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Riftbound Card Rarities Explained - Card Gamer

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Aug 20

Want to know how to identify different card rarities in Riftbound? @midlifegamergeek.com has you covered!

What rarity levels can you find in Riftbound? Let's take a look at each symbol and what they mean, in our Riftbound card rarities guide!

Review: Can You Gain the Favor of the Geishas in Hanamikoji? - Card Gamer

Jason @midlifegamergeek.com · Aug 18

Perfect!

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Jason @midlifegamergeek.com · Aug 18

Those were $500 sunglasses, asshole.

Frederick Lopez @fredfilmfanatic.bsky.social · Aug 18

Happy 30th Anniversary to #MortalKombat! Still an iconic film with an amazing soundtrack. While dated it still remains one of the best video game adaptations ever made. Mortal Kombat holds a special place in the heart of this 90’s kid.

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Aug 13

Hanamikoji has around for some time, but it's a game we've only just played ourselves. Is it worth checking out?

Find out in our review below:

Impress the Geishas to win in classic card game, Hanamikoji. Is it worth playing? Let's find out!

Vampire Survivors Is Coming to Haunt Your Tabletop in 2026 - Card Gamer

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Aug 15

One of our favourite video games of the last few years, Vampire Survivors is heading to tabletops as a co-operative deckbuilding adventure. Let's check out what we know about it so far!

Vampire Survivors: The Board Game is coming in 2026. Let's take a look at what we know about the upcoming tabletop adaptation so far!

Review: Make Some Noise With UpRoar! - Card Gamer

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Aug 18

Check out our review of the very noisy card game, UpRoar!

UpRoar! is a raucous take on Spot It! (aka Dobble), with players providing noises and sound effects. Is it fun to play? Let's find out!

Release Date and Early Details Revealed for Riftbound's Second Set: Spiritforged - Card Gamer

Jason @midlifegamergeek.com · Aug 18

This was a blast. Thanks for the opportunity to check out Greg #0!

Duke_Electric @dukeelectric.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thanks @midlifegamergeek.com for the awesome review of GREG ISSUE #0 THE DELIVERY ROOM MASSACRE!
KICKSTARTER for ISSUE #0 will LAUNCH SEPT 1st! Stay tuned for more updates!

MIDLIFE GAMER GEEK: POP CULTURE NEWS,REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS
Article titled REVIEW: GREG ISSUE #0 THE DELIVERY ROOM MASSACRE

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Aug 11

The second set for Riftbound has been announced. Let's take a look at what we know about Riftbound: Spiritforged so far:

We've only just seen what cards are in Riftbound's first set, Origins, and now we have details of the second set. Let's look at Spiritforged!

Review: Party Like a Pirate With Fire in the Hole! - Card Gamer

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Aug 8

It's time to wear an eye patch, talk like a pirate and throw colorful cannonballs at a pop-up ship, as we take a look at Fire in the Hole!

It's time to don your eyepatch and throw your cannonball at a cardboard ship, in the hilarious party game Fire in the Hole!

Review: In Birdigo, Bird is the Word! - Card Gamer

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Aug 12

What do you get when you cross Balatro with Scrabble?

Birdigo!

You can check it out in our review below:

A cozy deckbuilding game, Birdigo fuses wordplay with the satisfying, ever increasing multipliers of games such as Balatro. Let's check it out!

Get More Than Just a Red Card in NUTMEG! - Card Gamer

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Aug 7

A football (or soccer, to our US friends!) management deckbuilding game set in the 80s and 90s sounds like an absolutely amazing idea for a game.

So we're very keen to get our hands on upcoming title, NUTMEG!

Let's take an early look at this unique, digital deckbuilding game:

Ever wanted to manage your own soccer team? Soon you'll be able to, in digital deckbuilding game, NUTMEG! Let's check it out.

Fan Service Games Special 3 POW!

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Bloggo's POW! @bloggospow.bsky.social · Aug 2

Better get that photo ID ready as Bloggo has some stuff that's too tepid for YouTube
If you're outside the UK, that's alright then!
youtu.be/cLz7N2iGdbo

YouTube video by Bloggos Pow

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Jul 30

The release date for upcoming TCG, Riftbound, has been revealed. We also now know which products will be available at launch. Let's take a look at what's coming, and where to pre-order Riftbound's first set, Origins!

Where To Buy Upcoming League of Legends TCG, Riftbound - Card Gamer

Riftbound is releasing in a few months, and we have more details on where you'll be able to buy it, and what will be available at launch!

Pokémon Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia: Japanese Card List (Full List) - Card Gamer

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Aug 1

Want to see the full galleries and lists of cards for Japanese Pokémon sets, Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia? We've got you covered!

Another dual set for Pokémon, Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia, has been unveiled. Let's take a look at the cards in each of these two sets!

Final Disney Lorcana 2025 Set Revealed, Along With 2026 Set Details - Card Gamer

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Aug 1

The first details for the final Disney Lorcana set in 2025 have been revealed. We also know a little the sets due in 2026; find out what's been revealed below:

Ravensburger announced the first details for the last Disney Lorcana 2025 set, as well as the first sets for 2026. What do we know so far?

10 Most Valuable MTG Edge of Eternities Cards - Card Gamer

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Jul 30

What are the most valuable cards in MTG's Edge of Eternities set? Find out in our list below!

What are the most valuable cards in Magic: The Gathering's first ever space opera set, Edge of Eternities? Let's find out!

Upcoming Genesis: Battle of Champions Set, Metamorphosis, Now Live on Kickstarter - Card Gamer

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Jul 29

@genesisboc.bsky.social is a fantastic, unique TCG in which players summon creatures to battle in a grid-based arena.

The game's upcoming set, Metamorphosis, is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter; check out more details on the campaign (and why you should back it!) here:

Genesis: Battle of Champions is a unique TCG with grid-based combat. Let's take a look at new set, Metamorphosis, now live on Kickstarter!

New Keyword, Token and More Details Revealed for Upcoming Star Wars Unlimited Set, Secrets of Power - Card Gamer

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Jason @midlifegamergeek.com · Jul 29

Thanks 😊

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Jul 28

What do we know about Star Wars Unlimited's upcoming sixth set, Secrets of Power? And what about the sets releasing in 2026? Find out in our article below!

With a new keyword, a new mechanic and a new token, let's take a look at what we know about Star Wars Unlimited set 6: Secrets of Power!

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Jason @midlifegamergeek.com · Jul 26

It's not great. But it does have its moments, and I'd say it's worth a watch if you want to see where a few bits of the lore come from...

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Jason @midlifegamergeek.com · Jul 26

So cool!

Jason @midlifegamergeek.com · Jul 26

@thatonegirl.bsky.social @nachonachoman.net Have you seen this? 😮

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · Jul 26

Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in the Predator universe

• His character is being added to an extended ending of 'Predator: Killer of Killers' tonight on Hulu at 7PM PT

• He's talking with Dan Trachtenberg about what to do next

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Jul 25

Want to get 10% off your first order from Vault X? Use discount code CARDGAMER10 at checkout!