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Bloomburrow Set Review feat. @TypicalGeminiMTG - Bonus Action ep. 6

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Bloomburrow's full release is out NOW and it is shaping up to be the best set of the year! We go over all the set specific mechanics, point out some cards and cycles of cards that are worth noting, and get wildly off topic from time to time... don't worry about it!

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After a week where there was so much information that we couldn't properly dive into it all, we are gifted with a calm week, giving the Bros some time to dig into their favorite hobbies!

D&D's 2024 revision has shown us the new designs for the monster stat blocks as well as the new character sheets! Are they better than what we had or just change for changes sake?

We are now in the thick of Bloomburrow spoiler season as well! (not that we've just had a high power set release, a universes beyond set release, and previews for sets that are coming out AFTER Bloomburrow, but I digress) We go over some of the new set mechanics, some returning mechanics, a powerful cycle of sorceries, and some.... interesting commanders....

MAJOR D&D and Magic Previews!

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The universe loves to give us barely anything to talk about for weeks on end, only to infodump a MASSIVE amount of stuff on us all at once!

The CRIT Awards is no longer going to be at GenCon after threats of violence; D&D has been previewing all of the classes and some feats, spells, and new mechanics; and out of Magic Con we have new Previews for Bloomburrow, Duskmourn House of Horror's and a new Standard legal (for at least 5 years!) set in Magic the Gathering Foundations!

Magic the Gathering is getting out of hand! feat. @TypicalGeminiMTG

We have our friend Typical Gemini on to talk about Modern Horizons 3, the state of Magic the Gathering, and just getting into our love of the game! You'll probably see more of him in the future as other mtg sets begin to release!

2024 D&D is gonna be GREAT! (Also NICE)

Dungeon's & Dragons 2024 Revision may be the update that D&D has needed. They are posting videos daily discussing all the major updates to the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Masters Guide, and Monster Manual! We take the time to go over this first wave of announcements and get hyped for the newest version of the worlds greatest RPG!

Assassin's Creed is also already in spoiler season for Magic the Gathering (didn't we just get Modern Horizons 3???). Sam is the resident AC fan in this dungeon, so what is the vibe check on these spoilers from the fan and the outsider?

Also, Hatsune Miku's next Secret lair, the Tolarian Community College's newest kickstarter, and.... D&D Stamps?!?!

CRIT Awards Chaos with Ivy! - Bonus Action ep. 4

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So we orginally wanted to discuss the Finalists for the CRIT Awards, but in classic Dungeon Bros fashion... It devolves into chaotic nonsense that is hardly related to the CRIT Awards at all. Ivy is a joy and be sure to get your votes in once the finalists are announced!

Wizards of the Coast hiring AI Programmer?!

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Wizards of the Coast just can't help themselves can they? There is an UPROAR because of a Job listing for a "Principal A.I. Engineer" for their video game division. Is it that big a deal or are people just over reacting (yet again)?

We also discuss the D&D TV series being dropped by Paramount+ and WotC shopping it to other production and streaming companies. Former Wizards President Cynthia Williams new job, and our final thoughts for Modern Horizons 3 before the set is officially released!

Modern Horizons 3 Debut!

The Eldrazi are inside the PC I SWEAR! Despite being plagued by failed audio recordings and frozen video we nonetheless strive forward because there were a LOT of reveals for Modern Horizon's 3 with the world reveal of their Debut video. We get to see the commander deck commanders and backup commanders, new cycles of cards, powerful reprints, and so so much more.

Also, D&D is returning to Greyhawk as the official campaign setting for One D&D's Dungeon Masters Guide; a new Magic banlist targeting Unfinity and.... Pauper?!, plus we take questions from the Patreon audience to discuss our thoughts on banning cards in Magic's commander format, as well as other properties we would like to see get Magic the Gathering releases!

Hasbro's DIRE Earnings Report

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As with all news cycles the good must come with the bad... One D&D Players Handbook Fireside chat in this case being the good, with the Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast 2023 & Q1 2024 earnings report being the Bad. Financials aren't looking too hot for Hasbro, despite WotC keeping the ship afloat.

We also discuss Modern Horizons 3 Leaks, MTG Pride events, an MTG Manga, the new most expensive Magic card ever sold, and a new Hatsune Miku secret lair?!?!

Sudden Departure: Wizards President Resigns Abruptly

Wizards of the Coast President Cynthia Williams has filed with the SEC that she is resigning from her post effective THIS WEEK, and interestingly enough, right before the next quarterly earnings are made public... We go over her tenure and time with the company as well as discuss who would be a good replacement. We also have updates to Daggerhearts Beta systems, Larian Studios moving on from Baldur's gate, Modern Horizon's 3 Flip-walker leaks, Cowboy Bebop Promo cards for Standard events, D&D Converse collabs, and answer questions from the audience!