Pristine Talisman may be the first card to be previewed (via the ever eclectic Magic Arcana) from the third set of the Scars of Mirrodin block, Mirrodin Pure.

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Suture Priest was previewed over at the Magic Arcana today, the first card from the possible third set of Scars of Mirrodin block, New Phyrexia. Although Suture Priest was previewed alongside the possible Mirrodin Pure alternative, Pristine Talisman, only one of the sets will actually be printed as “Action”.

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Jon St. John, the voice of Duke Nukem, has announced today via Twitter @JSJakaDukeNukem that he’ll be doing a voice pack for S2’s Heroes of Newerth. What more could anyone want in a HoN voice pack than the lovely talents of the Duke?

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Karn turns to the darkside in Mirrodin Besieged with a little bit of Corrupted Conscience, a Mind Control variant that is beyond dangerous in Limited and may be relevant in constructed formats as well. Corrupted Conscience offers infect on top of your thievery – at no additional cost.

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For the first time in GRAMMY history, a song created for a video game Civilization IV has come away a winner in a historical victory. Christopher Tin’s “Baba Yetu” emerged victorious and represents the first time a video game music entry has won a GRAMMY.

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Bladed Pinions was an average piece of equipment you might see in a Scars of Mirrodin Limited environment, alongside infect creatures, dinosaurs, or weapon-wielding goblins, but not really something worthy of high picks or praise. With Mirrodin Besieged coming into the draft scene, Bladed Pinions has gained significant value

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The Flesh-Eater Imp is possibly one of the strongest Limited Mirrodin Besieged infect creatures around, featuring flying and lethal pumpability. As an uncommon, Flesh-Eater Imp shines in regards to availability as well.

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Maokai, the Twisted Treant, is the latest champion coming to Riot Games’ League of Legends. No game can be complete without a an evil animated tree, and Maokai looks like he’ll be able to fulfill a powerful role as a disabler and protector, a sort of barksmith “ganktank”. Let’s take a look at Maokai’s abilities:

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Mirrodin Besieged features some super-sized infect creatures, and Phyrexian Hydra is a good example. Although it will eventually wither away in combat with opposing forces, at just 5 mana this green gargantuan represents a threat your opponent will have to take seriously.

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Trion Worlds’ Rift will be launching on March 1st, and Walmart is joining in on the fun with a Shambler Hatchling pet exclusive to the Walmart boxed edition of the game, available at both the retail locations and Walmart.com

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