The Best Multiplayer Cards in Gatecrash

February 1st, 2013 by Ed Grabianowski

The latest Magic: the Gathering set, Gatecrash, is officially available this weekend. Which cards from the set will create the most impact in a multiplayer game? If you’re a Commander or Planechase fan, or you play a lot of two-headed giant or Archenemy, you’ll get more mileage out of these cards than in a heads-up [...]

Magic Cookout II (and Planechase II Review)

May 29th, 2012 by Ed Grabianowski

Once upon a time, we had a cookout at my house, tried out the new (at the time) Archenemy multiplayer format, grilled food and generally had a good time. So we decided to do it again! This time, Planechase 2 was being tested.

Magic Planechase Coming Back for Summer 2012

November 28th, 2011 by Ed Grabianowski

Wizards of the Coast announced last week that they’re bringing back Planechase as the multi-player format for this coming summer. It’s easily my favorite summer format since it’s so much fun, blends well with other formats and is easy for new or casual players to grasp. Plus, the new Planechase sets will have some goodies [...]

A Magic: the Gathering Cookout (and Archenemy Review)

June 28th, 2010 by Ed Grabianowski

This weekend, I got together with friends and Vikings to play some fun, casual games of Magic, grill and devour sausages and drink a fair amount of beer and Mountain Dew. We gave the new Archenemy multiplayer format a whirl, and as you can see my wife also discovered the bizarre special effects my digital [...]

Planechase is Chaotic, Weird and Fun

November 30th, 2009 by Ed Grabianowski

Planechase, Magic’s latest casual format, came out a few months ago, but it took me this long to find some people and play a few games. This updated version of the old Vanguard rules is an unpredictable trip through Magic’s many planes.