Previews

Exclusive Card Preview: Ascension's 'Immortal Heroes' Expansion Packs a Punch

Posted 7/26/12 1:00 pm EST by Matt Morgan in Hobby Gaming, Previews

It's been a slow stretch of news for hobby gaming as companies prepare to unleash their new game announcements at Gen Con, but one company not holding back is Gary Games. The fourth set in their successful Ascension deckbuilding card game, Immortal Heroes, will premiere at Gen Con. In advance, Gary Games has been releasing a steady stream of card previews on their official Facebook page, and they've done a great job of getting us excited for the new set.

We led things off here on MTV Geek back in early May with a first look at the new "Soul Gem" card type, but now closer to the Immortal Heroes release, we're taking a look at another exclusive card preview. Read on to check out The World Tree, a 7-cost Lifebound Construct that can be an extremely powerful asset in the right hands.

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Exclusive Preview: Stan Lee and Alex Saviuk's 'Mighty 7' Issue 3

Posted 7/23/12 1:07 pm EST by Charles Webb in Comic Books, Previews, Stan Lee

Stan the man's reality show heroes face off against their first real villain in the latest issue of Mighty 7 from Stan Lee Comics.

Catch a preview page after the jump.
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Goblins Drool, Fairies Rule, Families Win

Posted 6/15/12 2:00 pm EST by Matt Morgan in Hobby Gaming, Previews

Goblins Drool, Fairies Rule! is a card game that eschews the typical take on fantasy, gruesome orcs and grizzled knights, in favor of more lighthearted characters. Much in the way that Shrek gave families a fantasy movie with cross-generational appeal, Goblins Drool, Fairies Rule! aims to be a satisfying gaming experience for players of all ages, not just the adults who consider gaming their hobby. With Father's Day coming up this weekend, it's time to spotlight a game that dads can play with their geeks-in-training.

As a crowdfunded game, Goblins Drool, Fairies Rule! doesn't exist yet on store shelves, but that's just a matter of time. The project is already well past its Kickstarter funding goal, and is set to be published by Game Salute. The project is still running through the weekend though, so there is still time to hop on board if this preview gives you the urge.

Goblins Drool, Fairies Rule! is a card game that walks a fine line between artistic and competitive design. That doesn't make it a bad game though, just one that is given a boost by its style. Just take a look at some of the card artwork:

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Magic 2013 Core Set to Launch July 13th [Exclusive Card Preview]

Posted 6/12/12 10:28 am EST by Matt Morgan in Hobby Gaming, Magic: The Gathering, Previews, Wizards of the Coast

It's that time of year again. Magic: The Gathering is about to receive its annual core set upgrade, with Magic 2013 comprising a 294-card mix of new and reprinted content.

Core sets are released each year to tweak the basic strategy of Magic. Some cards return, others do not, and this new mix serves as a base for the year's three-set expansion block. In October, that new block will roll out with the first set Return to Ravnica, bringing back themes from the Ravnica setting last seen in 2005-2006.

Since Standard-format Magic tournaments mandate use of the most recent sets only, it's tempting to read into the tea leaves of early spoiler cards and try to guess what strategies will rule the Pro Tour scene. I would resist that urge with today's card, "Worldfire," which is the best example of a "nuclear option" for any Magic player with their back against the wall.

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Exclusive First Look at Ascension's Immortal Heroes Expansion [Card Preview]

Posted 5/4/12 1:30 pm EST by Matt Morgan in Hobby Gaming, Previews

Meet the new heroes, same as the old heroes. Gary Games has shed some new light on the upcoming card game expansion Ascension: Immortal Heroes, where fan-favorite hero cards from earlier sets will get a second shot at play.

Back when Immortal Heroes was first announced in March, Gary Games also revealed their release strategy for the Ascension property. Each year will see the release of one major set that adds a gameplay twist, followed by one smaller set that complements and expands upon those new mechanics . As such, Immortal Heroes is a smaller set that complements this year's Storm of Souls set, while focusing on the Event and Trophy mechanics of that set.

Early previews of Immortal Heroes hinted at an entirely new type of card: "soul gems," representing some new form of weapon that players can wield during the game. What the heck is a soul gem, you might ask? To help explain things, let's take a look at one of the cards and see.

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Munchkin 8 Aims to Prove That Good Puns Never Die [Exclusive Card Preview]

Posted 3/8/12 11:00 am EST by Matt Morgan in Hobby Gaming, Previews

While Steve Jackson Games continuously releases new Munchkin-branded products, the craze that urged players to "kill the monsters, steal the treasure, stab your buddy" started over 10 years ago with original fantasy-themed set. It's been a whole two years since that line has seen any new cards, but that is all about to change with this month's release of Munchkin 8: Half Horse, Will Travel. Rest easy, Munchkin fans, the pun well has not run dry.

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Preview: 'Chuck' vs. The Finale

Posted 1/27/12 11:30 am EST by Charles Webb in Previews, TV

After five seasons, NBC says goodbye to TV's first retail spy.

****Mild spoilers below****
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Exclusive First Look at Magic: The Gathering's Dark Ascension Expansion Set

Posted 1/18/12 1:30 pm EST by Matt Morgan in Hobby Gaming, Magic: The Gathering, Previews, Wizards of the Coast

Coming off the heels of a major success with its last expansion set, Innistrad, the Magic: The Gathering community is amped up to see what Wizards of the Coast has planned for a follow-up. That set, Dark , won't hit pre-release until January 28th, but we're here to give you a sneak peek. Read on to see today's exclusive Dark Ascension spoiler card, a red creature that goes by the name of Hellrider.

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'Twisted Metal' Preview - The Chaos Returns

Posted 11/22/11 4:00 pm EST by MTV Geek in Previews, PS3, Sony, Video Games

Twisted Metal

Back in the day, during the original PlayStation era, Sony introduced "Twisted Metal," an all-new video game franchise that redefined the car combat genre. By taking insane characters (some literally) and placing them in an over-the-top destruction derby with the grand prize being their hearts deepest most desire, the then unknown David Jaffe and team won the hearts and minds of new PlayStation owners. It's been over 15 years since the franchise's original release, but this February Sony is bringing back Sweet Tooth and some of his demented friends for "Twisted Metal"'s first appearance on the PlayStation 3.

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Archangel Soars Onto Shelves Courtesy of Kotobukiya

Posted 11/18/11 11:18 am EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Kotobukiya, Previews, Toys

Did you take a look at that first photo?! Go ahead and take another peek. Let that pile of badassery soak in for a second and then ask yourself,"Why am I even reading these words and not scrolling through more photos of Kotobukiya's Archangel Fine Art Statue from their X-Force Series?" It's because you're insane. Obviously.

That's okay "Crazypants", cause Warren Worthington happens to be off his rocker as well. Hit the "more" tab to read all about Archangel's info straight from our friends at Kotobukiya. Don't worry-- there are lots of photos as well.

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Surviving 'Skyrim': Tips For Your First Few Hours With This Epic RPG

Posted 11/11/11 10:18 am EST by Charles Webb in PC, Previews, PS3, Video Games, Xbox 360

You can totally take Old Flying Murder there

There are two kind of readers who'll be checking this guide out: those who have played previous entries in Bethesda's Elder Scrolls series but haven't touched Oblivion in five years, and those of you who have finally succumbed to all of the (from where I'm sitting, well-deserved) hype for the expansive RPG, and finally decided to pick it up. Well this brief dive into the new game is for all of you guys and girls out there heading into the frosty, atmospheric land of the Nords in Skyrim for the first time: some things to see, some things to do... some things to run away from until you've got an axe powerful enough to hack them into Oblivion.

So throw your copy of the game into your platform of choice (or you PC people, just launch Steam), and let's see what's happening in Skyrim.
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MTV Geek Exclusive Preview: Nightwing #2

Posted 10/13/11 4:10 pm EST by MTV Geek in Comic Books, DC Comics, Previews

MTV Geek and DC Comics are pleased to offer you an exclusive preview of Nightwing #2, by Kyle Higgins and Eddy Barrows! Nightwing #2 hits stands on October 19th:

When a mysterious assassin targets him, Nightwing must work fast to uncover the killer's plot before he strikes again. But as Haley's Circus continues to perform in Gotham City, Dick finds himself torn between two lives: his old one as a circus performer and his new one as a super hero.

Read the preview below and don't forget to check out Nightwing #2 on October 19th: Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE Preview: Detective Comics #2

Posted 9/29/11 12:00 pm EST by MTV Geek in Comic Books, DC Comics, Previews

So our reviewer pretty much flipped for Detective Comics #1, calling it "damn good" and heralding the final, admittedly gruesome (though freakin' awesome) last page. Well now, we can find out what happens after the blood was spilled in Detective Comics #2!

DC was awesome enough to send us an exclusive preview for the issue which hits stands, both digital and physical October 5, 2011! Read More...

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Exclusive Excerpt From Christa Faust's New Novel, 'Supernatural: Coyote's Kiss'

Posted 7/13/11 1:23 pm EST by Alex Zalben in Books, Previews

Ever wanted to kiss a coyote? No? Really? But they have though chapped dessert doggie lips, I don’t know why you wouldn’t want to.

…And now that I’ve scared everybody away, I can tell you that a Coyote’s Kiss isn’t just something that can get you arrested in 48 states, it’s also the newest novel to spin out of the The CW’s Supernatural. Here’s the official blurb:

When a truck full of illegal Mexican immigrants is found by the side of the road, the occupants slaughtered with violent and unnatural force, Sam and Dean are compelled to investigate. Guided by the tattooed, pistol-packing bandita on a motorcycle, Xochi Cazadora, the brothers are plunged into the terrifying world of Aztec gods and monsters. Soon their explorations lead them deep into the dark heart of Mexico City.

For those of your continuity minded, the book takes place in Season Six, between the episodes “Caged Heat” and “Appointment in Samara.” Read More...