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DJ CDisk Blog.... Breaking down the Meta

Thanks to everyone who commented on my very first yugioh blog/article, I really enjoyed everyone’s feedback and hope you guys like what I continue to bring to the Yugioh Community. As we flourish in number let us always remember our past, It may have seemed that I was giving Konami a lot of praise while giving Upper Deck the negative, but without Upper Deck’s well ran organized play and the hundreds of volunteers/workers for Upper Deck, Yugioh wouldn’t be where its at now (probably just another… Continue

Added by DJ Cdisk on July 1, 2009 at 12:03am — 46 Comments

Coverage of the 6/28 Yu-Gi-Oh! Win-a-Box Event!

Fifteen players came down to today's Yu-Gi-Oh! Win-a-Box tournament, making for four rounds of competition. At the end of today's event, one lucky player will be walking way with a brand new box of cards. Who will earn the grand prize here today? Be sure to check back for more here at today's Yu-Gi-Oh! Win-a-Box tournament! Continue

Added by Matty the Squid on June 28, 2009 at 1:34pm — 10 Comments

Upper Deck Secures Multi-Year Licensing Partnership with Marvel Entertainment, Inc.

The Upper Deck Company is pleased to announce today that it has established a long-term licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. The multi-year arrangement provides Upper Deck with the rights to produce trading card games (TCGs), miniature games and trading cards based on the Marvel Universe. The first wave of products is scheduled to hit the market in January 2010. This is huge, said Scott Gaeta, Upper Decks director of New Business Development. We are extremely excited about th… Continue

Added by motsuji on June 28, 2009 at 11:12am — 1 Comment

Coverage of the Magic: the Gathering MEGA Box Sealed

Tonight's Magic: the Gatheing MEGA Box Sealed event is underway, and the turnout here is monstrous! A whopping 47 players came out tonight for a chance at winning an entire box of boosters, be it the one awarded to the first place finisher or the one awarded to one player selected at random at the end of the event. The number of players here dwarfs the turnout of recent major events like the PTQ's or Regionals. Tonight's event is, if I may borrow a phrase from an old friend, "soooo BIG!" Continue

Added by Matty the Squid on June 26, 2009 at 8:37pm — 10 Comments

What's the pick?

So im still learning MTG, especially limited. I'm hoping to hear what people would first pick out of this pack and why. The draft format is Shards/Conflux/Reborn. So what's the pick? Magma Spray Thorn-Thrash Viashino Courier's Capsule Yoked Plowbeast Sighted Caste Sorcerer Gustrider Exuberant Resounding Wave Blightning Puppet Conjurer Rockslide Elemental Grixis Charm Violent Ultimatum Rip-Clan Crasher Continue

Added by CeeVee! on June 22, 2009 at 10:30pm — 31 Comments

6/21 Yu-Gi-Oh! Win-a-Box Tournament Coverage

Twelve players came down to today's Yu-Gi-Oh! Win-a-Box tournament, making for four rounds in today's event. This is a slightly smaller turnout than we've seen in past weeks. It seems maybe many players are a bit worn out after yesterdays huge Regional Championship. Be sure to check back for continuing coverage of today's event! Continue

Added by Matty the Squid on June 21, 2009 at 1:30pm — 9 Comments

Why Such a Big Turnout at Regionals?

With the abrupt end to the License of Upper Deck in December 2008 to distribute the acclaimed card game Yu-gi-oh TCG, Thousands of Duelists from around the country was up in arms of the “state of the game” and where do we go from there. Many Duelists fell out of the game thinking their dueling days have come to an end, even here in Hawaii… ….Enter June 20, 2009…. The Biggest Turnout in Hawaii Regionals History! When I playtested with Daniel @ McD’s that morning I thought we would have maybe 50… Continue

Added by DJ Cdisk on June 21, 2009 at 12:00am — 18 Comments

The First Konami Yu-Gi-Oh Regionals in Honolulu Hawaii

It's the big day. 32 players will qualify for the US Nationals. Continue

Added by motsuji on June 20, 2009 at 9:17am — 45 Comments

Konami Announces the Yu-Gi-Oh Wave 1 Holiday Tins 2009

The first of 2 waves of Tins kicks off this August with the twin releases of the Twins’ Dragons – Leo’s “Power Tool Dragon” and Luna’s “Ancient Fairy Dragon”! From Raging Battle and Ancient Prophecy, these two powerful dragons pack quite a punch and make a great addition to any Duelist’s Synchro Deck. These dragons are some of the most prominent and beloved monsters featured on the Yu‐Gi‐Oh! 5D’s animated series, and will feature prominently in the storyline well into 2010. · Featuring 2 advanc… Continue

Added by motsuji on June 19, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

US Nationals-Schedule of Events

UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP When: July 10-12, 2009 Where: Pittsburgh, PA David L. Lawrence Convention Center Friday, July 10 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Last Chance Regional Qualifier for US Nationals (16-player flights) Room 303-305 2:00 PM US Nationals Pre-Registration Opens Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom Lobby 2:00 PM Dragon Duel Tournament (12 and Under) Room 303-305 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Side Event: Win-A-Mat (8-player flights) Room 303-305 Saturday, July 11 8:00 AM – 9:30AM US Nationals Reg… Continue

Added by Randy on June 18, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

Konami Announces the Release of Ancient Prophecy

YU-GI-OH ANCIENT PROPHECY 1ST EDITION BOOSTERS Konami Digital Entertainment is set to launch the third booster release for 2009. Your have see the resurgence of Crimson Crisis and the overwhelming demand for Raging Battle now revel in the power of the newest Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME booster set: Ancient Prophecy! Duelists will be scrambling to boost their Decks with new X-Saber, Koa’ki Meiru, and Earthbound Immortal cards. Blackwing Decks built with cards from Crimson Crisis and Raging… Continue

Added by motsuji on June 18, 2009 at 11:28am — 2 Comments

Pro Tour Qualifier - Austin

Twenty-four players showed up to participate in today's PTQ Austin. Two players happened to stay over from Pro Tour Honolulu, so we'll see how they do among the locals. Today they will be playing through five rounds of swiss with a cut to the top-8. Here are the pairings for the first round.

 20090613 Pro Tour Qualifier - Austin, Pairings by table for round 1 - 20090613 Pro Tour Qualifier - Austin 
 Table Player                      Points Player                      
 
     1 Acosta, Jos

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Added by Anthony Akahoshi on June 13, 2009 at 12:25pm — 40 Comments

Yu-Gi-Oh! Regionals is a week away!

Well, with a week left until regionals, I just wanted to clarify a few things. Tournament start time is 10am. Which means we will be opening our doors at about 9am. Please be sure to come early to sign in and/or reigister & pay. You can already pay for your regionals entry fee via our website. The 5 packs for entering will be handed out at the event. You can register for your Konami Player ID card now. The sooner you do it, the better! In one of the documents, it stated that the side dec… Continue

Added by Anthony Akahoshi on June 13, 2009 at 10:44am — 2 Comments

Important Yu-Gi-Oh Documents Available

All those who play in the Konami Sanctioned Tournament should read the new documents just released from Konami. They are posted on our Yu-Gi-Oh page. Click here to go to the page Continue

Added by motsuji on June 12, 2009 at 10:39am — 2 Comments

Magic 2010 Rules Changes

So just doing the usually routine on Magic websites and I came across a link to the article of "Magic 2010 Rules Changes" by Aaron Forsythe and Mark L. Gottlieb (just being polite and citing sources). The rules will take into effect July 11, 2009. First and foremost I would like to comfirm with any of the judges from Da Planet of these changes. Second I would like to get the word out to magic players about the new rules for 2010. :) Last of course, your comments. As of now I need to read, stud… Continue

Added by John on June 10, 2009 at 12:28pm — 5 Comments

The Biggest Yu-Gi-Oh Tuesday Tournament Yet

A record was set today as 31 players showed up for the Tuesday Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament. Continue

Added by motsuji on June 9, 2009 at 4:12pm — 14 Comments

Draft this week?

Im free this Weds, Thurs, Fri afternoon if anyone wants to draft Shards block. Hit me up if interested. Mahalo. Continue

Added by CeeVee! on June 8, 2009 at 10:33pm — 3 Comments

Sunday June 7 Yu-Gi-Oh! Win-a-Box Tournament

A total of sixteen players showed up for today's tournamnet, the perfect number for 4 rounds of swiss. After those four rounds were over, Albert Lee was the only player to go undefeated, winning today's box! Congratulations Albert, and scroll down for pictures of our other prize winners.

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Added by Anthony Akahoshi on June 7, 2009 at 4:10pm — 11 Comments

New Yu-Gi-Oh! tins due in August

From the article below, it looks like the booster boxes of Ancient Prophecy will all be Unlimited Edition The Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Collectible Tins are the marquis releases every year, featuring the most popular and powerful monsters on a sleek and sturdy protective metal case. The first of 2 waves of Tins kicks off this August with the twin releases of the Twins' Dragons - Leo's 'Power Tool Dragon' and Luna's 'Ancient Fairy Dragon'! From Raging Battle and Ancient Prophecy, these… Continue

Added by Anthony Akahoshi on June 6, 2009 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Hawaii Players Competing in Pro Tour: Honolulu

The Magic, the Gathering Pro Tour: Honolulu is currently underway, and four players from Hawaii are right in the thick of things, fighting for the home team at the big show. Three of the players qualified through the local PTQ's: Andrew Graham, Dane J. Young, and James Kuwata, but one player earned his spot late last night (or early this morning, really) at the last chance qualifier, James Bishop. We'll be updating this blog here with their progress throughout the day. Five rounds have p… Continue

Added by Matty the Squid on June 5, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments