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Airdate - 2/26/20
First Pick
Too Many Products?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c-mAYsM2w0
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10222266903081098&id=1221332328
https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/190948674798/product-fatigue-in-magic-is-real-its-important
https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/190954092013/regarding-product-fatigue-as-a-player-i-love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRfEffM9G8Y
Products Roundup 2020:
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/f88m7m/known_product_list_2020/
Gather the Townsfolk
Secret Lair Roundup
International Women’s Day:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-secret-lair-drop-series-international-womens-day-2020-02-25
https://twitter.com/elioftheveil/status/1232360125299613697?s=21
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1232343482796085249
Diverting Money From LGSs:
https://twitter.com/MissouriMTG/status/1232344934495195136?s=19
Shipping Date Confusion:
https://twitter.com/alexisjanson/status/1232485841651421184?s=21
Players Tour Format Schedule for 2020:
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1230890964543102976
LSV Will Miss Draft:
https://twitter.com/lsv/status/1230895730623238148?s=20
PT Houston, Release Day:
https://twitter.com/AutumnLilyMTG/status/1230909554415865857?s=20
https://magic.gg/events/players-tour-finals-houston-series-1
https://twitter.com/abaeckst/status/1230943533512527872
https://twitter.com/OndrejStrasky/status/1231112701935407104
Prize Pools, America vs. EU:
https://twitter.com/cambo211/status/1230901649037721601
Ikoria Boosters Have Box Toppers:
https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/ikoria-draft-booster-boxes-have-box-toppers
Command Zone Power Guide:
https://twitter.com/ChannelFireball/status/1232002512896565248
https://twitter.com/AndrewMagrini/status/1232007614625730562?s=19
Legacy is Dead, Long Live Legacy:
https://twitter.com/missourimtg/status/1230923896582479874?s=21
Spellslingers:
https://twitter.com/tolariancollege/status/1231019670708183041?s=21
Magic: Legends Preview Demo:
https://twitter.com/beamagiclegend/status/1230628331105771520?s=21
PVDDR Makes Brazilian News:
https://twitter.com/bazardebagda/status/1230263883308425222
MaRo’s Unsanctioned Article (Confirms Mutate in Ikoria):
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/un-boxing-part-3-2020-02-24
LRR’s Pride Shirt:
https://twitter.com/loadingreadyrun/status/1232777413018312704
Hunter Burton Memorial Open:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/680049125303386112/4081e180db963f6a6196b38c791cf56b.png
Serra Angel and Hurloon Minotaur Concept Art:
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/f7h9jr/serra_angel_and_hurloon_minotaur_concept_art/
Desperate Ravings
DreamHack:
Viewership:
https://twitter.com/SaffronOlive/status/1231006783575072769
Top 4:
https://twitter.com/MartinJuza/status/1231688575617388544?s=20
The Accident:
https://twitter.com/nalkpas/status/1231692108785799168
Aaron Gertler’s Tournament Report:
https://twitter.com/AaronGertler/status/1232079533890686976
Pioneer Weekend:
https://twitter.com/tolariancollege/status/1231006783344263168?s=21
https://twitter.com/crew3podcast/status/1231006209907601408?s=21
https://wpn.wizards.com/en/event/magic-weekend-pioneer
World’s Smallest Magic Decks:
https://twitter.com/theMMcast/status/1231712182045478912?s=19
The Double-Win:
https://twitter.com/xSKYZx/status/1231617926131666945
New Creator Program:
https://blog.cardsphere.com/welcome-to-the-new-creator-program/
Growing on Twitch:
https://medium.com/@pkmncast/growing-on-twitch-becoming-a-full-time-streamer-8c0c16ead13e
Splash Damage
Hasbro Bringing Back LCD Handheld Games:
https://gizmodo.com/hasbro-is-bringing-back-tiger-electronics-handheld-lcd-1841794271
The Finisher
This week, Simone Lim became the 2020 Pokemon Oceana International Juniors champion. This would be an incredible feat for anyone competing in the event, but even more so because Simone is just 7 years old! Clearly cut from the same cloth as our buddy Rhino ake MTG Youngmage, Dana Fischer, and Reid Duke, who himself began playing Magic when he was just 5. But Magic and Pokemon aren’t the final frontier. So tell me: where will tiny tots tower toward top tournament trophies tomorrow?
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Airdate - 2/19/20
First Pick
World Championship XXVI Roundup
Hype Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE96Koxyc6M
Bracket Challenge:
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1227336511332536322?s=19
Prizes Are in Paper:
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1227426828232511491?s=19
Marcio Carvalho’s Swag Bag:
https://twitter.com/KbolMagic/status/1227477610009186304
Also Broadcast in Spanish:
https://twitter.com/Esportmaniacos/status/1227608296808255489
Decklists:
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1227751741573287936?s=19
Trophy:
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1227699509024739328?s=20
Only Four Nissas in Whole Event:
https://twitter.com/OndrejStrasky/status/1227827355638353922
Bio of Márcio Carvalho:
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1228092600172761088
Mengucci’s Game Loss:
https://twitter.com/mengu09/status/1228120504357122048?s=21
https://twitter.com/mengu09/status/1228419618902953984?s=21
Analyst Desk:
https://twitter.com/theBiscuitJesus/status/1228193492880392193
https://twitter.com/bmkibler/status/1228387589633101824
Reddit Thread:
https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/f3i4rm/magic_world_championship_xxvi_begins_tomorrow_16/
Teaching People About Draft:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/677954338324480031/Screenshot_2020-02-14_at_19.08.08.png
Results Known Before Matches Streamed:
https://twitter.com/bazardebagda/status/1228407870875672576
Draft Coverage Format:
https://twitter.com/jpball5/status/1228398048855908353
Critiques on Tournament Structure:
https://twitter.com/smdster/status/1228581787892318208?s=21
https://twitter.com/armlx/status/1228728876148383745?s=21
https://twitter.com/efropoker/status/1228746090423259136
https://twitter.com/rbuehler/status/1228759848197611520
https://twitter.com/AutumnLilyMTG/status/1228752551237079041
PVDDR Wins:
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1229244801591042049?s=20
https://twitter.com/magicesports/status/1229247343519600641?s=21
Arena Works for High-Level Tournaments:
https://twitter.com/meddlingmage/status/1229258487533834243
https://twitter.com/BenS_MTG/status/1229518323064463361
Matt Sperling on Coverage:
https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/articles/reviewing-the-coverage-of-the-magic-the-gathering-world-championship-2020/
PVDDR’s Family Meets Him At Airport:
https://twitter.com/PVDDR/status/1230217912327299073?s=20
Gather the Townsfolk
Secret Lair Roundup
Secret Lair Arena Sleeves are Not Exclusive:
https://twitter.com/merchant_mtg/status/1227267388388847618?s=21
Secret Lair: Theros Stargazing:
https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1228072545640833025?s=20
https://magic.gg/news/secret-lair-theros-stargazing-art-from-magic-world-championship-xxvi
Jeremy on Secret Lair and LGSs:
https://twitter.com/missourimtg/status/1228400991835500545?s=21
Different Cards for Same Gods Have Similar Constellations:
https://twitter.com/ancoveredmochi/status/1228637698027470848?s=12
Delivery to UK:
https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/f4htk3/secret_lair_uk_delivery_the_finale/
Challenger Decks 2020:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/challenger-decks-2020-02-15
https://twitter.com/SaffronOlive/status/1228859656841433089?s=20
Arena Coming to Mobile:
https://twitter.com/HipstersMTG/status/1227229848306954247?s=19
Reminder That B&R Updates Are Not Fixed to Calendar but Will be Announced:
https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1226975908650790918?s=20
Pioneer No Longer Weekly:
https://twitter.com/mtgaaron/status/1229462110289088514?s=20
TOs and Players Who “Forget” DCI Numbers (Banned list hidden):
https://twitter.com/maxplaysmtg/status/1229056286190456837?s=21
Sam Black Joins WotC:
https://twitter.com/samuelhblack/status/1227281390837915648?s=21
https://twitter.com/samuelhblack/status/1227295978459455489?s=21
https://twitter.com/samuelhblack/status/1227297071063093250?s=21
War of the Spark Art Book:
https://twitter.com/VIZMedia/status/1228379535869083654
New Event Reporter:
https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/get-ready-new-event-reporter-two-steps
https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/first-look-new-tournament-software
Pascal Maynard Retires:
https://twitter.com/pascalmaynard/status/1227097825915416576?
Magali Focusing on Art:
https://twitter.com/Cathaoir1/status/1229781211939254275?s=09
Desperate Ravings
Home A-Loan:
https://twitter.com/magemarket/status/1230162626874761216?s=19
https://twitter.com/JonLoucks/status/1230186328941162496?s=19
https://twitter.com/chasandres/status/1230181904055332866?s=20
https://twitter.com/TheManaSource/status/1230190917409222660?s=20
https://twitter.com/SaffronOlive/status/1230185483818414081?s=20
https://twitter.com/em_teegee/status/1230186285744025600?s=21
https://twitter.com/dynamonestico/status/1230236700468809732?s=21
There’s the Backpedal:
https://twitter.com/Peer_Rich/status/1230246640079994883?s=19
Thoralf’s Dream Trawler:
https://twitter.com/ToffelMTG/status/1228852472766066688
https://twitter.com/StarCityBen/status/1229519284193415173
https://twitter.com/toffelmtg/status/1229102539410247680?s=21
https://esertalks.home.blog/2020/02/18/unsporting-conduct-at-tournaments/
MaRo on Eventual Commander Changes:
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/f0s9uy/mark_roswater_on_potential_commander_changes_from/
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/f0s9uy/comment/fgxghlh
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/f0s9uy/comment/fgxlcj4
Some Store Mystery Boosters Hit Ebay:
https://twitter.com/charlytraarbach/status/1228068028232982532?s=21
Where Are the CommandFests?:
https://twitter.com/tolariancollege/status/1230239243517087744?s=21
Ropers on Arena Getting Penalties:
https://forums.mtgarena.com/forums/threads/63451
MTGO Is a Quality Program:
https://twitter.com/xJCloud/status/1229158711123435521?s=20
https://twitter.com/xJCloud/status/1229173245355663360?s=20
https://twitter.com/MagicOnline/status/1229182349528596481?s=20
Karsten Leashed:
https://twitter.com/karsten_frank/status/1226924153267052544?s=21
https://twitter.com/karsten_frank/status/1226925000218693632
Will Jonathan, Sports Psychologist(?):
https://twitter.com/CorriganAbe/status/1230255368686776321
Splash Damage
Documentary Coming from The Toys That Made Us:
https://twitter.com/polygon/status/1228424168217153536?s=21
The Finisher
Last weekend, Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa completed his trifecta of trophies: now the 2020 Magic World Champion, PV added that achievement to his shelf alongside his 2 Pro Tour championships from 2010 and 2017 and his 2 Nationals titles from 2006 and 2009. This has once again brought up the discussion of who the Greatest of All Time is: Kai, Jon, Luis, Nassif... or Paulo. So tell me: who is your all time MTG GOAT?
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Airdate - 2/5/20
First Pick
PT Brussels Roundup
Day 1 Pioneer Metagame:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/ptbrussels2020/players-tour-brussels-day-1-pioneer-metagame-2020-01-31
Top 8 Decklists:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/ptbrussels2020/top-8-decklists-players-tour-brussels-2020-02-01
PT Nagoya Roundup
Kenta Harane Wins PT Nagoya (With Bonus Fancy Trophy!):
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1224158170865491968?s=20
Where Was the Coverage? And LST T8s:
https://twitter.com/leearson/status/1225015627825311744
Coverage for Two PTs:
https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/ew932e/there_are_two_pts_you_can_watch_this_weekend/fg132m2/
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/672776945238540328/Screenshot_2020-01-31_at_12.13.51.png
Frank Karsten Cuts Back Shared Data:
https://twitter.com/karsten_frank/status/1224236652341665793
Gather the Townsfolk
Evan - Sales of Theros Beyond Death are good
MaRo on Unsanctioned:
https://twitter.com/maro254/status/1223687791365611520?s=20
https://twitter.com/maro254/status/1223697891602001921?s=19
The Year of Autumn:
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1225091695466831872
New MPL Rules on Criticism:
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/ewrwqb/new_mpl_rules_forbid_criticism_of_the_league/
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/672883107996893224/Screenshot_2020-01-31_at_19.16.12.png
Ikoria Key Art:
https://twitter.com/jay13x/status/1222923022622973953?s=19
Box art: https://i.redd.it/zfr9uz32tpe41.jpg
World Championship Survival Guide:
https://www.magic.gg/news/world-championship-xxvi-survival-guide
Archetype Joins WotC for New Game:
https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/30/21115752/wizards-of-the-coast-archetype-entertainment-bioware-new-studio
ManaStrike:
https://manastrike.com/en
Desperate Ravings
Worlds Gear on MTG Pro Shop:
https://mtgproshop.com/?s=worlds&post_type=product&product_cat=0
Grade Yourself:
https://twitter.com/armlx/status/1224413822372458497
https://twitter.com/leemcleo/status/1224393524986220545?s=21
WotC Warns About Coronavirus, Events Cancelled in China:
https://magic.gg/news/travel-precautions-for-players-tour-series-1-events
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1225265307213692928?s=20
Red Zone
Going Infinite
MaRo on Rolling Dice:
https://twitter.com/maro254/status/1224327450483511296?s=21
Splash Damage
Wendy’s Digging for That Foil Thassa:
https://twitter.com/Wendys/status/1224756964170792966?s=19
Kibler Can’t Watch Hearthstone:
https://twitter.com/bmkibler/status/1223713202761957376?s=20
Early Access Events and the Creator Program:
https://twitter.com/MishyFishyWhoo/status/1225227084378730496?s=20
The Finisher
Last night in the United States, President Donald Trump delivered the state of the union address to the nation. In his opening remarks, he said: “The State of our Union is stronger than ever before.” Now, it’s that time for Magic Mics. So if you were to tell the Magic Mics nation the current state of affairs, what is your 2020 State of the Game address?