Magic: The Pandering featuring Skulk the Hulking

About this episode

The episode discusses the integration of popular IPs into Magic: The Gathering and its implications for the community and competition.

What do Sephiroth, Aunt May, the Daleks, and Leonardo the Ninja Turtle all have in common? They're now a part of the world of Magic: the Gathering which now with it's Secret Lairs and Universes Beyond sets have co opted a bunch of beloved IPs into the beloved card game to make a bunch of beloved money. Musician and Magic card expert Skulk the Hulking gives his thoughts on how this has been both good and bad for the community, how it affects things competitively and gives us his thoughts on where it goes next (Hint: Just more capitalism). Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

People in this episode

Guest: Skulk the Hulking

Topics covered

• Magic: The Gathering
• gaming culture
• intellectual property
• community impact
• competitive gaming
• capitalism in gaming

Keywords

• Magic: The Gathering
• Skulk the Hulking
• gaming
• intellectual property
• community
• capitalism
• Secret Lairs
• Universes Beyond

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Magic: The Gathering

Places: Universes Beyond, Secret Lairs

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