Marsapalooza Arcade returns to the Consoles Game Room at Super MAGFest 2026, bringing the heat with 3 FULL NIGHTS of retro aesthetic tournaments, including a Mega Man Mystery Tournament that will take you through decades of Blue Bombing gaming. Check out the lineup!

Y'all did it: Super MAGFest 2026 badges are SOLD! OUT! Super MAGFest badges can ONLY be bought/transferred through our in-house registration system - any others are fraudulent and cannot be honored or refunded. Be vigilant of scams if buying secondhand and use a platform with purchase protection!

Boston's own @battlemode.bsky.social is here to kick off #Chipspace with their blend of dynamic electropop, classic violin, Gameboys, and I GUESS some rock & roll. Fresh off of a nomination for Best Electronic Boston Act of 2025 & the Boston Calling lineup! Join the Battle! #MAGFest #Chiptune

🎶Give me all your attention🎶 - because we've got our first Super MAG guest announcement for you! SungWon Cho aka @prozdishere.bsky.social! From One Piece to Borderlands 3 to Delicious in Dungeon to everyone's favorite: KPop Demon Hunters, we're sure you've heard his incredible voice acting skills!

The MAGFest Super Idol Showcase is returning - and applications to perform are OPEN! All details are on the form linked below, so be sure to read through carefully and get your applications in before December 1st! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 📸 k8kotoski on ig

The Protomen will debut Act III at Super MAGFest! Performing ALL THREE ACTS, the whole story, in narrative order. One act per night, catch it all over the weekend! Also, badges are almost SOLD OUT, and prices increase on Nov 1! So get yours RIGHT NOW! 🎃 super.magfest.org/registration

The one and only @caseyleewilliams.bsky.social will be taking the stage at MAGFest! Casey specializes in session vocal recording, performance, and songwriting. She's most known for her work on the soundtracks of Rooster Teeth’s animated online series RWBY - featured since the early age of 13!

We're back with today's Super MAGFest main stage feature: MEGA RAN! @megaran.com is a former middle school teacher turned Guinness World Record-holding rapper, DJ, author, and foster father whose music bridges hip-hop, gaming, and education. Don't miss this pioneer of nerdcore at Super MAGFest 2026!

If you wanted more heavy metal at your Super MAGFest this year, you got it: The Arkadian is coming to melt your faces! 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the project and for the first time in nearly 6 years, they're coming back as a BAND, delivering a high octane performance you won't want to miss!

Do you have a fandom that you want to see reflected during the MAGFest Cosplay Photoshoot Meetups? It's your time to shine, because Cosplay Photoshoot Meetup Applications are LIVE, closing Nov. 10th! (This application is for suggestions and organizers.) 📸 ggmehd on IG forms.gle/mKAx5k8eF4uh...

And now for something completely different: Triforce Quartet at Super MAG! Triforce Quartet is a classically trained string quartet that reimagines the music of video game franchises like LoZ & FF. For MAGFest, they'll present a special collab show ft. guests from their newest album - don't miss it!

The MITS applications for 2026 are now closed. If you applied, you should be able to edit before 10/31. If you submitted a partial application, you should have an email from [email protected] letting you know to finish. We are currently reviewing submissions and will have approvals/denials out ASAP!

Something wicked this way comes: it's @dannybstyle.bsky.social to the Super MAGFest '26 stage! dannyBstyle is the live performance group of game composer Danny Baranowsky (Super Meat Boy, Binding of Isaac). They perform Danny’s compositions as a trio with guitar, bass, and Danny on electric drums!

@gunderslam.bsky.social is delivering slammin’ heavy metal video game covers live to Super MAGFest 2026! Formed from solo work, Patrick Gunderson bands together w/Adam Payne, Jake Curtis, Roque Cuellar, Mahn, Stephen Jensen, & Theology! Catch the set covering songs from Hades, Silent Hill 2, & more!

Prepare yourselves for shreddage: Danimal Cannon is coming to the Super MAGFest 2026 main stage! @danimalcannon.com is a VGM composer who has been featured in Pokémon Generations & Minecraft: The Story of Mojang. He's preparing to release his next full length album - including special guests!

Spinning onto the stage at Super MAGFest 2025 is Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40: Live Band Experience! For 27 years, Johnny has traveled all over the world performing Crush 40’s greatest hits, usually solo or with a guitarist. Don't miss out on the full band experience at Super MAG!

Announcing: the Arena Dance Party themes! Dance parties are, of course, returning to Super MAGFest Arena this year and we can't wait for y'all to tear up the dance floor!

Booking links for the first round of the Hotel Lottery have gone out! Please give some time to get these emails - you will have until Saturday 10/18 at 11:59pm ET to confirm your reservations!

The hotel lottery emails have officially been sent out, so please check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case) for your result.

Good news, everyone! DRAGFest is BACK this year in the Arena & due to popular demand we're doing not one, but TWO nights of shows! There are a few changes this year - there will be (free) ticketed entry & both nights will be the same show! More info available at a later date. 💜

@thetiberiansons.bsky.social are returning to Super MAGFest - with a concert featuring only music from the greatest fighter plane series of all time: Ace Combat. They'll be joined on stage by Videri String Quartet & The Game Brass - and they're going to take you right into the danger zone!

TODAY is the LAST DAY to get your badge to be eligible for the Hotel Lottery! Get your badge and submit your Lottery Entry before 11:59ET TONIGHT to make sure you don't miss out! super.magfest.org/registration super.magfest.org/hotel-info

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?! Only 3 more days left to submit your speedrun, talent show, variety content, mini panel, or even host submission! If you want to perform at magFAST 2026, get those submissions in NOW! tinyurl.com/magFAST2026s...

Today is the 23rd anniversary of the... Mid Atlantic Gamers Festival? With help from @magfest.org and @kohler.bsky.social, we've assembled a collection of archival materials that tell the story of the first MAGFest event from 2002! archive.gamehistory.org/folder/198d0...

Rebecca Sugar & Friends Present: The Lonely Magic Tour is coming to Super MAGFest! In August of 2025, Rebecca released Lonely Magic – & they will be joined by a group of Steven Universe alumni, musicians, and special guests to bring that experience to life at MAGFest! super.magfest.org/registration

Who else but Georgia legends But Brigade would come to MAGFest this year locked and loaded with an all new set? Get equipped with a run of MMX live on the main stage in January! The real question - will Noah get the secret capsule? Grab your badges and find out! super.magfest.org/registration

Charge your Busters and prepare your E-Tanks, @themegas.bsky.social are teleporting into Super MAGFest 2026! These VGM powerhouses can’t wait to return to the MAGFest stage, bringing their ever evolving stage presence to songs new and old! Get your badges at super.magfest.org/registration 💙

The 2026 MAGFest Indie Tabletop Showcase application form is now live! Applications will close on October 16th at 11:59PM EST! This is open to indie tabletop developers - whether you're slinging cards, boardgames or dice, please apply! Link to application: super2026.reg.magfest.org/mits/team

Run TTRPGs with the D&D Department! The D&D department runs a wide variety of TTRPGs at the convention, and we’re looking for new Game Masters to join our team! This is a chance to run those games you've wanted to try but haven't found a group for! ✏️ Survey link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

It's TIME: Super MAGFest 2026 pre-reg is NOW OPEN! The deadline to pre-register to be eligible for the Hotel Lottery and Crazy Tier Merch is SEPTEMBER 30TH - all further information can be found on our website! super.magfest.org/registration super.magfest.org/hotel-info

The Pathfinder department is looking for volunteers to help explore, report, and cooperate during Super MAGFest 2026! Games are offered each day of the event, apply by September 30th to share your availability and interest! ✏️ Link to form: forms.gle/EV6MVRQR6wJ2...

MAGFest '26 badges will go LIVE on September 16th. Purchase your badge from 9/16-30 to be eligible for the Hotel Lottery. MAGFest is now handling the Hotel Lottery fully in-house, with new rules, deadlines, & restrictions. ALL info at super.magfest.org/blog/hotel-l...

The Super MAGFest Consoles Game Room is once again accepting submissions for tournaments for MAGSuper 2026. Do you have a favorite game to share with the masses and contribute to the hype of the best weekend of 2026? Submit below! Deadline November 1st! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Wanna get on the magFAST stage? Only one way to make it happen! Sign up NOW with our submission form to get your speedrun, variety show content, or to be one of our host. tinyurl.com/magFAST2026s...

📣 Calling all #homebrew game developers! The #IndieRetro Homebrew Showcase at #SuperMAGFest is looking for your incredible creations! Join the celebration and submit your game here: bit.ly/MFIRHSA2026

BADGE & HOTEL INFO UPDATE: There will be significant changes to the Super26 hotel booking process this year, as well as some new features for the event itself. We'll go over updates on 9/9/25 via email, w/expanded information on our website. super.magfest.org to subscribe!

ONE WEEK REMAINS SUBMIT YR DANG GAMES DON'T WASTE YOUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND FRETTING ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION, SUBMIT IT NOW AND EDIT IT LATER NO EXTENSIONS SEPT 2 IS THE END GET IT IN super.magfest.org/apply/

Missing MAGFest? We've got a ton of great announcements planned for 2026, but tide yourself over in the meanwhile with BitGen Gamer Fest, our one day music extravaganza in Baltimore, MD! Get down to the Ottobar in Baltimore on Saturday at 4PM! www.bitgengamerfest.com

To celebrate the 2025 Swadge (and generate a bit of pre-hype for the 2026 Swadge), we’re making the entire swadge OST - plus a few other special remixes - available to download FOR FREE at swadge.com/swadge-2025-... or listen on YouTube at youtu.be/eLajKYk3CTM!

The Pathfinder department is looking for volunteers to run ttrpgs for MAGSuper 2026! Come join a worldwide campaign in the Paizo Organized Play system, & earn rewards that can be used during games at MAG & beyond. Fill out the form at forms.gle/EV6MVRQR6wJ2... ⚔️

MAGFEST X BURGQUEST This fall, MAGFest is once again bringing our tabletop gaming library to our friends at BurgQuest. Their vendor and game demo submissions are being accepted on a rolling basis - submissions close at 11:59PM TONIGHT! Details at burg.quest!

Hey, MAGFest Power readers! Remember our Zine last year at Super? We're doing it again! And just like last time, we want YOU to participate! Ask us questions - any questions - at tinyurl.com/m5cx7edf and we'll pick the best ones and answer them in the Super 2026 Edition!

Have a great idea for a Panel at MAGFest? It's your time to shine! Panel applications for MAGSuper 2026 are LIVE at super.magfest.org/apply - so get your submissions in before the form closes at 11:59PM EDT on October 15th!

🎉THANK YOU TO ALL WHO JOINED US MAGWEST 2025🎉 Before we say “See ya later!👋🏻😉” we have a bit of housekeeping to take care of! •If you attended this year, let us know how we did on our attendee feedback form! What you liked/disliked/ what we can improve on for next year: MAGWest.org/feedback

Whether it be a WARK! or a KWEH!, squawk like no ones watching with these Chocobo-themed events and trials THIS weekend at MAGWest! Also, meet a chocobo too?!

Our Cosplay Gatherings list is now LIVE! You can find all info on our gatherings page under: www.magwest.org/cosplay-gath...

For the first time since the first MAGWest event, pinball machines will be making a comeback this year for MAGWest 2025! Thanks to Kyle's Amusement services, attendees can enjoy these classic games in the Arcade area located inside the Gaming Hall (@ Bayshore Ballroom).

The KeyBlades are a group of friends from the local South Bay Area that came together to perform video game music covers using their combined musical powers rooted in classical, jazz, rock and metal styles.

The Bay Area’s premiere VGM Jazz event, Ultra Combo has been hosting jams at the Ocean Ale House and elsewhere in the Bay since April 2023. Featuring veteran local jazz musicians and creative, soulful arrangements, Ultra Combo is always classy, always killin', always fun.