THE COOL STORY: News & Commentary by Cool Story Games — MTG, music, politics, and culture.
Anticapitalist entrepreneurship (or) Keep those webs away from MY face!
|Simon Griffith
Starting a business with anti-capitalist values means resisting exploitation and scarcity culture. We commit to dignity, sustainability, and accessibility—one reason we won’t stock Marvel’s Spider-Man set, a cash-grab fueling hype over community. Read more...
When tariffs deal you a tough hand, you can't mulligan: Magic, collectibles, and import taxes
|Simon Griffith
New U.S. tariffs of 20% + 10¢ per pack on imported playing cards are squeezing small businesses selling sealed Magic: The Gathering products. Costs are up, margins thin, and owners must cut stock, raise prices, or adapt sourcing while awaiting court and policy decisions. Read more...
Spider-Man Meets Magic: What the New “Pick Two” Draft Format Means for MTG Players
|Simon Griffith
Magic: The Gathering’s Spider-Man set drops Sept. 26, 2025, debuting the new “Pick Two” draft format. Fans are split: some love faster synergies and stronger decks, others fear it undermines Limited’s identity. Bold experiment or gimmick, it’s reshaping draft strategy. Read more...