![]() ![]() In Magic, you take on the role of a "Planeswalker"-a powerful mage, capable of traversing the many "planes," or dimensions, of the Multiverse (the fictional universe where the Magic story takes place). Without Magic, the Hearthstones, Pokemons, and Yu-Gi-Ohs! of the world would look a whole lot different, and might not exist at all. The concept-cards of varying rarities, randomly assorted in "booster packs," that can be played with in near-limitless combinations- was revolutionary at the time. When Magic: The Gathering, created by game designer Richard Garfield, was first unveiled at Gen Con in '93, it was an immediate success. With a string of well-received new card sets, the post-COVID return of high-level competitive play, and the release of an incredibly user-friendly new digital client, there has never been a better time to get into MTG. And it's not just still around on the fringes of society it has boomed in popularity in recent years. ![]() This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the original trading card game. Magic: The Gathering is an example of such a game. However, a select few-games like Tetris, Scrabble, and Chess-are so pure and perfected in the fundamentals of their gameplay that they're essentially timeless in their appeal, and have maintained their popularity over the years as a result. Even the most innovative games' popularity will generally dwindle over time, as newer releases build on their predecessors' successes to bring a better, fresher experience to the table. As technology evolves and the scope of knowledge in the world grows, so too do our expectations. ![]() It's not easy for a game to stand the test of time. ![]()
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