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Tag: trading card games

breakpoint

Power up Your ‘Pokémon TCG’ With the ‘BREAKpoint’ Expansion and New Triple Power Tins

April 17, 2016December 13, 2017Z

Here’s a little poem:

Your Pokémon suck.
You need to check out ‘BREAKpoint’
And these cool new tins.

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‘Yomi’ Combines Fighting Games With Card Game Strategy

October 1, 2015December 13, 2017Mark Vorenkamp

A review of the Steam game ‘Yomi,’ the digital version of a popular fighting card game.

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Trading Card Games for the Rest of Us

Trading Card Games for the Rest of Us — Trading and Collecting

September 22, 2015May 10, 2020Rory Bristol1

Now that you have some cards, and know what cards you want from your deck, it’s time to talk about getting the cards.

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Trading Card Games for the Rest of Us – Decks, Formats, and Strategies

September 13, 2015December 13, 2017Rory Bristol

The next installment of Trading Card Games for the Rest of Us is here! Join the author as he introduces strategies and rules for deck building.

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Trading Card Games for the Rest of Us – Cards

September 8, 2015December 13, 2017Rory Bristol

Explore trading card games with the author, as he breaks down the cards to their base parts, using well-known Magic: the Gathering cards for example.

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'Magic Duels' – Play 'Magic' on iOS Devices

July 14, 2015December 13, 2017Rory Bristol2

The good, bad, and ugly of Wizards of the Coast’s newest app, ‘Magic Duels.’

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Weekend Pokémon Update

February 8, 2015December 13, 2017Z

There’s a lot going on in the world of Pokémon, not the least of which concerns a new tie-in with upcoming card game expansion, Pokémon TCG: XY—Primal Clash.

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Pokémon TCG Online Now on iPad

October 1, 2014December 13, 2017Z

You can now enjoy the Pokémon TCG Online on your iPad.

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Get Ready to Rumble With The Pokémon TCG: XY—Furious Fists

September 19, 2014December 13, 2017Z

Over the last several weeks, the kids and I have been exploring the latest Pokémon card game expansion, Furious Fists, and, as the name implies, this set is all about overwhelming power.

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Symphonic Evolutions

Games, Music and More: A Pokémon News Round-up

July 6, 2014December 13, 2017Z

The last few days have been positively overflowing with new developments on the Pokémon front — so much so that I decided to save it all up for this news round-up!

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The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Legends of Kalos Tins Giveaway!

May 4, 2014December 13, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The latest addition to the The Pokémon Trading Card Game is Legends of Kalos and GeekMom has three sets of tins to giveaway to our readers!

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Trading Card games for the Rest of Us

Trading Card Games for the Rest of Us – Cards, Decks, and Basics of Play

January 9, 2014December 13, 2017Rory Bristol4

Introducing TCGs to your kids? Are you new to TCGs? The author talks through the basics, with the second installment of TCGs for the rest of us.

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Pokémon TCG: XY Series

Win All Three Pokémon Trading Card Game XY Kalos Starter Sets!

December 18, 2013Nicole Wakelin

The latest additions to the Pokémon Trading Card Game are the new XY Kalos Starter Set Deluxe Versions and GeekMom is giving you a chance to win all three!

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Trading Card Games for the Rest of Us

Trading Card Games for the Rest of Us – An Introduction

December 12, 2013December 13, 2017Rory Bristol9

A general guide for introducing Trading Card Games to your family.

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Cryptozoic Launches MMO/TCG Kickstarter

May 9, 2013December 13, 2017Matt Forbeck

Cryptozoic launches a Kickstarter for an MMO/TCG called Hex.

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Your First Look At Two New Kaijudo: Clash Of The Duel Masters Expansion Cards!

April 30, 2013Nicole Wakelin1

We’ve got your first look at two new cards for the upcoming Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters expansion exclusively on GeekMom!

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Win a Set Of Three New Pokémon EX Power Tins!

March 3, 2013December 13, 2017Nicole Wakelin

Pokémon Company International is about to release three new collectible Pokémon Trading Card Game: EX Power Tins and GeekMom has a set to giveaway to one lucky reader!

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First Look: Three New Pokémon Black & White Plasma Storm Cards

December 13, 2012December 13, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The brand new Pokémon Black and White Plasma Storm cards don’t hit store shelves until February, but you can get your first look at three of the new cards right now!

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Giveaway – Kaijudo: Creatures Unleashed DVD

November 29, 2012December 14, 2017Tony Sims

We have posted several preview cards and other news about the trading card game Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters here on GeekDad in the past. Now the entire family can be entertained with the animated tales of an aspiring …

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First Look: New Pokémon Dragon Vault Cards

October 9, 2012December 13, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The newest boosters for the Pokémon Trading Card Game hit store shelves on Friday, October 5th, but if you haven’t had a chance to pick them up yet, don’t worry. You can get your first look at five new cards from the set right here!

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First Look: Three New Pokémon Black & White – Boundaries Crossed Cards

September 14, 2012December 13, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The next Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion isn’t due out until November 7th, but we’ve got your first look at three new cards from the 140 card set.

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Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters Spoiler Card

August 22, 2012December 13, 2017Tony Sims

Do you know Kaijudo? No? Well if you are into Trading Card Games, then you need to know Kaijudo – the newest franchise from Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro.

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Big Bang Theory: Mystic Warlords of Ka’a on Facebook — Awesome DVD Giveaway!

December 7, 2011December 13, 2017Matt Blum

If you watch The Big Bang Theory regularly, and even if you only tune in now and then, you may recall the first episode in which Wil Wheaton appeared playing an “evil” version of himself. The plot in that episode …

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Innistrad Brings Magic: The Gathering to the Lands of Horror

September 15, 2011John Baichtal

After several sets featuring rather arcane cosmologies, MtG publisher Wizards of the Coast is visiting Innistrad, a plane filled with werewolves, vampires and other classic horror elements. Horrifying creatures have always existed on Innistrad. The humans of this world have …

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Pokémon: Should You Catch The Call Of Legends?

February 10, 2011Admin

“Their names are legend: Raikou. Entei. Suicune. Lugia. Ho-Oh. Kyogre. Groudon. Rayquaza. Deoxys. Dialga. Palkia. And when Legendary Pokémon come together, only the greatest Trainers can control their might. In the Pokémon TCG: Call of Legends expansion, not only will …

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Phylo: Real-World Pokemon

May 7, 2010Jonathan H. Liu

Recently a couple of college kids who were over for game night were talking about Pokemon, about how they used to know the names of all the Pokemon (at least the first generation, I think). Well, then they just couldn’t …

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2010 Core Set Returns Magic: The Gathering to its Fantasy Roots

July 3, 2009December 13, 2017John Baichtal

When Magic: The Gathering was introduced in 1993, it was full of classic fantasy tropes like fireball spells, giants, goblins and elves. Naturally, as subsequent sets were released, publisher Wizards of the Coast introduced more original spells and characters, and …

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