Jason Alt discusses the latest Banned and Restricted announcements before covering the ubiquitous tournament results.

Jason Alt guides us through his usual whirlwind of dry observations, impassioned opinions and old-fashioned reporting. Read on to hear about this week in Magic.

In this installment Jason delves into the philosophy of speculation and the way we self-assess our success and failures, before addressing the results from Las Vegas, Toronto and Nagoya.

Most people on MTGO go completely insane when a banning occurs. Find out how to best manage the bannings and where you can steadily cash in on the tumultuous classifieds.

Jason Schousboe reacquaints himself with an old friend by taking Lands for a spin around the block, with the value-added Scapeshift and Valakut. See how he fared in this quixotic quest below.

Carlos has his Child of Alara deck back, this time covering some sample hands and gameplay! It’s Legacy-lite, Commander style, with everyone’s favorite nuclear infant!

Magic 2012 is almost here! Anthony’s back with his acerbic wit for a spin down the lanes of the latest Core Set, dishing up a Cube review worth reading.

The first of two articles today in anticipation of Monday’s Banning announcement. Will Jace, the Mind Sculptor stay legal? What about Stoneforge Mystic? Brook Gardner-Durbin explores what options will be available to you if either or both of the above get the axe!

Everyone seems to collect something in Magic. This week Jay Kirkman sets his sights on a collection other than preconstructed decks!.

Arthur’s first article for Quiet Speculation is a great and thought provoking look at the next expansion, Mirrodin Besieged. His inventive and sensible evaluations of the cards and potential interactions will serve every reader well in the coming days and months events.