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Fri 12-12
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5671 E. Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33617
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Call Us: (813) 914-7000
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Email: thegameacademy@gmail.com

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    Play FNM for FREE at our store every Friday at 7PM!

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    “Magic the Gathering’s Banned Card Update: Implications for EDH and Beyond” – by Jeremy Blair

    Monday, June 21st – Jeremy shares his ideas on the new extended format, as well as the recent changes to the EDH banned list. Jeremy has been a pioneer of the EDH format since it’s creation, and has more experience with the EDH format than just about anyone. Check his amazing EDH coverage on YouTube [...]

    FREE FNM Every Friday @ 7PM!

    Come over to The Game Academy on 56th and Fowler Ave. to  join us for our FREE Friday Night Magic event every Friday starting at 7PM. Our player base is getting bigger every week! Take a look at some of the pictures from tonight’s [...]

    “Building a New EDH Archetype with Eldrazi and Annihilation (Part 3)” – an MTG EDH article by Jeremy Blair

    Monday, May 31st – Jeremy continues his Eldrazi series with his latest ideas on his new Eldrazi themed EDH deck. Jeremy has been a pioneer of the EDH format since it’s creation, and has more experience with the EDH format than just about anyone. Check his amazing EDH coverage on YouTube by clicking HERE.

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    “Building a New EDH Archetype with Eldrazi and Annihilation (Part 2)” – an MTG EDH article by Jeremy Blair

    Monday, May 17th – Jeremy continues his Eldrazi series with his latest ideas on his new Eldrazi themed EDH deck. Jeremy has been a pioneer of the EDH format since it’s creation, and has more experience with the EDH format than just about anyone. Check his amazing EDH coverage on YouTube by clicking HERE.

    *Editor’s [...]

    “Building a New EDH Archetype with Eldrazi and Annihilation (Part 1)” – an MTG EDH article by Jeremy Blair

    Monday, May 10th – Jeremy shares some of his latest ideas on his new Eldrazi themed EDH deck. Jeremy has been a pioneer of the EDH format since it’s creation, and has more experience with the EDH format than just about anyone. Check his amazing EDH coverage on YouTube by clicking HERE.

    *Editor’s Note* – The [...]

    “Big Beats in Hotlanta” – a 5K tournament report by Keith McLaughlin

    Wednesday, May 5th – Keith continues his monthly column with The Game Academy and reports on his 12th place finish at SCG’s 5K in Atlanta, GA.
    *Editor’s Note* – The Game Academy will host Legacy tournaments every Thursday; signups begin @ 6 PM and tournament entry is $7. All entry will be given back to top [...]

    “Rise of the Eldrazi: EDH Diamonds in the Rough (Part 2)” – an MTG EDH article by Jeremy Blair

    Thursday, April 22th – With the full release of Rise of the Eldrazi, Jeremy has picked out some of his favorite cards for EDH, and goes over their impact on the best format in MTG! Jeremy has been a pioneer of the EDH format since it’s creation, and has more experience with the EDH format [...]

    “Elder Dragon Highlander: Collector’s Edition Part II” – BY JEREMY BLAIR

    Thursday, April 15th – In this weekly edition of his EDH column for The Game Academy, Jeremy shares valuable information about some of the biggest EDH staples. Jeremy has been a pioneer of the EDH format since it’s creation, and has more experience with the EDH format than just about anyone. Check his amazing EDH [...]

    POKEMON TOURNAMENTS EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!

    Every Saturday and Sunday we host our weekly Pokemon Tournament!
    Saturday: Signups begin at noon, and the tournament starts @ 1 PM.
    $5 Entry.
    Each person that enters will get a FREE pack of the newest set.
    Top finishers will be awarded store credit! Store credit can be used to buy Pokemon singles, sleeves, packs and more!

    Sunday: Signups begin at noon, [...]