Magic Mics Podcast

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_54P)   First Pick   FIN Picks   Evan  Summon: Knights of the Round Buster Sword Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Dark Confidant   Reuben Ancient Adamantoise Relm’s Sketching   PowrDragn Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis The Earth Crystal   Gather the Townsfolk   Regional Championship Roundup Metagame: https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpeqtascdh2b [https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpeqtascdh2b] Day 2 Turnover: https://bsky.app/profile/optimustom.bsky.social/post/3lpfshjzgrs2m [https://bsky.app/profile/optimustom.bsky.social/post/3lpfshjzgrs2m] https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lphdb2c6is26 [https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lphdb2c6is26] Top 8: https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpi4b6lqzx27 [https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpi4b6lqzx27] Champion: https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpi6bqr2yz27 [https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpi6bqr2yz27]   As we move on to Desperate Ravings.   Desperate Ravings   Secret Lair [REDACTED] at MagicCon: Atlanta: https://mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/magic-play/ticketed-play-schedule/ticketed-play-information.html?gtID=894074 [https://mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/magic-play/ticketed-play-schedule/ticketed-play-information.html?gtID=894074] Splash Damage   Gen Con Heist Sentencings: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59569/first-gen-con-heist-crew-sentenced [https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59569/first-gen-con-heist-crew-sentenced]   Marshall Sutcliffe Hits 1M YouTube Followers With Wristwatch Revival: https://bsky.app/profile/ridiculous.chat/post/3lkxaszae622g [https://bsky.app/profile/ridiculous.chat/post/3lkxaszae622g]   Daggerheart is here, the new TTRPG going for D&D’s crown: https://www.daggerheart.com/daggerheart-has-arrived/ [https://www.daggerheart.com/daggerheart-has-arrived/]    The Finisher   The unofficial first day of summer, the day all the public pools open up for the season and the barbecue supplies go on sale, Memorial Day is coming up next week! So tell me: as the heat rises in the northern hemisphere for the coolest summer that will occur for the rest of our lives, tell me: what are your summer plans?

First Pick   FINAL FANTASY Roundup Where to Find Previews: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/where-to-find-final-fantasy-previews [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/where-to-find-final-fantasy-previews] Ben Starr’s Clive Reveal: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1370820154988167361 [https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1370820154988167361] Mechanics: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/final-fantasy-mechanics [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/final-fantasy-mechanics] Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSDvLerVcNU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSDvLerVcNU] Sephiroth’s Different Design: https://www.ign.com/articles/theres-a-reason-why-sephiroth-has-a-different-design-in-the-magic-the-gathering-set-but-director-tetsuya-nomura-cant-share-more-sparking-final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-speculation [https://www.ign.com/articles/theres-a-reason-why-sephiroth-has-a-different-design-in-the-magic-the-gathering-set-but-director-tetsuya-nomura-cant-share-more-sparking-final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-speculation] Secret Lairs: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-x-final-fantasy [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-x-final-fantasy] Turn-3 Infinite Combo in Precon: https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3lp5zzxqmv22y [https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3lp5zzxqmv22y] https://bsky.app/profile/orcgirlestrogen.bsky.social/post/3lp626q4zsk25 [https://bsky.app/profile/orcgirlestrogen.bsky.social/post/3lp626q4zsk25]   Gather the Townsfolk   Veteran Explorer Title Deadline Extended: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3loqxglijp42u [https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3loqxglijp42u]   Alchemy Rebalancing: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-may-12-2025 [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-may-12-2025]   Sam’s Call For Audio Clips: https://bsky.app/profile/rhysticstudies.bsky.social/post/3lp5cioorrs2r [https://bsky.app/profile/rhysticstudies.bsky.social/post/3lp5cioorrs2r]   The Finisher   One of the greatest moments in the history of the internet, the famous Leeroy Jenkins moment from WoW, turned 20 years old this week. Feel old yet? Well, if not, tell me what you were up to 20 years ago and how you’ve changed.

First Pick   Explorer? I Hardly Know ‘Er: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcing-pioneer [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcing-pioneer] https://bsky.app/profile/heeyoit.bsky.social/post/3lojjj5tj422d [https://bsky.app/profile/heeyoit.bsky.social/post/3lojjj5tj422d]   MTGA Reprint and Card Style Improvements: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/upcoming-improvements-to-reprints [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/upcoming-improvements-to-reprints]   And we move out of the First Pick to: Gather the Townsfolk thanks to our sponsor Mana Traders! The best tool to enhance your Magic Online experience. Use the code “MAGICMICS_54P” for 10% off your next subscription with Mana Traders.   Gather the Townsfolk   Final Fantasy Zenos yae Galvus alt borderless version https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1kh7b1q/ff_zenos_yae_galvus_alt_borderless_version/ [https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1kh7b1q/ff_zenos_yae_galvus_alt_borderless_version/]    MagicCon Atlanta: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgfestivals.com/post/3lojfmtvxex2y [https://bsky.app/profile/mtgfestivals.com/post/3lojfmtvxex2y] https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-atlanta-2025-gather-at-the-edge-of-eternities [https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-atlanta-2025-gather-at-the-edge-of-eternities]   Maria Bartholdi Undergoes Surgery: https://bsky.app/profile/missmariapants.bsky.social/post/3lo7dssrtzc2w [https://bsky.app/profile/missmariapants.bsky.social/post/3lo7dssrtzc2w]   Splash Damage   Skype closes up after 22 years. MTGO outlived it.   The Finisher   May Day, May Day! The internationally celebrated workers’ day May Day was last week, so tell me: how did you celebrate the unofficial first day of summer?

First Pick   Hasbro Q1 Financial Report: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250423777421/en/Hasbro-Reports-First-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250423777421/en/Hasbro-Reports-First-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results] https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1k6r0nw/mtg_revenue_has_increased_by_45/ [https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1k6r0nw/mtg_revenue_has_increased_by_45/] https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1k6pamf/mtg_grew_revenues_by_45_compared_to_last_year/ [https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1k6pamf/mtg_grew_revenues_by_45_compared_to_last_year/]   Gather the Townsfolk   Lady Lavinias new Influencer Marketing Manager https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFhzHyzvHF [https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFhzHyzvHF]    The Ultimate Pencil Superdrop: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-the-ultimate-pencil-superdrop [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-the-ultimate-pencil-superdrop]   MTGA Announcements: Of note, there is a "Pioneer Showcase" May 10-12, not Explorer: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-april-28-2025 [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-april-28-2025]   Bobbie-Christine is Cancer-Free: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbiechristine.bsky.social/post/3lo2b47v7es2m [https://bsky.app/profile/bobbiechristine.bsky.social/post/3lo2b47v7es2m]   Amonkhet 8 years ago on 4/28 https://mtg.wiki/page/Amonkhet [https://mtg.wiki/page/Amonkhet]   Splash Damage   MTG Cushions Tariff Blow to Hasbro: https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/564495/magic-final-fantasy-hasbro-trump-tariffs [https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/564495/magic-final-fantasy-hasbro-trump-tariffs] https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59410/faced-tariffs-hasbro-raises-guidance-wotc [https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59410/faced-tariffs-hasbro-raises-guidance-wotc]   Diamond’s Bankruptcy Woes: https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/alliance-entertainment-submits-complaint-against-diamond-claiming-fraud-and-deception/ [https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/alliance-entertainment-submits-complaint-against-diamond-claiming-fraud-and-deception/] https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/28/motion-filed-to-turn-diamonds-chapter-11-to-chapter-7-or-dismissal/ [https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/28/motion-filed-to-turn-diamonds-chapter-11-to-chapter-7-or-dismissal/] https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59432/alliance-entertainment-sues-diamond-again [https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59432/alliance-entertainment-sues-diamond-again] https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59427/trustee-moves-convert-diamond-bankruptcy-chapter-7-liquidation-dismiss [https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59427/trustee-moves-convert-diamond-bankruptcy-chapter-7-liquidation-dismiss]   The Finisher   For the first time in many years, four movies made more than $20 million at the box office: Sinners, A Minecraft Movie, The Accountant 2, and the 30th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. The movies are back, baby! So tell me: what’s the movie coming soon that you're most excited for?

First Pick   Through the Omenpaths: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/through-the-omenpaths-and-digital-universes-beyond-updates [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/through-the-omenpaths-and-digital-universes-beyond-updates] No Pro Tour Spider-Man?: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lndmbfyfpc2y [https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lndmbfyfpc2y]   No Universes Beyond Alchemy: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1363943510318780537 [https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1363943510318780537]   Gather the Townsfolk   Commander Updates: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-april-22-2025 [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-april-22-2025] https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-bans-and-restrictions-april-22-2025 [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-bans-and-restrictions-april-22-2025] https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1364257499321995334 [https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1364257499321995334]   Updates to Arena Direct: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/updates-to-arena-direct-events-april-2025 [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/updates-to-arena-direct-events-april-2025] WotC Pays for International Winners’ Taxes: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1363956177846931507 [https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1363956177846931507]   How WotC Fixed White: https://medium.com/@ari.nieh/how-we-fixed-white-a-case-study-in-niche-protection-balance-and-player-feedback-d374fe30e14d [https://medium.com/@ari.nieh/how-we-fixed-white-a-case-study-in-niche-protection-balance-and-player-feedback-d374fe30e14d]   The Finisher   It’s been less than 2 weeks since The Blue Prince released, a puzzle adventure game from designer and Magic Mythic Spoiler creator Tonda Ros, and it is doing gangbusters on the indie game scene. MTG is a hotbed of game designers, from Brian Kibler to Justin Gary to all of the folks who’ve worked for WotC over the decades. Well we’re gamers too! So tell me about your game, and why we should play it!