The Battle Rages On. The MTG game expands every year, introducing new worlds filled with deadly perils, ancient adversaries, and fantastic new adventures. At its center is the Magic core set, the game in its purest form: evocative spells, menacing creatures, and infinite possibilities. But even at its core, the experience is ever-changing. The Magic 2012 core set boldly continues this tradition.Prerelease Date: July 9-10, 2011Release Date: July 15, 2011Launch Party: July 15-18, 2011Magic Online Release: August 1, 2011Game Day: August 13-14, 2011Design Team: Mark Globus (lead), Doug Beyer, Aaron Forsythe, Ken NagleDevelopment Team: Tom LaPille (lead), Kelly Digges, Peter Schaefer, Mike Turian, Steve Warner, Dave Humpherys.