NETMARBLE SUMMONS DETAILS ON ALL-NEW MOBILE GAMING EXPERIENCE - MAGIC: MANASTRIKE

Gameplay first look to be revealed at G-Star 2019 in South Korea

Netmarble Corp.Â is proud to announce new details forÂ Magic: ManaStrike, its first-ever game forÂ Wizards of the CoastÂ franchiseÂ Magic: The Gathering. Developed under license exclusively by theÂ Netmarble MonsterÂ studio,Â Magic:Â ManaStrikeÂ is aÂ mobile synchronous combat gameÂ that brings fan-favorite spells, and characters, such asÂ Chandra Nalaar, Jace BelerenÂ and more ”“ to life in an all-new genre.

Easy to play but hard to master, Magic: ManaStrikeÂ offers simple, tactical, and strategic gameplay through its user-friendly interface. Gameplay spotlights many customized strategies between opponents in intense Player vs. Player (PvP) matches. Players can experienceÂ Magic: The Gathering“sÂ vast universe of original spells and characters presented with amazing visuals in high-quality 3D, all in the palm of their hand.

“Working with Wizards of the Coast onÂ Magic:Â ManaStrikeÂ was great, and we are proud ofÂ theÂ experiences we built together to bring the brand to a whole new genre of gameplay,”“Â saidÂ Seungwon Lee, Chief Global Officer ofÂ Netmarble. “More details onÂ Magic: ManaStrikeÂ will be shared soon. We want to assure fans our game acts as a fresh new addition toÂ Magic: The Gathering, and we are eager to introduce what makesÂ Magic: The GatheringÂ special to even more players.”“

Players begin with a detailed tutorial, which guides them through the game“s early stages. After choosing a pre-made deck of cards from one of Magic“s five iconic colors -Â White, Blue, Black, RedÂ orÂ GreenÂ ”“ players will fight against live opponents, where quick tactics and fast play reign supreme on the battlefield. As they progress, players will collect new cardsÂ and enhance their units (inspired byÂ Magic: The Gathering“s deep library of creatures) to suit their individual playstyles and strategies.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Netmarble to bringÂ Magic: ManaStrikeÂ to mobile gaming fans around the world,”“ said Eugene Evans, VP, Business Development, Wizards of the Coast. “We were drawn by Netmarble“s reputation as a global leader in mobile games and its known passion for putting a unique twist on the genre. As a newÂ Magic-inspired experience,Â Magic: ManaStrikeÂ is an action-packed way to discover the Magic multiverse, and we can“t wait to welcome new players to the community.”“

More details, including a gameplay first look forÂ Magic: ManaStrikeÂ will be formally revealed at this year“s G-Star tradeshow in Busan, South Korea available from 14-17 November.

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