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]]>In pretty much any card game, players normally battle to be the best, but Master Duel’s new event is offering rewards based on match count rather than win count. As noted by PCGamesN (opens in new tab), that means that players are killing themselves as swiftly as possible – and reaping the spoils. While the XYZ Festival offers more ‘medals’ to players that actually win their games, time-conscious deck builders have created a deck filled with cards that deal damage to the user, allowing them to quickly rack up those sweet, sweet loser medals.
Unsurprisingly, the ‘suicide’ strategy has proved pretty controversial. Take a glance at Master Duel’s Steam forums (opens in new tab) and subreddit (opens in new tab) and the discussion is dominated by players arguing whether these ‘self-burn’ decks are hurting or helping the game. One player has even created a deck to directly counter attempts to end games quickly, deliberately keeping their opponents alive. The deck thrives on a card called Kuribon, a low-power monster that, when it would be destroyed in battle, is returned to its owner’s hand. When that happens, rather than the player losing health, their opponent gains it instead. The player, EpitomeWisdom, documented their efforts in the video below, amusingly soundtracked by The Fray’s classic ‘How to Save a Life’.
While this was probably not what publisher Konami envisioned for the event, the mass cheesing strategy has seen new players flocking to the game, resulting in the highest user count since launch. Whether you fancy playing properly or simply collecting some tasty-looking medals, the XYZ Festival runs until the 24th February.
It’s time to duel, so here’s our Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel explainer.
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]]>While many of the discounts are modest with a couple of dollars off here or there, there are a few big reductions in today’s Magic: The Gathering deals. The most eye-catching would be the Pioneer Challenger Deck 2021 for $29.99 instead of almost $50 (opens in new tab), or the Innistrad: Crimson Vow Commander Deck at $24.99 rather than $41.99 (opens in new tab) (a saving of $17).
Not interested in those bigger packs? There are plenty of smaller price cuts on booster sleeves, ranging from Innistrad (opens in new tab) to Adventures in the Forgotten Realms (opens in new tab). There’s even a starter kit for just $4.99 (opens in new tab) ($2 less than normal).
You’ll find all the Magic: The Gathering deals by clicking on the link below. As for what’s still to come, you can also check out the latest MTG Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty card reveal here.
Today’s best Magic: The Gathering deals
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Take a look at the full range of discounts to see if anything tickles your fancy, be it booster packs or full decks. However, be advised that the sale ends in a few hours. Take advantage of it now while you can!
Hoping to pick up something new? Be sure to consult our guide to top board games for adults.
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