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    Wizards of the Coast has confirmed reprints of the popular Warhammer 40,000 Commander preconstructed decks for Magic: The Gathering. The original crossover decks have become hard to find and expensive, with some fetching hundreds of dollars on the secondary market. Fans are discussing what the reprints mean for prices and accessibility of the licensed product.

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    The NBA preseason is generating global attention as the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets prepare to play games in Macau, a significant step in the league's expansion in Asia. Stars, legends and executives are also engaging with local youth there. Back home, the league is testing smart basketballs and wearable technology in select preseason games, while teams like the Pelicans and Thunder open their schedules. Jason Kidd is reportedly in talks to join ESPN's studio coverage, and top prospect AJ Dybantsa says he is 'super blessed' to join the Washington Wizards.

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    J.K. Rowling is trending as attention turns to new Harry Potter books, with coverage focused on release dates and the characters readers can expect to see. The wizarding franchise remains one of the most valuable in publishing and film, and any fresh instalments draw immediate interest from the large global fanbase.

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    The Washington Wizards are in preseason action, with attention on their upcoming road game against the Detroit Pistons. Coverage has focused on the Pistons' injury report ahead of the matchup, while Wizards fans are also following team podcasts discussing preseason form and ongoing Anthony Davis trade rumors surrounding the rebuilding franchise.

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    Book revival spotlights origins of the internet's RFC documents●today's TIL from Where Wizards Stay Up Late was about the origins of the RFC or "Request for Comment". i've seen these kMmastodonTechnologyInternet121 d ago

    A reader of 'Where Wizards Stay Up Late' shared a detail about how the Request for Comment documents, the technical memos that shaped the internet's early standards, got their name. Steve Crocker, who wrote the first RFC in 1969, deliberately used the humble 'request for comment' label to avoid sounding too declarative and to invite open discussion among researchers building ARPANET. The anecdote is prompting people to share their own histories with RFCs and the informal culture behind early internet engineering.

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    Washington Wizards edge New York Knicks 111-109 in preseason play▼NFL preseason basketball - Washington Wizards 111 New York Knicks 109 (final) - # Wizards # NBAMmastodonSportBasketball21 d ago

    The Washington Wizards beat the New York Knicks 111-109 in an NBA preseason game. The final margin of two points made it a close contest, and the result is circulating among basketball fans tracking preseason form ahead of the regular season. The headline calling it an NFL preseason game appears to be a labeling mix-up, as both teams are NBA franchises.

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    Washington Wizards show promise in NBA preseason game▼It's preseason so it's way too early to get excited but my # Wizards looked decent last night! # nbaMmastodonSportBasketball222 h ago

    The Washington Wizards put in a decent performance in their latest NBA preseason game, giving fans cautious reason for optimism. One supporter noted it is far too early to get excited given the exhibition nature of the preseason, but liked what they saw from the team. Preseason results carry little weight, though early signs of competitiveness always draw attention from the fanbase.

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    Anthony Davis to hold off on Wizards extension talks until summer▼Wizards' Anthony Davis to wait until summer for extension talks✉newsSportBasketball11 d ago

    Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards will wait until the summer to discuss a contract extension, according to an ESPN report. No terms or timeline were given beyond the plan to revisit talks after the season. The news fuels debate about Davis's long-term future in Washington and what the Wizards' next move will be with their star big man.

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    The Harry Potter franchise, described as the most successful fantasy series of all time with over one billion dollars in earnings, is drawing attention again as one of its films airs on German television today. Viewers are discussing the broadcast and the enduring popularity of the wizarding saga.

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    Wizards of the Coast plans to update Magic: The Gathering booster packs in 2027, with changes set to include god packs — packs containing a run of especially rare or premium cards. Star City Games reported the news, and players are debating what the change could mean for pack odds, prices and the secondary market.

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    Wizards of the Coast is teasing a new Secret Lair drop for Magic: The Gathering themed on the hit Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters. Details of the cards and release timing have not been announced, but the crossover pairs the trading card game with one of the year's biggest pop-culture properties. The news is drawing attention from both Magic collectors and the film's fanbase.

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    Korean Novel's Harry Potter Rework Rewriting All Seven Books●Malfoid Korean Novel Singlehandely Turning All 7 Books of Harry Potter Into Double Peak▶youtubeCultureBooks357.8K13 h ago

    A Korean novel — referred to by readers as Malfoid — is being credited with reimagining all seven Harry Potter books, with fans calling the result an improvement that turns the entire series into what they describe as 'double peak'. The story, apparently a crossover or fan rewrite inserting the Korean novel's protagonist or concept into J.K. Rowling's wizarding world, has drawn large engagement online, with commenters praising the plot twists and character handling.

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    Fans joke about Gandalf lookalike from 1970s rock era●I'm telling my nieces and nephews that this is Gandalf the Grey from The Lord of the Rings. # LOTR # 70s # Music # LedZeMmastodonCultureMusic45 d ago

    A social media user joked that they will tell their young nieces and nephews that a figure from 1970s rock music is Gandalf the Grey from The Lord of the Rings. The gag plays on the resemblance between long-haired, bearded 70s rockers and the famous wizard, tagging Led Zeppelin and the Tolkien franchise.

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    Writer shares screenplay adaptation of Ursula Le Guin's The Tombs of Atuan●Also by me: this screenplay adaptation of the # UrsulaLeGuin # Earthsea novel, THE TOMBS OF ATUAN. https://www. AuthorFrMmastodonHealthPandemics429 min ago

    An author has published a screenplay adaptation of The Tombs of Atuan, the third book in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea series, sharing it online for readers. The same writer also posts daily reprints of political cartoon strips from their first-term collection. The adaptation offers fans a screen-format take on the fantasy classic, which follows the priestess Tenar and features Ged the wizard.

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    Will Bilal Coulibaly land a Wizards rookie-scale extension?▼Will Bilal Coulibaly and the Wizards reach a rookie-scale contract extension? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7669115/2MmastodonSportBasketball21 d ago

    Attention is on whether Bilal Coulibaly and the Washington Wizards will agree to a rookie-scale contract extension ahead of the deadline for 2022 draft-class players. The young French guard is viewed as a core piece of Washington's rebuild, and the question of whether the team commits long-term money to him is being weighed by fans and NBA observers.

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    Magic: The Gathering Announces Third Marvel Set, Darkhold Destiny▼Magic: The Gathering Returns to Marvel with Darkhold Destiny Magic the Gathering and Marvel have already crossed over aMmastodonCultureGaming320 h ago

    Wizards of the Coast has revealed Darkhold Destiny, a new Magic: The Gathering set based on Marvel Comics, marking the third Marvel crossover following last year's Spider-Man release and the Marvel Super Heroes set. The set takes a darker, spooky direction, drawing on the Darkhold, Marvel's cursed book of spells, and gamers are reacting to the continuation of the partnership.

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    Dungeons & Dragons Staff Launch Union Drive●Dungeons & Dragons union drive🦋bluesky3043 d ago

    Workers connected to the Dungeons & Dragons franchise are pushing to form a union, a move that would give staff collective bargaining power over pay, conditions and creative decisions. Attention is focused on Wizards of the Coast and parent company Hasbro, with fans debating how unionization could affect the beloved tabletop game and its future development.

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    Artists Share Mystical Ink Drawings for Inktober Day 10▼Inktober Day 10: Mystical # art # artist # illustration # illustrator # drawing # sketch # sketchbook # creative # inktoMmastodonCultureArt1113 min ago

    Artists taking part in Inktober, the annual October drawing challenge, are posting their Day 10 creations based on the prompt 'mystical'. Shared works include fantasy and wizard-themed pen-and-ink illustrations, with participants tagging daily sketches under the Inktober 2026 challenge. The month-long event encourages artists worldwide to produce one ink drawing per day following an official prompt list.

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    DougDoug's Wizards vs Elves vs Orcs battle draws huge Twitch audience●The Great Twitch Battle of Wizards vs Elves vs Orcs▶youtubeWar1.0M4 d ago

    Streamer DougDoug staged a large-scale fantasy battle event on Twitch pitting wizards against elves and orcs, drawing an audience of over a million engaged viewers. The spectacle-style stream, built around faction warfare, became one of the most talked-about live broadcasts, with fans praising its chaotic, game-show-like scale and entertainment value.

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    Harry Potter is drawing fresh attention in the United States and Canada, ranking among the most searched topics on Google. The renewed interest comes alongside coverage of new streaming releases, with Forbes highlighting a highly rated Disney+ show, though the direct connection to the wizarding franchise is not specified. Fans continue to discuss the franchise widely online.

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    Tending Guitars Like Gardens: A Luthier's Odd Craft▼Wizard of Odd: Tending to Guitars Like Gardens✉newsLifeHome & Garden6 d ago

    Premier Guitar has published a feature called 'Wizard of Odd: Tending to Guitars Like Gardens', profiling someone who cares for guitars the way a gardener tends plants. The piece frames instrument maintenance as a patient, almost horticultural practice, drawing attention to the specialist skills behind keeping guitars in playing condition.

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    Astrophotographer captures striking image of the Wizard Nebula●Sh2 142 The Wizard Nebula. Intense stellar winds and radiation sculpt dense interstellar dust pillars into a cosmic silhMmastodonScienceSpace59 d ago

    An astrophotographer has shared a detailed image of Sh2-142, the Wizard Nebula, showing how intense stellar winds and radiation from the open cluster NGC 7380 sculpt dense interstellar dust pillars into a cosmic silhouette. The exposure was built from 326 thirty-second subs, processed in Astro Wizard and finished in Lightroom, drawing admiration from space and photography enthusiasts.

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    ABC11 anchor Amber Rupinta joins Washington Wizards dance team▼From the anchor desk to the NBA Court: ABC11's Amber Rupinta joins Washington Wizdom Dance Team✉newsSportBasketball22 h ago

    Amber Rupinta, a longtime anchor for ABC11 in North Carolina, is joining the Washington Wizdom Dance Team, the dance squad that performs at Washington Wizards NBA games. The move takes the broadcaster from the news desk onto the court, drawing attention from viewers surprised to see a familiar local news face take on a professional basketball entertainment role.

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    The Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network is scheduled to broadcast an NBA game between the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards. The announcement, reported by Michigan-based outlet WNEM, gives regional viewers another way to watch the matchup. The networks coverage of the Pistons remains a talking point among Detroit basketball fans following changes to how games are distributed locally.

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    Magic: The Gathering adds God Packs to booster packs▼Magic adds God Packs to boosters🦋bluesky2365 d ago

    Wizards of the Coast has introduced God Packs to Magic: The Gathering booster packs, meaning some packs will contain a set of especially rare or premium cards rather than the standard mix. Collectors and players are debating what the change means for pack odds, sealed product value, and the secondary market.

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    Support Grows for Dungeons & Dragons Workers Forming a Union●@ briellebouquet Related: Stand with Dungeons & Dragons and Magic Workers Forming a Union! https:// actionnetwork.org/foMmastodonBusinessLabor555 min ago

    A petition is circulating calling on people to stand with workers at Wizards of the Coast, the company behind Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, who are forming a union. The campaign, hosted on Action Network, is being shared in labor-focused online communities and urges the company to recognize the organizing effort.

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    'The Wiz' Tour Arrives in Madison with Bold Colors▼‘The Wiz’ tour brings bold colors and fun vibes to Madison✉newsCultureEntertainment2 d ago

    A touring production of 'The Wiz' has arrived in Madison, drawing attention for its bold colors and lively, fun atmosphere. Coverage from local outlet The Capital Times highlights the show's vibrant staging and upbeat energy, presenting the classic retelling of 'The Wizard of Oz' as an engaging theatrical experience for audiences attending the run in the city.

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    Wizards of the Coast has announced the Secret Lair: Corn Maze Superdrop for Magic: The Gathering, and a collaboration with the hit film KPop Demon Hunters is drawing the most attention. Star City Games highlighted the Labyrinth-themed set as a headline part of the drop, with collectors debating the artwork and whether the crossover sets will sell out quickly.

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    Sphere's 4D Wizard Of Oz Hit Could Boost Its Stock▼4D Wizard Of Oz Success Could Be A Game Changer For Sphere Entertainment Stock✉newsCultureEntertainment13 d ago

    Sphere Entertainment's immersive 4D staging of The Wizard of Oz at its Las Vegas Sphere venue is being credited with driving strong audience turnout, and analysts suggest its success could materially improve the company's stock outlook. The experience is viewed as a test of whether Sphere's format can host recurring, licensed content profitably, making it a potential turning point for investor sentiment toward the company.

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    Artists Share Mystical Ink Drawings for Inktober Day 10●Inktober Day 10: Mystical #art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #creative #inktober #penaMmastodonCultureArt61 h ago

    Illustrators around the world are posting pen-and-ink pieces for Day 10 of Inktober, the annual October drawing challenge, with this year's prompt 'Mystical'. Participants are sharing wizards, fantasy scenes and magical linework in sketchbooks, tagging their daily drawings as part of the month-long creative challenge that encourages one ink drawing per day.

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    Grist launches setup wizard for self-hosting●That was the premise of our latest webinar, where Grist software engineer George Gevoian walked through the new setup wiMmastodonTechnologySoftware22 h ago

    Software company Grist held a webinar in which engineer George Gevoian demonstrated a new setup wizard for the company's spreadsheet and data platform. The tool is designed to make running your own Grist server straightforward for anyone, removing the need for terminal command-line skills. The announcement is aimed at broadening self-hosting access for individuals and small teams.

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    Harry Potter back in the Russian spotlight▼гарри поттерGgoogleRU2009 d ago

    Harry Potter is drawing fresh attention among Russian audiences. The boy wizard franchise, created by J.K. Rowling, remains a major cultural reference point, and interest appears to have been rekindled by new discussion of the books, films and related projects. Readers are sharing memories of the series and debating its continuing relevance.

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    Wizards media day: big questions around Young, Davis and Dybantsa●What to expect at Wizards’ media day: Questions for Trae Young, Anthony Davis and AJ Dybantsa✉newsSportBasketball12 d ago

    Washington Wizards media day is approaching, with reporters expecting pointed questions about the franchise's direction. The New York Times outlines key storylines, including Trae Young's situation, Anthony Davis's role and health, and top prospect AJ Dybantsa's development. With the NBA season nearing, fans and analysts are watching whether Washington's young roster and veteran names signal a rebuild or a competitive push.

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    Washington Wizards basketball draws online attention●https://www. olnba.com/924822/ ✈️✈️✈️ # Basketball # DMVBasketball # NBA # NBAWizards # WashingtonBullets # WashingtonWiMmastodonSportBasketball11 d ago

    Content tagged with the Washington Wizards and DMV-area basketball is circulating online, alongside references to the team's former identity as the Washington Bullets. The Wizards remain a talking point among NBA fans following recent team activity. Specific details of the news driving the discussion are not clear from the available material.

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    HBO's new Harry Potter series, which casts Dominic McLaughlin as the boy wizard alongside a new Hagrid, has arrived on streaming two months ahead of its planned release. Coverage from outlets like Collider notes the early debut, and viewers are discussing the casting and how the reboot compares with the original films. The move has drawn attention to McLaughlin, a relatively unknown actor taking on the lead role.

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    Felix Okpara Listed as Washington Wizards Center▼Felix Okpara | Center | Washington Wizards✉newsSportBasketball12 h ago

    Felix Okpara is being featured on the Washington Wizards' roster listing as a center. The Nigerian big man has drawn attention as a young prospect in the Wizards' frontcourt rotation. Fans and basketball followers are tracking his role and development with the team as the season conversation around Washington's rebuild continues.

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    Felix Okpara, the former Tennessee Volunteers center, has made his NBA preseason debut with the Washington Wizards. The appearance marks his first game action at the NBA level after going undrafted, and coverage has come largely from outlets following Tennessee alumni in professional basketball.

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    Writers reflect on the enduring appeal of 'Howl's Moving Castle'▼‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ is a movie for the heart only✉newsCultureFilm11 d ago

    Studio Ghibli's 2004 animated film 'Howl's Moving Castle' is being praised in a new retrospective piece that argues it is a movie 'for the heart only', emphasising emotion and beauty over strict plot logic. The article revisits the Hayao Miyazaki fantasy about Sophie, a young woman cursed with old age, and Howl, the wizard she encounters, and celebrates its romantic, emotional storytelling that continues to resonate with audiences two decades after release.

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    Wizards Fall to Knicks in October 8 Preseason Matchup▼Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Oct 8, 2026 Game Summary✉newsSportBasketball1 d ago

    The Washington Wizards faced the New York Knicks on October 8, 2026, in an NBA preseason game. Full game details, including final score and standout performances, were published in the official game summary on NBA.com. Fans are following the matchup as both teams prepare their rosters for the upcoming season.

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    Gandalf The Green joke delights fantasy fans online●All hail Gandalf The Green 😜😂 @ reading @ bookstodon @ books @ fantasy @ worldbuilding @ humor@fedigroups.social @ humorMmastodonCultureFilm164 d ago

    Fantasy readers are sharing a playful joke about "Gandalf The Green", a humorous riff on Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings, echoing the franchise's colour-coded wizard naming convention of Grey and White. The post, tagged for reading, books and humour communities, has drawn likes and amused reactions from the book-loving crowd.

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