JANUARY 2-5, 2014 • NATIONAL HARBOR, MD

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MAGFest 12: Featuring Machinae Supremacy

Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, Children of all ages that have had their parental waiver form signed and notarized. It is with extreme pleasure that we are very proud to officially announce the Twelfth Annual Music And Gaming Festival, coming January 2-5, 2014, at the Gaylord National Hotel in National Harbor, MD.

Six months ago, at MAGFest 11, we let slip at closing ceremonies a very special treat we were planning for this year. Swedish video game inspired "SID Metal" group Machinae Supremacy will be playing their first ever North American show at MAGFest 12. Actually, this will be the first time they have ever played on this side of the Atlantic ocean! If you've ever been on the internet at any point in your life, you've probably heard songs like Bouff, Giana Sisters, the Jets'n'Guns soundtrack, or the Sidology Trilogy. We've been wanting for them to come to MAGFest for years, so we're thrilled that it's actually happening.

They're not the only part of our band and guest lineup, though, so here are a few more starters, with obviously plenty more to be announced as the year goes on:

  • Acoustic guitar duet Super Guitar Bros have graduated from our Second Stage, and will be performing on the Main Stage this year!
  • Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe will be joining us for what we can only assume will be humor raunchier than Jon St. John could ever come up with.
  • Speaking of which, Jon St. John is of course returning, so ready your shot glasses.
  • Bastion composer Darren Korb will be joining the party this year. No word, yet, if he plans to be narrating the entire event.
  • Matt Mercer and Zach Grafton, creators of School of Thrones and There Will Be Brawl

All you MAGFans know the drill! If you want to come, make sure to pre-register early to save on admission. Also, book your hotel room as soon as possible because the hotel will sell out this year. We will have discounted rates at adjacent hotels available later on, but if you want to stay at the Gaylord, book your room IMMEDIATELY.

We'll keep in touch, and remember, as always, Sunny is a very nice kitty.

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