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Okay, so picture this: I’m sitting at PAX East, surrounded by all these people just losing it over a card game. Yep, Magic: The Gathering smashed into Final Fantasy, and it was like the universe gave fans the crossover they didn’t know they needed. You had to be there to hear the ridiculous number of squeals echoing through the place. Spoiler alert: it was nuts. They’re opening packs and there’s Chocobos popping up — and the landscape cards? Totally channeling iconic Final Fantasy spots. Weird combo, right? But I guess it works.
So, what’s the deal with these new cards? They teased some back in February, but now, with summer looming, you get the real deets. Yeah, they released some cards already, but at PAX, it was all about showing us how these things actually play. I swear, it felt like getting a sneak peek into Willy Wonka’s factory — kinda magical, kinda overwhelming.
Oh! And here’s a fun tidbit — Yoshitaka Amano, the legendary artist, is back in the game, painting Kefka and other cool stuff. His art has a vibe, you know? Totally love it or hate it — but mostly love it.
Now, this crossover isn’t some one-hit wonder. Magic’s been mingling with everything these days. Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Spongebob — you name it. And this release? Expected to be off the charts. Hasbro’s main dude, Chris Cocks, was all like, “Final Fantasy’s already crushing it in sales.” And I’m over here thinking — seriously, are we surprised?
But here’s the kicker: we’re still on the edge of our seats waiting for June 13 to roll around when Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy officially drops. But hey, if you can’t wait, there’s a mad rush to pre-order going on. Better snag some of those cards before your neighbor does, or you’ll never hear the end of it.
