Midwest Gaming Classic
| Midwest Gaming Classic | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Video gaming |
| Venue | Olympia Resort and Conference Center |
| Location(s) | Brookfield, Wisconsin |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | June 30, 2001 |
| Attendance | 1,600+ (2007) |
| Website | |
| http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ | |
The Midwest Gaming Classic (MGC) is an annual convention for all forms of electronic entertainment, including video games, arcade games and pinball, with a focus on retrogaming.
The event has been held in several locations in Wisconsin since launching in 2001.
History
The Midwest Gaming Classic was first held on June 30, 2001 as Jagfest 2K1 and was dedicated to ongoing fan base and homebrew scene of the Atari Jaguar. At that time, the 2K1 show organizers Dan Loosen and Gary Heil decided to open the show to all classic platforms in an effort to expand attendance. They were soon contacted by Martin Goldberg who offered to set up a museum area for the show, and started a tradition of having consoles and computers on display playable by show attendees, as well as gaming competitions held on multiple platforms and prizes at the show.[1] That first year had 15 tables and 20 games available to play. By 2015, it had grown to over one thousand games.[2] The event has moved several times over the years, but has always been in the Milwaukee area.
Events
The Midwest Gaming Classic has a focus on retrogaming, but displays modern game systems as well. The devices on display range from the newest gaming devices to some of the oldest, such as the original Pong. The event also attracts video game champions from the past.[3] The event is known for its pinball games, gaming museum and modern game tournaments. It also has a display of gaming systems that never had success due to a superior competitor or change in technology. Nearly all game systems on display can be played by attendees.[4]
Attendance
In 2007, the event recorded 1,700 registered attendees. It netted $4,000 for the organizers.[3] In 2015, the event had around 10,000 attendees.[2]
References
External links
- Midwest Gaming Classic - official site.
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