co-host and GamesBeat journalist Jeff Grubb claimed that he saw proof of the trilogy remaster’s development....

August 8, 2022 · 3 min · 443 words · Debra Mcintosh

Meet The Team Working On A Final Fantasy 9 Remake You Ll Never Get To Play

“It is no secret that fan projects get shut down all the time,” Dan Eder tells me about Final Fantasy 9: Memoria Project, a fan-driven love letter to the classic JRPG. It isn’t aiming to be a playable remake of the epic adventure though - instead, it’s an aesthetic homage to its timeless world and characters. It’s somewhat anomalous in the world of community creations, but Eder wants to use this distinct identity to craft something truly special, even if many obstacles stand in the way of making it a reality....

August 8, 2022 · 7 min · 1404 words · Angela Kimball

Megan Is Missing And The Endless Allure Of The Taboo

If you put a big red button in front of someone and tell them not to push the button, all that person is going to want to do is push the damn thing. So then to the strange case of Megan is Missing, a low budget exploitation movie shot in 2006, given a limited release in 2011 which is now suddenly trending due to some high profile TikTok users talking about how utterly horrible it is and apparently warning others off with hyperbolic statements such as:...

August 8, 2022 · 5 min · 882 words · Vance Bowie

Microsoft Flight Simulator Review Roundup One Of The Year S Top Rated Games

Ever since Microsoft Flight Simulator was first announced at E3 last year, fans have been going crazy over the company’s insanely realistic take on the simulator genre, with the game allowing players to fly over real locations sourced from Bing Maps. To many, it was the first look at a truly next-generation experience, allowing players to see what crazy technology was being worked on at some of the most ambitious game studios in the world....

August 8, 2022 · 6 min · 1222 words · Joanna Jungling

Microsoft Focused On Vr For Pc Not Xbox One

Following Microsoft’s E3 2017 press conference, many were surprised that it didn’t take time out of the event to present any new virtual reality component for compatibility with the Xbox One. According to Phil Spencer, the head of the tech firm’s Xbox division, one reason why the company didn’t devote a portion of its showcase to such hardware is because it’s currently more focused on virtual reality for Windows PC than Xbox....

August 8, 2022 · 3 min · 485 words · Kellie Taylor

Microsoft May Be Releasing An Xbox Game Pass Family Plan

Players that have managed to secure an Xbox Series S or Series X since their launch last month have likely been enjoying the Xbox Game Pass service. The base model of the monthly subscription gives players access to a wide variety of titles on their Xbox console of choice, with an Ultimate tier that gives players a wealth of additional perks such as playing games remotely via xCloud. And while this offering has been celebrated by many, it seems that Xbox may be working on a plan that will make the proposition even more desirable....

August 8, 2022 · 2 min · 405 words · Joyce Mcgrane

Microsoft Patent Hints At Joy Con Style Controllers

The Nintendo Switch is known for its unique Joy Con controllers that can actually detach from the system. Few have attempted to replicate the features of the Switch or its Joy Con controllers, but a new patent makes it look like Microsoft is throwing its hat in the ring with a similar controller concept. A patent application detailing the plans for this product was recently submitted by Microsoft. The device itself is called a “chargeable device for removable input modules....

August 8, 2022 · 2 min · 347 words · David Carr

Microsoft Says Russian Hackers Have Viewed Its Source Code

Thousands of organizations, including several branches of United States government agencies, were hit with a cyber security breach by suspected Russian hackers. The IT Management software SolarWinds Orion was used to launch the cyber attack, and many US public and private companies utilize the software, including technology and media giant Microsoft. An internal investigation at Microsoft has determined that hackers were able to view Microsoft’s source code, the building blocks and instructions written for applications and computer programs....

August 8, 2022 · 3 min · 451 words · Stanley Albert