This is another good one folks. This game came out earlier this year for the Xbox Live Arcade. It’s basically an adaptation of the Core game and follows the rules directly. Each virtual deck consists of land and spells and yada yada yada. The developers of this Xbox 360 Arcade Magic the Gathering Software piece describe it as an “arcade” game at heart.
There are a few things that make this game worth playing even though it has the same rules as the card game. Lands tap automatically! (WHAT? how awesome!), you can use in-game prconstructed decks (sweet), and you can unlock new proconstructs that you didn’t have before. Essentially, instead of buying magic the gathering cards, you play to unlock them. It doesn’t get any better than that my friends. Free cards for just playing the game. Smack my ass and call me sally.
Also, since it’s a highly evolved magic the gathering software program, just like magic the gathering online, you don’t have to worry about your opponent cheating or manipulating the rules. (take that deck stackers). I’d recommend it.