Rich Stein

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Your Local Game Bar

This week we look into the business model of running a Game Store and wonder if we can improve upon it.

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Ranking Magic’s Dual Lands

This week we look back at the history of Dual Lands in Magic the Gathering

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The Battle for Zendikar Preview Show

This week we return to recap the highlights from the 2015 Magic World Championship

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A Tale of Two Boxed Sets

Wizards unveiled two boxed sets in the past few weeks and they paint the wide spectrum of audiences that Wizards caters to

Card Kingdom

Lightning-fast shipping, exceptional customer service, unique MTG products, and general awesomeness since 1999.

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Going Further with Premier Play Changes

This week we applaud Wizards for making changes to premier play but implore them to go even further

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Improving the Pro Tour, Conclusion

This week we take what we learned from tennis, golf, and bowling and suggest radical changes for the Pro Tour

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Improving the Pro Tour, Part Two

This week we continue our look at how other competitive tours are structured and what we can apply to the Magic Pro Tour

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Improving the Pro Tour, Part One

This week we look at alternative models for the Pro Tour structure in an attempt to address several key issues

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A Troll’s Guide to Magic Origins

This week we provide you an invaluable resource: the Troll’s Guide to Magic Origins. Use it to impress your friends!

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Convicted Sex Offender Wins Magic the Gathering Pro Tour

This week we look at the suspension of convicted sex offender Zach Jesse, why it was the right thing to do, and what it means for the future of competitive Magic

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Magic Origins Spoilers for Everyone!

This week we’re going to take a look at the first half of Origins spoiler season and break down the best five spoilers by psychographic