[From Gamasutra's creators, GamerBytes is a blog about downloadable console & handheld games - from XBLA through WiiWare, PSN and DSiWare to PSP Minis.]

« EU WiiWare Update - MaBoShi and Critter Round-Up | Main | Tenchu: Shadow Assault Confirmed For Xbox Live Arcade? »

Friday, August 29, 2008

XBLA: Magic The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers Confirmed For Xbox Live Arcade

duelssplash.jpg

Way back in February it was announced that Wizards Of The Coast and Stainless Games were working together to create a Magic The Gathering game for Xbox Live Arcade. Today it has finally been given a title, and it will be playable at the Penny Arcade Expo this weekend.

Developed by Stainless Games, Ltd., Duels of the Planeswalkers lets players simulate the Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game through an interactive digital experience. Players take on the role of a Planeswalker, a powerful wizard who battles others for glory, knowledge and conquest.

Each Planeswalker has an arsenal of spells and creatures showcased by virtual cards. Players can either choose to battle against the computer or compete online against real life opponents using Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE service offerings. With endless game play scenarios, including multiplayer game mode, Duels of the Planeswalkers offers an unrivaled depth in which each game is different from the last.

MTG: DOTP is scheduled for official release in Spring 2009, and can be demoed at PAX at Wizards of the Coast’s booth. Any hardcore Magic fans out there? Let us know what you think.

Source: Flames Rising: Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers

Comments

I'm not a hardcore fan, but I did used to play casually and enjoyed the PC version.

I've been hoping they'd do this for a while now, though. It'd be a great fit.

I'm glad it's sounds like it's card based and not some RTS or action title.

As it's just the digital version of original, I'm golden.

Post a comment


If you enjoy reading GamerBytes.com, you might also want to check out these CMP Game Group sites:

Gamasutra (the 'art and business of games'.)

Game Career Guide (for student game developers.)

Games On Deck (serving mobile game developers.)

Indie Games (for independent game players/developers.)

Game Set Watch (the Group's alt.game weblog.)

Weekly Archive

[Twitter / RSS feed]
GamerBytes.com is dedicated to the console digital game download scene - and is created by the folks behind:

Copyright © 2008 Think Services