ADVISORY/Trading Card Game Phenomenon Goes Digital; New Magic: The Gathering Online Game Will be Previewed At E3 Expo.News/Assignment Editors ADVISORY...for Thursday Thursday: see week. (May 23) E3Expo 2002 --(BUSINESS WIRE) Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes. Originally a basement-run role-playing game publisher, they popularized the collectible card game genre with in Game's Creator Creator may refer to:
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WHAT: The trading card game phenomenon Magic: The
Gathering(R) is set to take the World (Wide Web) by
storm with its debut as an online game at E3Expo in
Los Angeles. Online games, the fastest-growing
category in the electronic games industry, will be
in the spotlight at E3 and Magic: The Gathering
Online is sure to be one of the most talked about
online games of the show and year.
There are more than 7 million Magic: The Gathering
players worldwide. Magic: The Gathering Online
represents a new genre of online games -- electronic
trading card games that enable players to collect,
trade and duel with "digital objects." More than
60,000 players have participated in the Magic Online
beta since February. Magic Online is set to release
on the heels of E3, in late June.
WHO: Magic: The Gathering Creator Richard Garfield, one
of the gaming industry's true gurus, will meet Magic
Pro Tour Player Chris Benafel at E3 in an online
duel.
WHERE: E3Expo -- L.A. Convention Center
Wizards of the Coast/Magic: The Gathering Online booth #4005
Petree Hall (between South and West Halls, near THQ)
WHEN: Garfield/Benafel head-to-head Magic Online competition
Thursday, May 23, 2:30-4 p.m.
Magic Online live game demos and interviews
available throughout the show Wednesday, May 22,
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday,
May 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
VISUALS: Magic Online is in the final weeks of beta-testing
and is fully playable/demonstrable.
-- Online players can be observed in the game environment
as avatars seated at virtual tables. A quick click of
the mouse enables observers to look over a player's
shoulder and watch as digital Magic cards are put into
play.
-- Garfield, Benafel and other players will be available
in-person at E3 to play and discuss Magic Online.
-- B-roll of game footage available.
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