Since its inception in 1996, the Magic World Championship has been the premiere MTG tournament at the highest level of the game. This year though, StarCity Games has overhauled their tournament circuit which culminate’s in the SCG Player’s Championship. What does each one offer to fans and players alike?

Matt feels like Magic is slipping away from him—again. Also, some art!

Zac Clark delves into UR in Legacy, what flips is no secret.

(That means “Team Draft Extravaganza” in French.)

Tony takes another shot at deciphering Magic Online’s Holiday Cube. As you might imagine, things end pretty badly.

Carrie looks back on a banner year for drafting Magic, complete with a tour of fun decklists!

Tired of looking up tournaments one by one? Well don’t you worry! Monique did it for you and even put it in a nifty table.

This week Shawn plays through a Maxpoint Silver event with UW Control, becomes an honorary member of the Wolfpack, loses to his brother, bashes Phyrexians, and finishes the whole thing in ninth place.

Jess finally finishes up her overview of the Commander 2013 products, in part ten of her ten article cycle. The EDH player in her heart was a fan, although she knocked off half a grade for the weird economics of the set. A-, would buy again!

It’s time for a new year, and with that comes resolutions, both obtainable and unlikely. Here’s what Zach resolves to do.

It’s been a wild year for the Magic community, and as 2013 comes to a close it’s time to look at the three biggest stories of the year. Event coverage, tournament attendance, and the state of Magic Online were all brought to the forefront of our attention for better or for worse. Now we look at how those stories unfolded and what the future holds for us.