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Card-based Games

News about games involving the use of playing cards as a primary focus, such as collectible card games and card-oriented hobby games

Eye-Level Entertainment’s “E.T.I.”

As a gamer, I’m ashamed to admit that I played only one actual game at Gen Con 2009. Fortunately, that one game was Eye-Level Entertainment’s E.T.I. (which stands for “Estimated Time to Invasion”).
E.T.I. is a science-fictioned themed card/board game in which players attempt to defend against an alien invasion. Players don’t know when the invasion [...]

Impressions of Infernal Contraptions by Privateer Press

If you’ve read this site for any period of time, you’ve probably heard me talk about how cool I think Privateer Press‘ miniatures look. Their WARMACHINE miniatures are some of the coolest looking miniatures being cast today, and whoever does their paint work makes me very, very jealous. I also like the mechanics of WARMACHINE [...]

Magic: The Gathering Memorial Day Sale at Troll and Toad

The Troll and Toad web site has announced a sale on Magic: The Gathering cards in celebration of Memorial Day. They’re also looking to purchase cards from the new Alara Reborn expansion. For more information, see their site.

BTRC Publishes “Footsteps of the Prophet (pbuh)”

According to an April 27, 2009, post on the Blacksburg Tactical Research Center web site, on April 30 they published a title described as “fun, possibly educational and maybe controversial in some circles” called Footsteps of the Prophet(pbuh). It’s a card game about the Khalifate succession after the death of the Prophet(pbuh). The game is [...]

Upper Deck Forced to Drop Yu-Gi-Oh! Support

Upper Deck has apparently been ordered to cease and desist producing Yu-Gi-Oh! card game products. This is the announcement on their web site:
North Las Vegas, NV (February 26, 2009) – Throughout this uncertain time for the Yu-Gi-Oh! players and retailers, Upper Deck has continued in good faith to support the community of which it has [...]

4th Street Software is Shipping 4th Street Baseball 2008

According to the 4th Street Software web site, they are now shipping 4th Street Baseball 2008. 4th Street Baseball allows players to use the pitching, fielding, and hitting abilities of their players to dominate a game. It features ball park effects, defensive positioning, pitch selection, pitch “guessing”, cut-offs, throw-throughs, etc.
The game includes a book full [...]

Hour of Glory Price Reductions at Warm Acre

The Warm Acre web site has announced that they are reducing the prices of the Hour of Glory rule set and Bunker 3D card construction set for a limited time.
The Hour of Glory rules have been reduced from $17.95 to $10. This is a game of espionage and counter-espionage set in World War II. The [...]

Upper Deck Releases Huntik TCG

North Las Vegas, NV February 18, 2009) – It’s finally here! Upper Deck is pleased to announce that the Huntik Trading Card Game (TCG) has launched nationwide! This brand new game is closely tied with the popular Huntik: Secrets & Seekers animated series, currently airing Saturday mornings on The CW4Kids Network. Visit Huntik.com for more [...]

BoneGames Announces Marathon

BoneGames is offering its first new game in years, a print and play PDF game called “Marathon“.  They are currently making a playtest version available now, to collect player feedback and fine-tune the title before finishing it.  Marathon will be released as a “freely available game” that you can download, print out, cut out the [...]

Clocktowers from Jolly Roger Games

The Jolly Roger Games web site was recently updated to include “Clocktowers“, a card game in which players compete to build the most clocktowers in the city, while keeping wild animals out of the towers, and overcoming other obstacles.  As of this writing, it’s priced at $10.00.

Upcoming Atlas Games Titles for 2009

Michelle Nephew at Atlas Games posted an update on January 19:
YES, we’ve been working on LOTS of new products for 2009. I just put up info for
Let’s Kill: Crime
Scene Instigation, Mad Scientist
University: Spring Break, and Tales of Mythic
Europe for Ars Magica. And as previously announced, Realms of Power:
Faerie for Ars Magica will be out next [...]

Updates to 4th Street Software’s Sports Games

If you’re into sports-themed games, you may want to check out the latest happenings at the 4th Street Software web site.  Since late December, they’ve made a number of improvements and releases for their hockey game.  They also offer a football computer game, football board game, and a baseball board game, in addition to the [...]

Upper Deck Launches Dinosaur King TCG

The Upper Deck web site has announced the release of a new trading card game, Dinosaur King.  Dinosaur King is described as an easy-to-learn game, available in both a 40-card starter set and nine-card booster packs.  Upper Deck has reportedly sent free demonstration kits to select stores across the country.  The link above can help [...]

Ultimate Werewolf: Ultimate Edition is Shipping

According to the Bezier Games web site, Ultimate Werewolf: Ultimate Edition is now shipping. You may order it directly from them by sending $25 (includes US shipping) to them via PayPal.  Ultimate Werewolf: Ultimate Edition is the “definitive” edition of their popular Ultimate Werewolf game.  This edition is completely new, professionally printed and packaged, with [...]

Munchkin Preorder Promotion

According to the Steve Jackson Games Daily Illuminator, “anyone with the pluck to plunk down a Warehouse 23 preorder on a copy of Munchkin Quest will receive a Munchkin Quest Gold Piece for their trouble.  This high-quality promotional item is made of pure, honest-to-goodness, 100% gold…-colored brass.  Not enough?  Of course it isn’t! Which is [...]

Terminator Card Game

Bunky’s Enterprises has apparently released a new card game based on Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

“Bankruptcy” by Tangent Games

A brief introduction to “Bankruptcy” by Tangent Games.

Eye Level Wants Your Vote

Eye Level Entertainment is looking for votes to decide the fate of two animals in their new Polar deck.

Star Trek CCG Ends Long Run

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(Norfolk, VA—December 4, 2007) —Decipher Inc. announced today that The Star Trek Customizable Card Game Second Edition will come to [...]

Upper Deck to Release Players Choice Vs. System

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CARLSBAD, CA (November 2, 2007) – Upper Deck Entertainment (UDE) is currently working on the next Marvel Trading Card Game [...]

Hardcover Book of WoW TCG Card Art Announced

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CARLSBAD, Calif. (October 19, 2007) – Upper Deck and Blizzard Entertainment® today announced the January 2008 release of a new [...]

UDE Adding Multi-Player to Vs. System with Coming of Galactus

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CARLSBAD (October 11, 2007) – Galactus the World Devourer is returning to Earth, and this time, Vs. System™ players around [...]

Sabertooth Games UFS Assets of Power Event at Anime USA

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From the Sabertooth Games web site comes the following news:
UFS Assets of Power Event at Anime USA November [...]

Upper Deck Expands DC Comics Legends

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CARLSBAD, CA (October 9, 2007) – Upper Deck Entertainment (UDE) brings back the most iconic teams and characters in DC [...]

Killer Bee Annual Report Online

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Killer Bee Software has published its annual status report online, giving details on the next version of Galacticards as well [...]