games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 


Magic: The Gathering Xbox LIVE Arcade title hitting June 17 photo

A fresh Magic: The Gathering game is releasing on Xbox LIVE Arcade soon.

Earlier today, Wizards of the Coast announced the downloadable title Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers would hit Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE Marketplace on June 17. The launch will accompany two events -- Game with Fame and Game with Developers -- that allow early purchasers to play the game against the studio responsible for the title as well as Magic: The Gathering (card game) champions.

Duels of the Planeswalkers was originally announced August 28 last year and it will be the first official Magic: The Gathering game since the release of Magic: The Gathering -- Battlegrounds in 2003.

According to the Duels of the Planeswalkers official Web site, the game will feature eight “unique” player decks, single and multiplayer campaigns, and ranked cooperative play.

As an added bonus, anyone who buys the game can redeem a code for an exclusive Magic: The Gathering card called the Garruk Wildspeaker Planeswalker.

The first screenshots of the game are available in the gallery below. Judging purely from the images, it appears as if Duels of the Planeswalkers is a digital version of the tabletop game -- not a bad option if you’re tired of buying cards or hanging out at the creepy shops that sell them.


LAUNCH GALLERY (3 IMAGES)
Photo Photo Photo
 

Continue: More Xbox Live Arcade stories





prev next

35 comments | showing # 1 to 35

Daxelman's Avatar
Daxelman at 06/04/2009 18:38
Nicol Bolas is going to be such a cheap bastard in that game...
Josh Tolentino's Avatar
Josh Tolentino at 06/04/2009 18:42
And if you currently own physical Magic cards, you can scan them once Natal launches and they'll animate the monsters on-screen while you pla--

Oh wait.
ChronosWing's Avatar
ChronosWing at 06/04/2009 18:45
@Unangbangkay

Except this doesn't require me to purchase cards in order to play, even though you could just print the cards out for Eye of Judgement. It would be nice though, I have a bustling collection of over 3000 cards I wouldn't mind scanning in some of my killer decks but oh well this will suffice, pain in the ass to get anyone to play MTG anyways.
Arttemis's Avatar
Arttemis at 06/04/2009 18:46
I can't help but think of this as a DLC money sink for new cards. Without the ability to create my own decks, this seems far less appealing to me - but conversely, I wouldn't want to pay for access to an entire set, nor would I want to continuously face other players who play whatever cards are determined to be the best in each set... So I guess this is likely to be the best solution.

Consider me interested!
Dragonzigg's Avatar
Dragonzigg at 06/04/2009 18:53
I'm intrigued, since finding someone to play against IRL is difficult, especially in the UK, but I'd be disappointed if you're limited to premade decks. Half the strategy in the game is about good deck construction.

@Arttemis Because real MTG isn't a money sink at all :-P
bunnymud's Avatar
bunnymud at 06/04/2009 18:58
I haven't played in YEARS!!

Sold all of my cards

I will be getting this and I will be losing many many times
Eficent's Avatar
Eficent at 06/04/2009 19:03
If it's just using premade decks then it can just suck a fat one. Hell most the fun I have in the game is building a deck and seeing my well formed strategy for the deck unfold and DOMINATE...well sometimes at least. Doesn't interest me that much cause I have a good many friends I see every week that still play magic and we can just pick up and play any old time. Still nice to see it being introduced to a new audience. Without a doubt some of the most fun I've ever had playing a game.
NihonTiger90's Avatar
NihonTiger90 at 06/04/2009 19:07
I haven't played Magic in years. Might demo this just for the hell of it.
JLanphear's Avatar
JLanphear at 06/04/2009 19:08
I haven't played Magic in ages. Perhaps now would be a good time to start back up. . .

Will there be booster packs and cool shit? Because if I can't rock Volrath The Fallen this game has already failed my test.
thebojangles's Avatar
thebojangles at 06/04/2009 19:23
I know it's totally nerdlike, but I can't wait.
Arttemis's Avatar
Arttemis at 06/04/2009 19:29
@Dragonzingg: I never implied that the physical cards weren't money sinks...

However, if this game consists only of pre-made decks, then this would actually turn out to be far less of a money sink than any other form of the game. That's actually something I could enjoy, since I think being able to play the cards you're given is just as important as making your own decks.
t0pc0w's Avatar
t0pc0w at 06/04/2009 20:05
I'm actually excited about this. I wonder what the pricing will be like.
Qraze's Avatar
Qraze at 06/04/2009 20:16
i want a 360 now. but still don't beat a game with your own cards and an opponent across the table.
Chronic Logic's Avatar
Chronic Logic at 06/04/2009 20:58
I played Magic like a decade ago, never going back to that game or any collectable card game, EVAR.

As for the game itself, as long as the game provides you with every card available instead of making you buy random crappy booster packs, it might be a very great game to play, no longer will you have to visit your local hobby shop to play games with the local nerds.
Zeno's Avatar
Zeno at 06/04/2009 21:01
I'll probably pick it up. Even with premade decks, I'm sure if the game is popular enough that we can expect more decks down the line.
Jawmuncher's Avatar
Jawmuncher at 06/04/2009 21:06
Awesome I have been waiting for this a while now.
I love playing magic with my friends but im not social enough to go to the gameshop and play with people there so having it online will be great.


Now what ever happended to south park?
JerinsFury's Avatar
JerinsFury at 06/04/2009 21:25
Day one buy for me. I used to play all the time, until I sold my cards a few years back.
lyfeforce's Avatar
lyfeforce at 06/04/2009 21:35
I haven't played MtG since college. Good thing too, because otherwise I'd have been so broke. I'm looking forward to this because I'll be able to get back into things without putting out a whole bunch of money, but I have to say I'm surprised that Wizards of the Coast haven't gone whole hog and made their regular online version of Magic available on the consoles yet.
Unique78's Avatar
Unique78 at 06/04/2009 21:43
Just so you are all aware, you can customize your own deck.. just not right away. You start off with a "starter deck" and you unlock cards through single player/coop campaign.

Then you can bring your customized deck to fight people online

hope to see you all online :)
Count Grishnack's Avatar
Count Grishnack at 06/04/2009 22:20
If this is deep at all, I am in.
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 06/04/2009 23:02
FINALLY.

I hope the deck customization is significant, as building decks has always been my favorite part of the game. Regardless, I'm excited to play... assuming this isn't $20.
Furyfire's Avatar
Furyfire at 06/04/2009 23:11
I still play.. been playing since the card game started over a decade ago...

...and I still suck!
manasteel88's Avatar
manasteel88 at 06/05/2009 00:11
this game looks amazing...but 8 decks to futz around with does not impress. I know DLC will be huge with this, but I'm wondering how that will affect the gameplay for people who don't purchase it.
Matthew Razak's Avatar
Matthew Razak at 06/05/2009 00:34
I use to play Magic, but got out of it when it got too serious and having played this it's a blast for anyone who just wnats to jump in and ahve some fun.
ChronosWing's Avatar
ChronosWing at 06/05/2009 01:57
@Qraze

You still owe me a game of magic over ps3 cam chat. ;P
Midgetsnowman's Avatar
Midgetsnowman at 06/05/2009 06:17
@Chronic Logic : its okay, we nerds wouldnt want your rep ruined by hanging around freaks like us :P
Pic0o's Avatar
Pic0o at 06/05/2009 07:32
This would be interesting if it went without the microtransactions for new cards. I highly doubt it would make that awesome jump, but it would be nice.

Culdcept Saga did it right. Let me play a game for a ridiculous amount of time for cards, not throw money @ you. I don't know many people who have culdcept saga, but those who do, love it.

A friend and I were talking about an old Win 98 Magic TG game he had that was fun, and didn't have micro-trans-rape going on.
foxhound421's Avatar
foxhound421 at 06/05/2009 08:21
i hope this game has a robust tutorial for newbs. i tried to get into Magic in the beginning but i was a little too young and impatient to properly learn the rules. i just thought the cards looked cool as hell and even went so far as to invent my own variant (read: bastardization) of the rules just to play with my cousin. anyway, i'd love to give Magic another try without having to buy a bunch of ridiculously priced cards.
Obirano's Avatar
Obirano at 06/05/2009 10:10
my wife was interested in learning to play. Seems like this will be a good way to do that. It would be move if you earned points in game that would let you get boosters.
silmeria's Avatar
silmeria at 06/05/2009 11:19
@JLanphear: He stepped out, he did not step down. =)
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 06/05/2009 13:18
I know at least one person who is excited about this.
KyleGamgee's Avatar
KyleGamgee at 06/05/2009 13:34
Hell yeah I am! I will buy this, first day. I <3 Magic.

Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 06/05/2009 13:35
Yep, that's the person I was thinking of.
tsunamikitsune's Avatar
tsunamikitsune at 06/05/2009 14:45
Price has been announced, it's 800 MSP ($10). A fucking amazing deal if you ask me, especially since Garruk Wildspeaker normally goes for $15-$20.
Imako's Avatar
Imako at 06/06/2009 00:59
I'm sure it's a lot cheaper than IRL...
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos



    Win this!
    Reminder: We're giving away six copies of Magnacarta 2!



    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Mahjongg Artifacts 2 review
    Dragon Age: Origins review
    Lost Winds: The Winter of the Melodias review
    Osmos review
    Space Invaders Extreme 2 review
    Half-Minute Hero review
    JU-ON: The Grudge review
    Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble review
    Thexder Neo review
    Domino Rally review
    more reviews
    PS3's 256-player MAG
    Rooms The Main Building
    Skate 3
    Hudson's bringing back the Bonk
    James Cameron's Avatar
    Bomberman Battlefest
    Calling
    Bad Company 2's multiplayer
    Partying like it's 1959 in BioShock 2's multiplayer
    BioShock 2 through the eyes of Big Daddy
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 49532 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing
    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Jim Sterling: Ten 'classic' games that did not age well





















    More Destructoid Originals



     Popular now more
























    Destructoid's editorial lovefest is:
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief    		 Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Dale North
    News Editor    		 Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor    		 Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Letters to the editors
    tips@destructoid.com
    Associate Editors
    Ashley Davis Jonathan Holmes
    Brad Nicholson Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Chad Concelmo Matthew Razak
    Colette Bennett Tom Fronczak
    Conrad Zimmerman Topher Cantler
    Dyson Samit Sarkar
    Contributors
    Adam Dork
    Ben Perlee
    Daniel Lingen
    Joseph Leray    		 Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Will Maddock
    Stella Wong





     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    		 support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    		 keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online     		seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap     		our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?



    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006