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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 4d

Please give these emails time to get to you! They're rolling out - there are quite a few of you!

MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 4d

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

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 5d

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. 💜

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 6d

@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!

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 8d

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

A photo of the Gazebo at MAGFest, surrounded by attendees and a group of people dressed in shrimp costumes.

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magFAST @magfast.org · 10d

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...

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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 11d

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...

A flyer for the Mid Atlantic Gamers Festival at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood in Roanoka, VA, September 27-29, 2002.

"2000+ square feet main game room. Guest video game voice actors. Industry insiders. Game developers. The first video game convention by fans for fans that is non industry, non trade show."

A promotional booth for the first MAGFest, titled the Mid Atlantic Video Game Festival. They're playing Devil's Crush on a Commodore monitor.

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 11d

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

An image of Rebecca Sugar sitting on a checkered floor with their pink guitar in their lap. They're looking directly at the camera over their glasses. The image is surrounded by a blue Super MAGFest 2026 themed border.

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 13d

However, we've since updated that page with the guidelines that are in line with our internal policies over the last few years. We're genuinely sorry about the confusion. Bit Brigade is the only exception to this rule this year, and we're extremely excited to hear their new MMX set!

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 13d

The page with the more firm rule about not double-booking bands was created by our previous music team, and we were not aware it was still live and accessible on our site. We DO try to avoid repeat bookings, unless there are specific cases (in this case, a new MMX performance that matches our theme)

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 13d

WELP. We removed the first post to fix this specific typo, and then literally posted it again accidentally and didn't notice until about a half hour ago. We're obviously not going to delete this one, due to the discussions happening in the replies. On that topic...

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 13d

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

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 14d

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 💙

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 18d

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

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 19d

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...

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 22d

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

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 22d

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...

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 28d

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...

MAGFest 2026 Hotel Lottery, Badge Launch, and More! — Super Magfest

Let's Dive Right In! This is a long one, so let's get right into things. First off, Super MAGFest 2026 badges will go live on September 16th! And you'll have until September 30 to purchase your bad...

super.magfest.org

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 29d

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...

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magFAST @magfast.org · Sep 7

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...

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · Sep 8

📣 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

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · Sep 4

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!

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MAGFest Indie Arcade @mag-indiearcade.bsky.social · Aug 26

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/

Apply — Super Magfest

super.magfest.org

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · Aug 20

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

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · Aug 20

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!

Swadge 2025 OST - Swadge

We made a bunch of music. Now it’s easier to jam to without a Swadge! Download the album! Tracklist Hot Dog Credits Composer: Joe “Newmajoe” Newman Composer URL: https://joenewman.bandcamp.com/ Big […...

swadge.com

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