When:
January 1st - January 4th, 2010Where:
Alexandria, VA - Hilton, Alexandria Mark CenterWebsite:
MAGfest.orgThe Show:
A unique take on a video game show, putting a more casual and social feel to the event. Yes there are dealers, special guests, panels and exhibits, but the structure of the show is far more communal. Special guests mix with the fans, gamers are encouraged to hang out together and make the entire event a big party. There is also a special focus on game inspired music with concerts every night.
Classic games are mixed in throughout the event, with many of the guests coming from the retro age of console gaming, plus tournaments and round the clock gaming rooms featuring arcade cabinets, consoles and handhelds.
Special Guest Announced...- Jon St. John - The voice of Duke Nukem himself, John has been voicing characters across three generations of consoles, including the Sonic and Half-Life series.
- (additional guests will be listed as they are announced.)
- Metroid Metal - A heavy metal tribute to the classic video game series Metroid.
- Arm Cannon - 5 piece band from New York delivering progressive-metal remixes of classic video game tunes.
- Late Night Chiptunes Concert - Imagine using old-school gaming hardware to make all new original music with the retro gaming feel and you've got Chiptunes: This year's music makers include Virt, Renard, Spamtron and more.
- Open Mic Concert - Forget about the game [I}Rock Band, this time it's for real. Get your friends together to make some tunes or watch other bands strum their stuff.
Challenges Booth - where you can play old-school console games and participate in unique M8 challenges for special prizes and gifts.
The games for this year's challenges include...- Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers; the best Super Mario Bros 2 rip-off ever!
- Adventures of Bayou Billy
- Rush N Attack
- Video Game Themed Auction.
- Costume Contest.
- Dwelling of Duels (DoD) Listening Party: Hear the competition of video game music arrangements from around the world.
- Trivia competition.
- Socials and Meet-Ups.
- Name That Tune - Video game style.
- OC ReMix: Video Game Music Community panel and presentation.
- Video Game Improve - Sounds too weird not to miss.
- Webcomic Panel Go - Take a non-gaming break and learn about webcomics.
- Tournaments with both old and new school games.
- 24 hour gaming room and LAN room for all night playing.
- 24 hour video room with movies all day and night.
- ...and much, much more!
