
Wizards of the Coast and Sony Online Entertainment are collaborating on
Magic: The Gathering - Tactics a 3D online tactical strategy game for PC and the PS3. The game is set in the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse, though the gameplay will be different from the card game. From the press release:
"The growing Magic: The Gathering community has an insatiable desire for great strategic game experiences. Sony Online Entertainment is the perfect partner to transform the best of Magic's story, strategy and competitive play into a fantastic 'Tactics' game experience for current and new Magic fans," said Greg Leeds, president, Wizards of the Coast.
Magic: The Gathering - Tactics will allow players to command forces of dramatic 3D figures and powerful spell cards pulled from the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse. Players can participate in single player scenarios or jump right into PVP action against other players worldwide, 24 hours per day. Magic: The Gathering - Tactics is expected to feature regular content expansions, a robust tournament environment, an achievement and rankings program, and original stories of the Planeswalkers of Magic: The Gathering.
Though I had a Magic: The Gathering deck, the Wizards of the Coast developed Pokemon TCG is more my game. First edition sealed Ancient Mew! Wizards certainly knows how to make a balanced and fun TCG, and I'm excited to see how the Magic gameplay translates to a tactical game. Keep an eye on the
official website for information on how to sign up for a beta account.
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