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A few months ago the USPTO showed a new trademark registered by Wizards, 'Magic the Gathering - Tactics' and it was believed to be a new video game. Today's announcement is just that. The following was discovered by 'canadian_idiot' on the MTGSalvation forums by viewing the page source of the Arcana page on Wizards.com. The below info was hidden from the main view, but it was still present in the page code.
Tied to this, at Pro Tour Austin, there was a representative of Sony Online present meeting people and shaking hands. He and Trick spoke for a bit, though their discussions never came close to discussing any product partnerships with Wizards.
Online, 3D Turn-Based Strategy Game Scheduled for Launch in Early 2010
DENVER, Colo. – November 2, 2009 – Today, Sony Online Entertainment LLC, and Wizards of the Coast LLC announced they are developing Magic: The Gathering – Tactics, an online, 3D turn-based strategy game played within the rich Magic: The Gathering Multiverse.
"The growing Magic: The Gathering community has an insatiable desire for great strategic game experiences. Sony Online Entertainment is the perfect partner to transform the best of Magic's story, strategy and competitive play into a fantastic 'Tactics' game experience for current and new Magic fans," said Greg Leeds, president, Wizards of the Coast.
Magic: The Gathering - Tactics will allow players to command forces of dramatic 3D figures and powerful spell cards pulled from the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse. Players can participate in single player scenarios or jump right into PVP action against other players worldwide, 24 hours per day. Magic: The Gathering – Tactics is expected to feature regular content expansions, a robust tournament environment, an achievement and rankings program, and original stories of the Planeswalkers of Magic: The Gathering.
Magic: The Gathering - Tactics is being developed by SOE's Denver studio and scheduled to be available for the PC in early 2010, with a version for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system to follow.
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About Wizards of the Coast LLC
Wizards of the Coast, its logo, Magic: The Gathering, Magic: The Gathering –Tactics, Magic and Dungeons & Dragons are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the U.S.A. and other countries. © 2009 Wizards.
