Whether it’s Fortnight or Metroid, Pokemon or Snatcher, MagWest has your back for all things video game-related. The West Coast spinoff of MagFest (the longrunning DC-area video game festival) is now in its second year in Santa Clara. The festival is returning with a huge arcade, bands—including San Jose-based Continuum Kingdom (pictured)—and 24-hour console gaming. Here you can meet industry insiders, check out the works of visual artists like Neon Death Cat, and hone your speedrunning skills with some of the field’s top talent. Your princess is definitely in this castle. MagWest runs through Sunday.
MagWest
Fri-Sun, 2:30pm, $45+
Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara
