Super MAGFest, the annual Maryland-based convention celebrating video game music and culture, has announced that its 2026 event will be themed around Mega Man X. The theme will set the tone for the entire show, shaping everything from cosplay and merchandise to the lineup of musical guests and featured artists.
The announcement trailer above offers a first look at the Mega Man X-inspired “lore,” which will continue to unfold over the coming weeks and months. The trailer’s music was composed by our friend RRThiel, whose deep appreciation for Mega Man shines through every note.
MAGFest has long been a gathering spot for Mega Man fans to attend panels, cosplay, and connect with one another—so if you’ve never been, this might be the one to catch. Super MAGFest 2026 will run from January 8th to 11th. More details are available from the event's official website.
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ReplyDeleteHow could they be so cruel?
ReplyDeleteI mean, it's not run by Capcom. MAGFest chose the theme because it's relevant in terms of what the series has.
DeleteMaybe I'm misunderstanding what you're saying.
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DeleteI really don’t think the reasoning is that deep or malicious. They needed a cool logo/font, so they got one. It’s like when SAGE had NiGHTS and Megadrive themes, though that was at least for anniversary years…
DeleteAnd hey, if The Megas get closer to finishing the mythic X1 album, I’d call it a win.
So will they have 20 copies of X6?
ReplyDeleteOkay, that would be a pretty good twist. 20 mint-in-box, shrink-wrapped copies of Mega Man X6 as prizes.
DeleteI don't think they're that clever, but hey. MAGFest is still ~242 days, and I'm sure they'll "Wily" ideas like this in the meantime.
Oh, I see. Oh, I see. They get rid of Mega Manathon, then six years later, they dedicate an entire conference to, not the franchise, but just Mega Man X!
ReplyDeleteWell! Well! Butts to you, MAGFest runners! I don't wanna go to your con, now!
Wait, I was mistaken. This year's theme of Mighty No. 9. They said so themselves.
Delete(I feel bad that I was so grumpy in my comment, now…)
They can take the mickey at least, so that's good.
DeleteWhy are there never any good cons around here?
ReplyDeleteThe music sounded more battle network inspired to me. Either way, this looks like fun. I might go.
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