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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 6d

At MagicCon Atlanta, I spoke to a lot of Magic: The Gathering designers and creatives. In doing so, I picked up on one prevailing thought: Magic is for anyone, not for everyone. Making everyone happy is impossible, and that's okay.

My piece for @GameSpot.com:

www.gamespot.com/articles/the...

The Minds Behind Magic: The Gathering Say They're Making It For Anyone, Not Everyone

The main message from MTG's creators at MagicCon Atlanta is that they won't please everyone, and that's okay.

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John Cena announces death of Osama Bin Laden

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 55m

C. Viper is a John Cena fan. Who knew?

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Mt. Rushmore of Pokemon games youtu.be/jcvtn5cOKzY

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 1d

He just gave ‘em one of these

a cartoon of homer simpson in a classroom

ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson in a classroom

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 1d

Hey, so Outer Worlds 2. Seems like a cool game.

I’ll know for sure soon, because I’m reviewing it for @rollingstone.com.

Keep an eye out!

the sun is shining brightly behind a sphere in space

ALT: the sun is shining brightly behind a sphere in space

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 1d

If I say the phrase:

“Song from a video game”

Then immediately follow with:

“Killer bass line”

What’s the first song that comes to mind?

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 2d

Jerry Yang and David Filo, 1994:

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 2d

This is a wonderful thing, well done mate.

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Chris Cruz @yochriscruz.bsky.social · 3d

For @rollingstone.com I ranked the 20 Best Games for the #Nintendo Entertainment System. #Zelda #MarioBros and #metroid all appear, but the real joy was including Super Dodge Ball — a highly underrated game.

@nintendousa.bsky.social

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The 20 Best NES Games of All Time

The Nintendo Entertainment System introduced the world to Mario Bros., Metroid, Zelda, and more

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 3d

This is a Very Good List. Mega Man 2 right where it belongs, Tecmo Super Bowl over Tecmo Bowl, Life Force is a good shout, well done.

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 3d

Look universe, I was already leaning toward watching Avatar: The Last Airbender for the first time as we approach the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set in November.

You didn’t need to thumb the scale with a gorgeous looking 2D 1v1 fighting game!

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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game - Official Announcement Trailer

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 3d

Embargo time zone error

🏰meg⚔️ @Birthright Audiobook! @impavid.us · 6d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand

I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 3d

Wasn’t sure what to expect when Miary Zo was teased, but “reincarnation of Ogre” certainly didn’t cross my mind.

Like what I’m seeing!

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TEKKEN 8 — Miary Zo Gameplay Reveal Trailer

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 3d

Absolutely night and day! It does need to be talked about.

Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 3d

Happy birthday buddy!

I saw this message earlier, went and donated, and then completely forgot to come back and wish you this happy birthday. I am a dummy haha.

Hope you’re having a birthday Buzzball!

Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 3d

My favorite art from what’s been revealed so far.

Devin Elle Kurtz @devinellekurtz.bsky.social · 3d

My Ninja Turtles card from Magic the Gathering was revealed!

Art from the Magic Card “Turtles Forever”
The four teenage mutant ninja turtles appear in a multiverse crossover. Donatello appears to be from the old live action movie, Raphael from the Fred Wolf TV cartoon, Leonardo from the Magic the Gathering TMNT universe, and Michelangelo from the Mirage comics. They are fist bumping and noogie-ing each other in front of a bright cityscape background. Ninjas lay scattered and defeated behind them.

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 3d

Seems the Philly sports rot spread over to Happy Valley. Woof.

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 3d

Pliny the Elder helloooooo

Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 3d

I have this precon and haven’t even opened it yet. I reeeeeally want to try it though…how many cards would you say you swapped?

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 4d

Extra layer to that gear choice:

Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 4d

Well that moment in the Cena/Styles match made me tear up.

Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 4d

I love this for you

Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 4d

They just played the demos from the booth while talking over them.

I really thought, once Variety wrote a big news hit, there might be more to the panel than just a let’s play. Damn.

RE9 demo was fun live though, good crowd.

Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 5d

Next panel! What will Capcom present?!

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 5d

Next panel! What will Capcom present?!

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Jason Fanelli 🔜 NYCC @jasonfanelli.com · 5d

The #MTGxTMNT gallery is live now on GameSpot!

www.gamespot.com/gallery/magi...

Magic: The Gathering - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Revealed At NYCC, See The First Cards Now

The first Universes Beyond set of 2026 will feature the heroes in a half-shell.

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