The new Magic – The Gathering Online version is comming closer to it’s release. Scheduled for Q1-Q2 of 2007, the third version already holds a huge number of features. A new interface, improved rules enforcement and a lot more are promised in this new release. Some tech info has been made available: the beta is scheduled to start in January or February, new and improved tournament system, the store will be integrated into the game client and the interface will feature 3D and special effects, but users will be able to turn them off on demand. If you wish to see a small preview of the client, watch the footage posted on Google Videos.

• Magic-The Gathering Online Video
• Article feauring an interview with Justin Ziran, MTG:O Brand Manager