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		Magic the Gathering Online
Sold Out		(Win95/98/2000/Me/XP) (Mini Retail) (MAGICGOLPR)
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Publisher: Wizards of the Coast

- Mild violence

Ratings:

7.8 from GameSpot

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In the Magic Online game, players will be able to purchase digital cards and trade them with other players, build and customize their decks and organize their card collection right on their PCs. A wide range of game rooms will allow players of different levels to find just the right environment for them, from casual pick-up games to highly competitive tournaments.

Players new to the Magic game will be able to observe games in the Casual Play room. Built-in tutorials and practice rooms will help get game-play under way quickly.

Collector's Highlights

Magic Online features all the cards from the following Magic: The Gathering product releases - Seventh Edition, Invasion, Planeshift, Apocalypse, Odyssey, Torment, and all expansions and base sets moving forward

Game Features

Fully integrated, enforceable rules

All cards from the Seventh Edition and Invasion sets forward, complete with art and flavor text

Popular formats like Rochester and Booster Draft, Standard and Block Constructed

Several Multiplayer variants, including Two-Headed Giant and Emperor

Secure online trading and easy collection management

Chat function, ratings tracker, and game replay option

Requirements:

Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000/Me/XP: Pentium II 333 MHz, 64 MB RAM, 600 MB free hard disk space, video card able to handle 800 x 600 pixels (1024 x 768 recommended) and Hi Color settings, DirectX 3.0, 4x CD-ROM drive, sound card, Internet connection (56 K or better), Web browser that supports SSL encryption.

Reviews:

GameSpot by Gerald Villoria

"...Wizards has enlisted developer Leaping Lizard Software, which has taken a direct, bare-bones approach to delivering an efficient tool that players can use to engage in card duels over the Internet. With Magic Online, you don't get many frills--just the cards, chat rooms inhabited by other people, and an easy-to-learn, efficient interface that can turn anyone into a competent deck builder and player. It's because of its accessible nature that Magic Online is undoubtedly the best software representation of Magic: The Gathering released thus far--quite possibly surpassing the physical card game in many respects."

"While players aren't receiving any physical goods in the transactions, which at launch require them to be over 18 with access to a major credit card, they are receiving cards that may well become every bit as valuable as those often kept in dusty binders and cardboard boxes. Each card is individually numbered using a secure encryption system and stored remotely, and the online cards can be traded instantaneously and in a safe manner. Instead of having to make a trip to a hobby shop, players can participate in the Magic: The Gathering tournament scene and ranking system online, which are identical to those of the collectible card game in every way, but much more accessible. At any given moment, there may be sanctioned tournaments going on, and players can enter them after purchasing event tickets to earn ranking points and prizes, including packs of cards and cash. Apparently the support that Wizards of the Coast is dedicating to Magic Online is considerable. Every current pro qualifier and scheduled championship tournament will have an online counterpart, with the entire professional scene being made available to players remotely."

"But you should step into Magic Online lightly and with caution: It isn't so much a game as it is a self-contained hobby. Those who entertain dreams of taking a shot at Wizards of the Coast's Pro Tour ranking system will need access to an absolutely huge collection of cards and very deep pockets. Just as with the physical cards, there is a definite advantage to be had for those who spend. However, casual players and those just looking to enjoy the elegant gameplay without spending a fortune should be able to supplement their hobby with refreshing new cards at less than the regular price of an online game subscription. Players of all levels of dedication should be able to appreciate Magic Online's addictive gameplay--even if they can't resist the urge to buy more cards."