Stargate Trading Card Game

Summary
‘’’Stargate TGC’’’ will be launched in both online and physica card versions. The game will be based on the television series. The first set is based on SG-1, and has a redemption program known as “through the gate”. Where, once player collect the full set of digital cards these cards can be redeemed online for physical cards. Exactly how is not yet known.

The TGC pulls players into the Stargate universe as they put their favorite characters together on teams and send the through the gate. New gameplay lets characters “learn” from their accomplishments and mistakes to increase their capabilities. There are three different ways to possibly win, and almost three hundred cards in the first set.

Starter decks contain sixty cards including four team character cards that are based on the heroes of the show. such as scientists Samantha Carter and Daniel Jackson, Air Force officer Jack O'Neill, and the alien warrior Teal'c. Booster packs contain additional characters, enemies, missions, weapons and other gear, as well as obstacles.

Release Info
Stargate TGC is due to be released simaltaniously in both the US and UK sometime during April of 2007. The exact date is not yet known.

Key features
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 * The premiere set, SG-1, features four different 60-card starter decks to choose from featuring: Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel Jackson with foiled team character cards.
 * 11-card booster packs contain additional characters, obstacles, adversaries and gear
 * Beautifully detailed cards feature hundreds of high-quality images from Stargate SG-1
 * Upcoming releases will add to the depth of SG-1 and incorporate Stargate Atlantis for endless strategic combinations
 * Managing your collection of cards is quick and easy with the online deck builder and card management systems
 * Shuffling, card handling and game rules are managed automatically, leaving
 * players free to focus on gameplay
 * Players can compete in online tournaments and leagues, with rewards of
 * free cards and increased player rankings in worldwide standings.

Citation

 * http://stargateonlinetcg.station.sony.com/features.vm (basic game information)
 * http://www.gateworld.net/news/2006/12/trading_card_game_coming_in_febr.shtml(check basic game information)
 * http://www.esdeviumgames.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=63(small summary)
 * http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=40897&mode=thread&order=0
 * http://www.warcry.com/news/view/68995-SOE-Launches-Stargate-TCG-MMO-To-Follow (duplicate of the previous to prove information reliability)