2011: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tap

"The Midwest Gaming Classic, which filled the Brookfield Sheraton with gamers of all ages and tastes last weekend, reports strong attendance this year. Dan Loosen, one of the event's organizers and owner of the GOAT store, writes in an update:"

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2011: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"New-school and old-school players unite: The Midwest Gaming Classic fires up its pinball machines, arcade systems and next-generation consoles this weekend."

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2011: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"The Midwest Gaming Classic, an annual event of games ranging from old school to next-gen, is celebrating the birthdays of two video game icons next weekend as part of its two-day extravaganza: Mario and Luigi of "Mario Bros." fame. It's been quite a career for the dynamic duo from Nintendo, which is still celebrating Mario's 25th anniversary that began last year."

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2007: FOX 6 News

Fox 6 News covers the Midwest Gaming Classic 2007. This is the first year the Midwest Gaming Classic was covered on TV - a trend that we are happy to see continue every year since!

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When & Where

March 24 & 25, 2012
(Some festivities begin Friday, March 23)

Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
375 South Moorland Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53005

Key Stats

From 2011's Show:

More than 5,000 Attendees
More than 125 Pinball Games
More than 50 Arcade Games
More than 150 Playable Consoles
More than 40 Vendors
More than 30 Guest Speakers

MGC In-Depth Staff

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