Slideshow: Free Card Game Is Such a Deal

Magic: The Gathering, the popular fantasy card game, goes online with a novel marketing approach. The subscription is free, but the cards will cost. By Brad King.
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Leagues and tournaments -- staples of the card game in the real world -- are constantly up and running. Players are invited to join in, or sit back and watch.Wizards of the Coast

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The Leaping Lizards Software company spent 18 months bringing the fantasy game to the PC.

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competition -- are funded by the creators of the Magic: The Gathering card game.

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