Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 https://super.magfest.org/ Who else is going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,097 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I was gonna go to this before Covid but someone mentioned it’s more about music than gaming although the site seems to have a lot about gaming. Since I moved to NY over the summer I’d probably be out and wait for the Long Island convention to come back around. I really need to get my ass to a convention though, still haven’t done it in 7 or so years of collecting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 @a3quit4s I haven't been to many conventions: Too Many games twice, Another Video Game Con once, and MagFest once. Magfest has very small trade floor for used games compared to the other two. However MagFest has tons of free to play arcade games / consoles (24hours), much more panels, and many indie developers showing off their new and upcoming games. It was a blast, as I wasn't really looking for pickups and the other aspects it brings was really good. I am going and looking forward to it. If can in the future, check it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 2,481 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Magfest is cool. It's heavy on the partying crowd tho' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 2,481 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 I just got booked to do a magic show at Magfest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHazard51 | 2,043 Social Team · Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I'm aware of Magfest just because that was the con that ScrewAttack would attend and actually spend time with fans enjoying the con. It was a relatively small con so you could actually spent time with a small group of people and have fun. I've always heard good things about the event and never thought it wouldn't be fun for video game lovers. Besides my local cons it's the one con that I want to attend at some point. It seems like it's kind of my people's con given that I like to party. Drinks and video games?? Where do I sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 2,481 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 @Deadeye what'd you do? highlights? my magic show went very well. I came in 3rd place in an Atari Warlords tournament and got a cheap plastic trophy and a $1 token for my prize. enjoyed seeing the JVC videosphere and playing Food fight on a wood finish RCA Console television in the computer museum. played a bunch of pinball in the Arcade. caught a couple concerts: The Game Brass and Skatune Network. JS Joust was fun as always. Too bad there was only 1 officially scheduled event for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 @G-typeNice! Bummer I didn't get to see your show, but great it was so popular that it reached capacity! Pinball at MagFest is awesome. Here are snippets of what I did over the festival Of course have to take the I am here photo: Stopped by and checked out the Homebrew area and play some games: First up was Guntner! Here is a photo of the dev next to their sick poster standee Next played Onyx the Fortuitous and Courier by @KHAN Gamesand @Peek-A-Brews! Played Hara Force (sequel to Haradius Zero, but now a vertical shooter), @neodolphinowill releasing the NES version in a few days. Stopped and toured the Indie Show floor: Played Gunhawk, homebrew under developed by the same dev that did Fire and Rescue (Skyboy Games) Switch 'n' Shoot and Line Wobbler Had to checkout the awesome arcade room as well: Checked out some panels: Crazy Japanese Video Game Commercials Video Game History Foundation Archives Here is a video of a Macho Man Outtakehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1cpJeygGMKoARNSt6LW9iKK9f-9SFk-Gb/view?usp=sharing Also went to panels on Cyberpunk in Japanese Media, Comedy Q&A, and City Pop Took a seat at the 8-Bit Big Band: And lastly, but most importantly, fun back at the rental with @neodolphinoand Eric of Troy 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMR | 519 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I want a line warbler at home. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 2,481 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Line Wobbler is awesome. The cardboard dragon installation it was housed in was cool, but I didn't think having your view restricted to peering down a long tube enhanced the experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeevan | 8,911 Events Helper · Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 @G-type is there a video of you doing your show? That would be cool to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 2,481 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 My son recorded most of the show, but his camera work wasn't the greatest, since he was watching the show, instead of watching what he was filming. I'm going to try to and pull some of the highlights. I think Magfest recorded it too, but not sure when that will get posted online. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 2,481 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendragonx | 117 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 one of my buddies went this year and had a good time.. Teh Lurv and I went from MagFest 9 up until about 2015(?) or so when it got super popular and crowded and you had to thunderdrome battle for hotel rooms it was a good time back in the day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 2,481 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I'm fortunate to live about 25 minutes away, so I have never had to worry about getting a room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkchylde28 | 1,546 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 7 hours ago, G-type said: I'm fortunate to live about 25 minutes away, so I have never had to worry about getting a room. Well, now that you've revealed that, you're going to have folks vying to become best buds with you once a year so they can sleep on your couch versus joining Thunderdome for a hotel room, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,777 Administrator · Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I live a country away, so I've never been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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