TheTantalus
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National Harbor, MD- The Super Smash Brothers community could once again be in for another competitive boost. MAGfest, (standing for music and games festival), held this year on January 23rd-26th, is one of the largest gaming conventions in the country and has decided to feature "The Smash Brothers" as one of it's feature films in the "Games on Film" section.
MAGfest is on its thirteenth iteration and has evolved greatly over the years.
Annually, the attendance of MAGfest has grown exponentially, with MAGfest 12 being double the size of MAGfest 10 which was 2 year prior in the same venue. With the change in date timing (traditionally, MAGfest is held on the first week of January), it is hard to say if the rate it will grow will be the same, but it seems likely given the trends. Being a host to casual and competitive gamers alike, MAGfest has the ability to provide new exposure to the community to those unaware. Those planning on being in attendance that would like to view the films, they can be seen on Sunday between 11am and 3pm in the film section. Additionally, MAGfest is featuring quite the list of Smash related activities, including a Smash Opera, Super Smash Bros for Wii U Cosplay tournament, Super Smash Bros 64 tournament, a Super Smash Bros for Wii U tournament, and something called "Smash Impossible", which may be an event throwback to the previous year, where a Brawl tournament was held that had ridiculous random conditions to win. That event was won by Team Apex's Nintendude.
To see the schedule of events for MAGfest this year, click here: https://prime.uber.magfest.org/m13/schedule/
TheTantalus is very excited to be attending MAGfest for a TENTH consecutive year! If you plan on attending yourself, share your excitement with him by tweeting him @ TheTantalus .
MAGfest does not consider itself a convention but more a large party, as stated on their website: "MAGFest is a four day long party dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community." Events to do at MAGfest feature free play arcades, console gaming, LAN parties, Video Game Concerts, Panels with gaming celebrities and developers, Indie Games, Gaming-centric Marketplace and of course their "Games on Film" Room.MAGfest is on its thirteenth iteration and has evolved greatly over the years.
Annually, the attendance of MAGfest has grown exponentially, with MAGfest 12 being double the size of MAGfest 10 which was 2 year prior in the same venue. With the change in date timing (traditionally, MAGfest is held on the first week of January), it is hard to say if the rate it will grow will be the same, but it seems likely given the trends. Being a host to casual and competitive gamers alike, MAGfest has the ability to provide new exposure to the community to those unaware. Those planning on being in attendance that would like to view the films, they can be seen on Sunday between 11am and 3pm in the film section. Additionally, MAGfest is featuring quite the list of Smash related activities, including a Smash Opera, Super Smash Bros for Wii U Cosplay tournament, Super Smash Bros 64 tournament, a Super Smash Bros for Wii U tournament, and something called "Smash Impossible", which may be an event throwback to the previous year, where a Brawl tournament was held that had ridiculous random conditions to win. That event was won by Team Apex's Nintendude.
To see the schedule of events for MAGfest this year, click here: https://prime.uber.magfest.org/m13/schedule/
TheTantalus is very excited to be attending MAGfest for a TENTH consecutive year! If you plan on attending yourself, share your excitement with him by tweeting him @ TheTantalus .