“This has never happened before, so it’s very exciting,” says Magic the Gathering head designer Mark Rosewater as we start a new round of his upcoming trading card game, Mood Swings. Despite the trading card game being designed to be easy to pick up--as well as Rosewater having played thousands of matches over its nearly 30 years of development--he is about to pull off a very specific sequence of moves for the first time.

On its face, Mood Swings delivers on its promise of being incredibly straightforward. In its primary format, two players (although it can be played with more) each form a hand of five cards from a single 45-card deck. Each card is named after an emotion, has an associated value, and a unique effect, with only one-card-per-person played each round. After every participant completes their turns, whichever person has the highest total value of cards on the table wins the round, and winning three rounds secures victory. Cards in play carry over between rounds, with the winner of the previous round going first, and the loser drawing a new card (more often than not, going second is advantageous.)

It’s the final round, with myself and Rosewater tied at 2 rounds a piece. As he begins to explain the series of moves that he wants to pull off, he comes to realize that it’s not actually going to go the way he thought. You see, Rosewater already has Vanity in play, which has a starting value of zero, but increases by one for every card (mood) he has on the board, including itself. However, if his hand is empty, Vanity instead boosts itself by three for every mood he has in play.

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Warcraft 3: Legacy is now available on Battle.net as its own client, meaning fans of Blizzard's old-school RTS no longer need to install or launch Warcraft 3: Reforged to access the classic.

When Blizzard launched Warcraft 3: Reforged (to disastrous results) back in 2020, it essentially replaced the original version of the game on Blizzard's platform. Though players could still technically play with original Warcraft 3 visuals within Reforged, the "remaster" was objectively worse in many ways. It lacked features like player profiles and competitive ladders, and made it so many custom maps, the lifeblood of Warcraft 3's lasting popularity, no longer worked.

Now, players can go back to an earlier version directly through Battle.net, as quietly announced last week in a forum post.

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May is Military Appreciation Month, and as Activision does each year, it's honoring soldiers with in-game content for Call of Duty to support the Call of Duty Endowment.

This year's Call of Duty Endowment DLC is called the Navigator: Tracer Pack, and it's inspired by the real retired service member Captain Chris Cassidy. Cassidy, who was also involved in creating the DLC, is a former US Navy SEAL and NASA astronaut. 100% of the net proceeds from the DLC bundle in Black Ops 7 and Warzone will go to the Call of Duty Endowment, just like previous Military Appreciation Month DLC. Pricing wasn't announced, but previous bundles sold for $20-$25.

You can see the content in action in the video below, while a full rundown of its contents can be seen below the video. Cassidy earned the Bronze Star for leading a nine-day operation Zhawar Kili cave complex in search of Osama bin Laden in the weeks immediately after 9/11. He later became an astronaut and completed six spacewalks; he spent 182 days in space in total.

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Randy Pitchford, the co-founder and main boss at Borderlands developer Gearbox, has commented on a recent AI-created photo that he posted on social media and clarified his studio's stance on using AI for game development.

Pitchford said he recently asked ChatGPT to generate a selfie of an AI that indicates "how they feel based on how I interact with it," and it came back with the image you can see below. Pitchford was mocked for this so-called "AI slop," with one person saying a real photo of himself working in his office and taken by a Gearbox employee might have gone over better. Pitchford replied by saying that this person missed the point. Pitchford wanted the AI to create an image of what it perceived to be itself, not Pitchford, as part of the developer's effort to shine a light on the "absurdity of the idea of AI having an identity."

I asked my primary AI tool to generate a selfie that indicates how they feel based on how I interact with it and this is what it generated (note: background words were not prompted and have zero relationship to anything real). pic.twitter.com/ufn9jWhNGh

— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) May 3, 2026

In another post, Pitchford clarified his position further, saying he uses ChatGPT primarily as a search engine. He said he recently tried out the image-generation part of ChatGPT, with his specific prompt for the image being: "Make a picture of yourself as if you worked at my company, Gearbox Software."

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While May 4 may not be an official holiday on your calendar, it's a happy day for Star Wars fans. It's a great time to rewatch the movies and shows, but there's also a horde of fun new merch debuted on this day every year. And who needs an excuse to buy Star Wars merch, really? There are tons of exclusive deals at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and beyond, plus some cool merch to check out at the official Disney Store. We've combed through the listings and highlighted some the best Star Wars Day deals below, but be mindful most of these discounts are only good for today, so grab them while you can.

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Amazon's best discount is on the Star Wars Citizen watches, which are discounted as high as 51% off and come in Darth Vader and Han Solo styles. We also love the vintage-inspired May The Fourth Be With You t-shirts, which come in the classic poster style and a colorful font with a group of the series' most beloved characters.

Walmart's Star Wars deals are heavy on Lego sets, so if you're a collector, this is the sale for you. A few of the discounted sets include the Acclamator-Class Assault Ship, The Mandalorian Trouble on Tattooine, and the Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter. Target's deals feature everything from Star Wars Funko Pops to collectible figures like The Black Series Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper.

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With Star Wars making its return to the big screen this month in The Mandalorian and Grogu, Secretlab has unveiled a new gaming chair based on the upcoming film. Just like its other special edition chairs, the new Secretlab Titan Evo features a design inspired by the movie's armor-clad main character, and it's now available to preorder.

Secretlab Titan Evo: The Mandalorian and Grogu Gaming ChairGallery See at Secretlab

The new Titan Evo chairs come equipped with their own take on the fabled Beskar armor of Mandalore, as they have a chrome leatherette design modeled after the mythic metal. The silver materials are complemented by several small nods to the Mandalorian, Din Djarin, like a Mudhorn signet embossed on the headrest and visual elements based on the design of his helmet, chestplate, and vambraces. Another neat Easter egg is a "This is the way" quote on the seat base, written in the Mando'a language.

One of GameSpot's favorite gaming chairs, the Secretlab Titan Evo scores high thanks to its use of premium materials and an affordable price point. Secretlab offers this model in three sizes--small, regular, and extra-large--as well as several additional upholstery options like SoftWeave Plus fabric, NAPA leather, and Exotic Ash Microsuede. Each chair is equipped with built-in lumbar support that automatically adjusts to your sitting position, 4D adjustable armrests, and a memory foam neck pillow that makes them comfortable to sit in for long stretches--but don't forget to get up and stretch every hour!

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Dan Frazier, one of the original artists for Magic: The Gathering, has been wrapped up in a plagiarism scandal this month over a recently released image of the One Ring from The Hobbit set. Fans on Reddit quickly noticed that Frazier's image greatly resembled a previous One Ring illustration by Marta Nael from the Tales of Middle-earth set. Now, Frazier and Magic: The Gathering's parent company, Wizards of the Coast, have acknowledged that Nael's art was used without her permission or credit for her work.

"I made a mistake, and I feel awful," wrote Frazier in a statement on X. "I especially feel for Marta, whose work I adore. In trying to create an iconic version of The One Ring, while looking at references online, I ended up using Marta's Ring as a reference and painted over it to try to depict the item the fans hold dear to their hearts. In doing so, I didn't make it my own. I'm reaching out to Marta privately to apologize artist to artist."

A message from Dan Frazier and Wizards of the Coast: pic.twitter.com/4VCM8avcay

— Magic: The Gathering (@wizards_magic) May 2, 2026

Wizards of the Coast's message stated that it has plans to pay Nael for her work and that both she and Frazier will be credited for the art in the digital versions. The company's statement also noted that it didn't catch the similarities between the two works before adding, "We still value Dan and his contributions and are grateful for his place in the game."

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With rumors swirling that Kingdom Come developer Warhorse is developing a new The Lord of the Rings RPG, actor Tom McKay--who plays main character Henry in the Kingdom Come series--has commented on which The Lord of the Rings character he would like to play in a hypothetical game.

He told Radio Times that The Lord of the Rings is filled with "incredibly rich, complex characters," but if he had to choose one, it would be a character with Aragorn vibes. He also said, should he be cast in a Lord of the Rings game, he would want his character to differ from Henry.

"If I were to do it, and I flatter to think that anybody would want me to do it, I'd probably rather nudge it away from the Henry vibes a little bit. I quite like playing a sort of broad palette of characters," he said.

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One of the biggest banks in the world, Bank of America, said in a new investor note that it believes Take-Two should price GTA 6 at $80 to help drive prices higher across the industry. This is happening against a backdrop where games are getting more and more expensive to make.

The bank attended the recent iicon event in Las Vegas, where Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick discussed GTA 6's pricing at a high level, and said in its note that GTA 6 should be the game that kicks off a new trend of $80 games across the board. Omar Dessouky, the Bank of America securities stock analyst who wrote the note, said he heard from attendees at the event that the video game business is struggling.

He said the industry overall would struggle to sell games for $80 if one of the most anticipated games ever--GTA 6--comes out at $70. And given that, he said, "We think it's in Take-Two's self-interest, as a publisher and partner to many developers, to raise the price point for the entire industry," according to Seeking Alpha.

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One of Walt Disney World's most popular attractions, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, reopened on May 3 after about 1.5 years of downtime for refurbishments and upgrades. The reopening did not go entirely to plan, as cast members had to use a fire extinguisher on the Magic Kingdom ride to deal with an issue, prompting an evacuation of guests and the ride to close temporarily as the issue was addressed.

A parkgoer posted a photo on social media showing a cast member using a fire extinguisher on the ride's tracks, with a white substance covering the area. Whether or not there was an actual fire is unknown. The incident happened around 5:45 PM and the ride later reopened.

No injuries were reported, and Disney has not commented on the mishap.

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Last Flag, the third-person shooter from Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds and developer Night Street Games, has not reached enough players to support the development of new content beyond what was planned already. The game isn't shutting down, however.

"We don't want to kill our game--we want to give it to the community who helped us get here," the developers said in a Steam post. "Although our player count is not currently where we need it to be to support additional development beyond our upcoming planned patches, we are shifting our focus to make sure those updates give tons of value and control to our players so the game can continue to thrive and grow."

In the next few months, Last Flag will add its promised new content, including a new character, a new map, and a new mode, along with more cosmetics and the introduction of leaderboards and custom rulesets.

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The latest chapter in video game retailer GameStop's tumultuous story is unfolding, as the company has announced plans to make a deal to buy eBay for $55.5 billion.

GameStop said in a news release that it submitted a "non-binding proposal" to buy 100% of eBay at $125 per share in cash and stock, at 50% each. This would be about a 20% premium over where eBay's stock was trading on Friday and a 46% premium to eBay's closing price on February 4 this year. That was the day that GameStop started buying eBay stock. Today, it owns about 5% of eBay's outstanding stock.

CEO Ryan Cohen told The Wall Street Journal, "There is nobody who is more qualified, based on my experience, to run the eBay business," he said.

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Last month, SNK revealed that Kenshiro, star of Fist of the North Star, would be the final Season 2 DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in June. However, that left May unspoken for, and fans were wondering who would fill the void.

Today, during a special presentation at Evo Japan, SNK unveiled the next DLC character would be another crossover character, but this time from a franchise in SNK's portfolio: Mr. Karate, the mask-wearing martial artist from Art of Fighting, is next up--but this Mr. Karate is different from the one we've seen before.

In previous SNK fighting games, Mr. Karate has been an alter ego for Takuma Sakazaki, the father of Art of Fighting protagonist Ryo Sakazaki and the final boss of the first game. However, while this version of Mr. Karate sports the well-known Tengu mask, the man underneath is donning the long ponytail, suit, and gold chain of Robert Garcia, Ryo's best friend and co-protagonist of Art of Fighting.

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Resident Evil 6 didn't go over very well with players when it was released in 2012, but director Zach Cregger and production designer Tom Hammock apparently saw something in the game worth revisiting while creating the upcoming Resident Evil reboot film.

During a set visit attended by GamesRadar, Hammock noted that creatures from Resident Evil 6 will appear in the film. He also added that the team pulled some inspiration from Resident Evil 4 as well.

"You'll see a lot of Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 6," said Hammock. "Zach and I went through and pulled specific creature elements that we like from the games, whether it's tentacles, the teeth integration, and then tried to take that language and move it over to these creatures."

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Adult Lego fans have no shortage of ways to indulge in nostalgia in recent years. Besides making plenty of game-themed sets based on Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Minecraft, Lego has also seen fit to give nostalgic Gen-Xers and Millenials (and retro-interested young folks) ways to rebuild the nostalgic gaming consoles of their past (minus the game-playing capability) with NES, Game Boy, and even Atari 2600 kits. Today, Lego and Sega unveiled the newest set to join the library of brick-based consoles: the Lego Sega Genesis.

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This set, due for release on June 1st, marks the first Sega console (though technically not the first piece of Sega hardware) to enter the Lego lineup. Retailing for £34.99 / €39.99 / $39.99, the set contains 479 pieces and is 4.5 inches long and six inches wide. It also comes with a cartridge and controllers you can insert and connect for the full console experience. You'll be able to order the Lego Genesis from Lego itself online, or you can purchase it from your favorite brick-and-mortar retailer.

Of course, eagle-eyed Sega fans have surely noticed that some pictures show the console with Genesis branding, while others say Mega Drive--the latter being the system's Japanese and European moniker. The model will come with stickers allowing you to customize which console variant you want, so if you're from North America but prefer the maiden name of Sega's 16-bit legend, nobody's going to stop you from building it however you want.

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Ultimate Grogu

$600 | Releases April 1, 2027

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In November 2019, arguably the world's most iconic new duo made their debut by way of the Disney+ show The Mandalorian: Din Djarin, played by the inimitable Pedro Pascal, and Grogu, who was nicknamed "Baby Yoda" before his real name was revealed in season two. The world lost its collective marbles over Grogu, filling Etsy with fan-made merch within days of the show's premiere and making it obvious Disney had a major new star on its hands. Now, seven years later, there's no shortage of Grogu merchandise on the market, but the new Ultimate Grogu from Hasbro is by far the most realistic yet. The life-size collectible animatronic not only looks like the adorable Force-sensitive character, but it also features more than 250 interactive movements and sounds. You will have to wait until the figure launches on April 1, 2027, to add him to your collection, but you can preorder the little guy now for $600 at Amazon, GameStop, and Hasbro..

Ultimate Grogu $600 | Releases April 1, 2027

Ultimate Grogu is a fully animatronic, life-size collectible that is by far the most realistic yet, featuring more than 250 animatronics and sounds. Preorders are available for $600 at Amazon, GameStop, and Hasbro.

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The Ultimate Grogu figure offers three modes. Explore Mode shows off all his cool abilities, while if you plan to cosplay Mando and want Grogu to be less lively, you can switch him into Grab & Go Mode, where his responsiveness will be limited. There's also Display Mode for when you just want him to hang out on a shelf and give him the occasional head pat (which he'll respond to cutely, of course).

Grogu comes with a few play accessories, including his cookie, which will shake when he tries to use the Force to pull it closer. You also get the Grav Charge accessory, which he'll have unique reactions to, so try it out to see what he does. If you want to take him on the go, he runs on four D batteries, but you can also plug him in at home if he's just going to hang out on your display shelf.

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Even before I began playing Magic The Gathering, I had heard of Jace Beleren. Though the mono-blue spellslinger hasn't taken center stage in any of the game's ongoing stories for a few years, his reputation and past actions loom over nearly every expansion and solidify him as one the game's most famous figures. Now, Jace is readying up to return in a big way, as Magic the Gathering's next in-universe set, Reality Fracture, sees him, quite literally, reshape the universe we know and love.

Leading up to MagicCon Las Vegas, long-time Magic the Gathering designer Mark Rosewater and Reality Fracture creative lead Meris Mullaley met with press to offer a first look at the upcoming set. Though the pair opted not to share too many cards from the upcoming set, they did open up about what the set's about.

Reality Fracture kicks off shortly after Jace assumes a new mantle, The Theorist, and creates an alternate universe known as the Echoverse. Though why he created the Echoverse has yet to be confirmed, my best guess is that it has something to do with his protege, Tamira--a character whom I suspect might actually have a much closer relationship to Jace than has been revealed. Though Wizards of the Coast has stated that Jace and his long-time Gorgon partner Vraska are unable to have children due to their physiological differences, it's hard to ignore that Tamira is a Gorgon with human-like features who possesses powerful magic and Simic coloring--blue, like Jace, and green, like Vraska. All signs point to Tam being Jace and Vraska's daughter from another universe--one in which the pair could have a child. In summation, Reality Fracture seems poised to be Magic the Gathering's take on Wandavison, so it might be worth bracing yourself for potential devastation.

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May 4 is just around the corner, which is as good an excuse as any to celebrate being a Star Wars fan by buying all the new things (unless you're saving your pennies for that Jedi Master badge for Celebration, that is). If fandom-themed bags are your jam, you might be interested in Loungefly's newest additions to its Star Wars collection, which include five new backpacks, two new crossbody bags, and a cute new selection of charms to add to your daily carries. They're all available now, and we've detailed them all below. If you're quick, you can get them in time to show off on Star Wars Day.

Grogu and Anzellan Drawstring Bucket Crossbody With Coin Bag $75

What's cuter than Grogu hanging out in his floating pod? A purse that looks like Grogu hanging out in his floating pod, naturally. This bag gives the pod a spring makeover in shades of purple and mint. It unzips on the back of the pod and is lined with a lavender print with Grogu reaching out for butterflies. The adjustable strap makes it perfect for crossbody carry when you go to your next convention.

See at Loungefly Darth Maul Convertible Backpack & Tote Crossbody Bag $90

If you can't decide between a tote and a backpack, this bag solves that problem by being both. With Darth Maul-inspired patterns on the front and am embroidered Sith Eternal logo on the back, this is the Dark Side vibe you've been looking for. Red handles and a red detachable strap round out the package, and the inside is lined with a delightful red pattern with Maul's mug peeking out at you. There's even a cool detail on the sides of the bag: Maul's dual saber.

See at Loungefly Darth Maul Drawstring Mini Backpack $90

This classic backpack style features red embroidery designs on the top flap, front pocket, and side pockets bordered by roses. It has a bright red lining with a unique pattern, a matching red drawstring, and a zipper front pocket for easy access to your stuff. It's a web exclusive, so if you want it, you'll have to order directly from Loungefly's website.

See at Loungefly Leia, Padmé, and Rey Floral Mini Backpack $90

If you prefer your Star Wars vibe more femme and pastel, this backpack fits the bill. With a cream background and light pink faux leather accents on the zippers, handle, and straps, it's the perfect bag for spring. Leia gets top billing on the front pocket, but if you turn it to the right or left, you'll find Padmé and Rey on each side pocket. The lining features a pink and white pattern with all three women, framed by roses. If you've always been inspired by the ladies of the legendary series, this is a great way to show it off.

See at Loungefly Padmé Cosplay Mini Backpack $90

This backpack is inspired by the stunning gown Padmé wears in Attack of the Clones. Combining draping lines with cream, pink, and purple accents with gold zippers and the white metal ornament from the chest decor of the dress, it's a lovely nod to a memorable moment in the film. The lining shows a silhouette of Padmé and Anakin on a pink and purple background, perfectly matching the bag's aesthetic.

See at Loungefly Grogu Cosplay Mini Backpack $90

If you need something to wear to the upcoming premiere of The Mandalorian & Grogu later this month, this might be just the thing. This mini backpack in shades of tan and brown features sherpa trim and a silver foil pocket on the front. The lining is green and features several Grogu faces, along with his favorite blue frog. Like all Loungefly's backpacks, it has adjustable straps and an embossed metal logo plate.

See at Loungefly The Mandalorian Grogu & Anzellan Drawstring Bucket Crossbody Bag with Coin Bag $75

If you prefer handbag styles to backpacks, check out the Grogu & Anzellan crossbody bag. It has a brown faux leather handle and a detatchable matching crossbody strap, so you have multiple ways to carry it. It has a canvas patchwork background with Grogu and the metal Loungefly logo charm on one side, and Anzellans peeking out on the other. The inside features a green bag with a brown faux leather drawstring. When you open it, you'll find a pattern that features Mando, Grogu, and the Anzellans. You also get a bonus coin bag in the shape of Mando's helmet, which you can clip on either side.

See at Loungefly Mini Mystery Backpack Bag Charms (1 Per Purchase) $20 each

Bag charms have been very popular over the last few years, and this set takes advantage of the trend with the options being Darth Vader, Yoda, R2-D2, C3P0, Chewbacca, and a Stormtrooper. These are packaged blind box style, so you don't know which one you'll get until you open the package.

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The Lord of the Rings will always hold a place of honor in Magic: The Gathering. At a time when Universes Beyond crossover cards were confined to limited Secret Lair drops like The Walking Dead, or preconstructed Commander decks like Warhammer 40K, The Lord of the Rings introduced the first-ever tentpole Universed Beyond expansion with Tales of Middle-Earth in 2023.

Now, Tolkien's high fantasy world is returning to Wizards of The Coast's tenured trading card game in August with The Hobbit, the prequel story to the LOTR trilogy. After seeing a handful of cards at a pre-MagicCon Las Vegas press preview earlier this week, we suspect Magic's return to Middle-Earth will be as impactful as the first one.

(NOTE: There may be some cards revealed during the Preview Panel that were not shown to press during the press preview.)

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Ask any Magic: The Gathering player what the most disappointing set of the past 12-18 months has been, and the Spider-Man set from September 2025 will often be the first or second choice. A mishmash of popular and obscure characters (Spider-UK? Huh?), inconsistent mechanics, and a subpar limited environment doomed Peter Parker's first foray into the MTG world.

The next set on the 2026 schedule, however, is Marvel Super Heroes, and Wizards of the Coast hopes to prove that Spider-Man was an exception, not the rule. After the set's brief appearance during the Preview Panel at MagicCon: Las Vegas, the jury is still out, and we're starting to become concerned.

When's Marvel?

During a press preview of the Preview Panel (yes, a preview of the preview) earlier this week, Wizards of the Coast showed off cards from the next three upcoming expansions: June's Marvel Super Heroes, August's The Hobbit, and October's in-universe Reality Fracture. Of those three expansions, we were shown over 20 cards and pieces of art from The Hobbit, 18 cards/art pieces from Reality Fracture, and just five new cards/art pieces from Marvel Super Heroes.

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