338 - MTG Returns to Middle-earth With The Hobbit, Marvel Snap Devs Hit Layoffs | 04.05.26

About this episode

The episode discusses Magic: The Gathering's return to Middle-earth with The Hobbit and the layoffs at Marvel Snap's developer, Second Dinner.

Magic: The Gathering heads back to Middle-earth with The Hobbit , hoping to recreate the success of its Lord of the Rings crossover. Meanwhile, the One Ring artist apologizes after plagiarism claims, and Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner confirms painful layoffs to keep the studio moving. The Evening Buzz is an entertainment talk-show that focuses on local & international pop culture; movie and video game reviews, new weekly releases (on Netflix, Apple TV, and more). It keeps you updated with the latest in entertainment and gaming news. It's all you need to know in the internet culture trends. Presented by Mikail Atiyeh Friday till Monday from 8 - 9 PM GST in the UAE on 95.00 FM, online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com and www.sba.net.ae/en or via our App: Maraya App.

People in this episode

Host: Mikail Atiyeh

Topics covered

• Magic: The Gathering
• The Hobbit
• Marvel Snap
• layoffs
• plagiarism
• entertainment news

Keywords

• Magic: The Gathering
• The Hobbit
• Marvel Snap
• layoffs
• plagiarism
• entertainment
• gaming news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Second Dinner

Products: Magic: The Gathering

Books & works: The Hobbit

Places: UAE

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