This Is the Weekend Wizards of the Coast Needs to Not Put a Foot in It
Magic: The Gathering fans are gathering in Las Vegas for MagicCon amid strong enthusiasm for new game content, including the successful pre-release of Secrets of Strixhaven. Meanwhile, developers of Magic: The Gathering Arena have formed United Wizards of the Coast with the Communications Workers of America, seeking better labor protections and recognition from parent company Hasbro. Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast have declined to voluntarily recognize the union, instead emphasizing direct employee relations and hiring a law firm known for opposing unionization efforts.
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Today, Magic: The Gathering fans are descending on Las Vegas for the first ‘MagicCon’ of the year, one of three major official fan celebrations for the game. And Magic itself is certainly in a great place: there’s plenty of big new sets to look forward to, and even a brand new card game from Magic‘s current head designer to try. Secrets of Strixhaven was just confirmed as having the biggest pre-release event since 2019, providing a balm to concerned players that even in the age of Universes Beyond crossovers, the demand for original Magic isn’t just there, but…
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