World champs

Runeterra

Card releases

New games/kickstarter

[General] 

Riot & Blizzard layoffs, Riot losses were 530 employees, Blizzard/Microsoft & Xbox lost 1900

[DC Dual Force] 

Shutting down

[SWU]

[General]

Riot & Blizzard competitive changes, LoR Feb 2nd announcement

[General] 

Metamancers 

[Hearthstone] 

Showdown in the Badlands expansion is launching next week on Tuesday, Nov 14th

[Disney Lorcana]

Chapter 2, Rise of the Floodborn release dates announced and reveals have begun. Launching to certain LGSs Nov 17, and releasing to retailers Dec 1. Winnie the Pooh and Tiana will both appear for the first time and the set will include glimmers from The Jungle Book, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Great Mouse Detective, Pinocchio, Zootopia, and Raya and the Last Dragon.

[SolForge Fusion]

Set 3 The Last Winter coming, Digital version of the game is being worked on, the Last Winter SolForge Kickstarter is ending soon and will give players early access to the digital version

[SWU]

Announced official launch is March 8, 2024

[General]

SCG Con Pittsburgh happening this weekend, Nov 10-12 with tons of events throughout the weekend for Magic, Flesh and Blood, and Disney Lorcana https://scgcon.starcitygames.com/event/scg-con-pittsburgh-2023/ 

[BSS]

Grand open events in November with grand total of $25,000 in cash prizes and Pro Tour invites on the line! https://battlespirits-saga.com/events/organized-play/grand-open/2023/03/

[Legends of Runeterra] 

The Third World Championship Information and information about the Mystery event have been revealed! https://playruneterra.com/en-us/news/competitive/competitive-update-aug-2023/

World championship happening Dec 14-16, with 64 players competing. $157k monetary prizing in addition to in-game badges, titles, card backs, icons, and the top 2 players will be the first “Architects of Legends” having a lasting impact on the game by being able to work directly with the devs to create their own Follower Card (1st) and Spell Card (2nd).

A final Last Chance Qualifier will run Nov 25-26 for 2 spots that lead directly to the World Championship in December.

Qualifiers from previous Runeterra Opens (non-Worlds Qualifiers) from each region and some creators will be invited to a special event in the early part of 2024 at the Riot Campus in LAX to get a sneak peek at some of the things planned for 2024.

[Flesh and Blood] 

World Championship: Barcelona happening next weekend, Nov 17-19

[Hearthstone] 

The Fall of Ulduar miniset released with Anomalies for multiple modes

[Flesh and Blood] 

Flesh and Blood’s next expansion, Bright Lights, launches today! https://fabtcg.com/articles/evo/

[Disney Lorcana]

Chapter 2, Rise of the Floodborn release dates announced and reveals have begun. Launching to certain LGSs Nov 17, and releasing to retailers Dec 1. Winnie the Pooh and Tiana will both appear for the first time and the set will include glimmers from The Jungle Book, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Great Mouse Detective, Pinocchio, Zootopia, and Raya and the Last Dragon.

[Eternal] 

The next set for Eternal is on its way; Battle Lines is coming Oct 18 and contain over 200 cards and a few new mechanics! https://news.direwolfdigital.com/battle-lines-renown-recruit/ 

[SolForge Fusion]

Set 3 The Last Winter coming, Digital version of the game is being worked on, the Last Winter SolForge Kickstarter is coming Nov 2 and will give players early access to the digital version along with other Kickstarter goodies

[Lorcana]

$1k and $2k OP Tour events have started up, with a big event happening in Orlando, FL Oct 21-22nd https://esi.si.com/lorcana/how-to-compete-in-disney-lorcana-op-tour-florida 

[BSS]

Grand open events in November with grand total of $25,000 in cash prizes and Pro Tour invites on the line! https://battlespirits-saga.com/events/organized-play/grand-open/2023/03/ 

[Magic] 

MagicCon: Las Vegas Sept 22-24 was where Magic World Championship XXIX happened, with the winner: Jean-Emmanuel Depraz, who won $100,000 prize

[Legends of Runeterra] 

The Third World Championship Information and information about the Mystery event have been revealed! https://playruneterra.com/en-us/news/competitive/competitive-update-aug-2023/

World championship happening Dec 14-16, with 64 players competing. $157k monetary prizing in addition to in-game badges, titles, card backs, icons, and the top 2 players will be the first “Architects of Legends” having a lasting impact on the game by being able to work directly with the devs to create their own Follower Card (1st) and Spell Card (2nd).

A final Last Chance Qualifier will run Nov 25-26 for 2 spots that lead directly to the World Championship in December.

Qualifiers from previous Runeterra Opens (non-Worlds Qualifiers) from each region and some creators will be invited to a special event in the early part of 2024 at the Riot Campus in LAX to get a sneak peek at some of the things planned for 2024.

[General] 

Star Wars: Unlimited by Fantasy Flight Games was demo’d at GenCon (announced back in May) - releasing 2024

Sheldon Menery, Magic Hall of Famer Judge and Pioneer/”Father” of Commander, passed away, losing his battle with cancer.

[Flesh and Blood] 

Flesh and Blood’s next expansion, Bright Lights, was announced. https://fabtcg.com/articles/evo/ The 251-card set looks to have a cyberpunk-type theme and with the following key dates:

Preview Season: September 22

Pre-Release Events: September 29 - October 2

Set Release: October 6

[Magic/MTGA] 

Wilds of Eldraine expansion released 

[Eternal] 

The next set for Eternal is on its way; Battle Lines will come this Fall and contain over 200 cards and a few new mechanics! https://news.direwolfdigital.com/battle-lines-coming-fall-2023/ 

[SolForge Fusion]

Set 3 The Last Winter coming, Digital version of the game is being worked on

[DC Dual Force] 

[Lorcana]

$1k and $2k OP Tour events have started up

[BSS]

Grand open events in November with grand total of $25,000 in cash prizes and Pro Tour invites on the line! https://battlespirits-saga.com/events/organized-play/grand-open/2023/03/ 

[Magic] 

MagicCon: Las Vegas Sept 22-24 will host the pinnacle premier level play event of the season 2022-23 season - Magic World Championship XXIX as well as their new 100k Limited Open.

[Yu-Gi-Oh!] 

YCS Vancouver, BC is happening this weekend, Sept 9-10!

[Legends of Runeterra] 

The Third World Championship Information and a bit of information about the Mystery event have been revealed! https://playruneterra.com/en-us/news/competitive/competitive-update-aug-2023/

World championship happening Dec 14-16, with 64 players competing. $157k monetary prizing in addition to in-game badges, titles, card backs, icons, and the top 2 players will be the first “Architects of Legends” having a lasting impact on the game by being able to work directly with the devs to create their own Follower Card (1st) and Spell Card (2nd).

A final Last Chance Qualifier will run Nov 25-26 for 2 spots that lead directly to the World Championship in December.

Qualifiers from previous Runeterra Opens (non-Worlds Qualifiers) from each region and some creators will be invited to a special event in the early part of 2024 at the Riot Campus in LAX to get a sneak peek at some of the things planned for 2024.