Episode 283 - Lairs, Lawsuits, and Layoffs

There was so much crazy news in 2025 that it's taking us TWO episodes to go over. In this one we're covering January to June. You're going to be amazed how much happened this year.  Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg

This week we cover: MTG being played in prisons, holiday tech prices, foot keyboards, VIP MagicCon badge sales, MTG Box A Box promo ending, and more Saudi/EA news.  Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg

This week we cover: Secret Lair Monster Hunter cancellation, strange LGS/Arena promotion, Marvel's Magik concern, Battlefield record sales, Iroh Box Lunch promo, and Steam games getting cheaper.  Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg

This week we cover: Video Game Award nominees, gamer trading issues, Marvel Rivals news, gift guide help, MTG and Pokemon theft, and potentially major Ubisoft problems. Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg

This week we cover: Solving the Secret Lair ordering issue, why people game differently, Microsoft PR problems, Avatar art, new MTG statue, and problems around the game industry.  Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg

This week we cover: More Vivi problems, bad internet behavior, 2K pack ban update, Avatar previews,  board game industry updates, Ravensburger/Upper Deck lawsuit, and future MTG branding.  Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg

This week we cover: Commander Brackets 2.0 update, TwitchCon attacks and fallout,  pack strike on NBA2K, video games and your vision, Magic Limited Championships, Fortnite x Simpsons, and Secret Lair countdown. Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg

This week we cover: Universes Beyond being compared to slop, recent WotC survey, crazy competitions, TMNT previews, Pokemon Go update, DC KO story, and problems with AI as a companion.  Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg

This week we cover: Places MTG can crossover in culture, issues with political attire at events, Ninja Turtles being spoiled, tariffs pushing game prices, Kickstart strike, and live births on Twitch.  Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg

This week we cover: out 300 episode journey, crazy house issues, the Gazban Ogress saga, rising convention costs, Spider-man set reactions, MagicCon Atlanta recap, and EA getting bought by the Saudis.  Support the show by getting $5 credit for free at www.manapool.com/promo/colorofmagic     Please remember to rate the show and leave a comment! DeQuan - @powrdragn Brian - @brianpsionic Color of Magic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColorofMagic Website: https://www.colorofmtg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmtg