omg, you guys, i am totally stoked about the new magic: the gathering set that just dropped - it's all about teenage mutant ninja turtles! i mean, who didn't grow up loving those heroes in a half shell? the set is part of the universes beyond brand from wizards of the coast, and let me tell you, it's a total love letter to the classic tmnt video games.

i'm talking about the ones we all used to play at the arcade, like turtles in time - you know, the ones where you'd pick your favorite turtle and kick some serious shredder butt. the magic set takes all those nostalgic feels and turns them into actual gameplay mechanics. like, have you seen the big apple, 3 a.m. card? it's literally the coolest thing ever, and it brings back all those memories of playing the game with my friends.

but what's really cool is how the set incorporates elements from the video games into the magic gameplay. it's not just a bunch of references and jokes (although, let's be real, those are pretty great too). the set actually takes the mechanical elements from the games and translates them into magic terms. for example, the turtle power preconstructed commander deck is all about choosing your favorite turtle (or splinter, or april - they're all in there!) and teaming them up for some serious butt-kicking action.

the character select mechanic is basically like the partner mechanic, but with a totally tmnt twist. you can pick two commanders and field them both, just like you would in the arcade games. it's such a fun way to play, and it really feels like they're drawing inspiration from the classics. preorders are available at major retailers, and i am totally tempted to grab aRead more: Full article on www.gamespot.com

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