MAGWest 2026

Created in just 72 hours, come and be the first to hear the MAGWest Charity Album Jam, Vol. 2 - a collection of covers and arrangements from Undertale and Deltarune.

We know ocarinas from gaming and anime, but they're a real instrument with extensive history! Learn more about ocarinas, their history, their status today, and how you can start playing one.

Panelists:
Andy Cormier [YouTube Creator / Musician / Public Health Data Analyst, https://www.youtube.com/c/AndyCormierYT]

You love Game Music & Sound, so do we!! So nows your chance to Ask us anything!!

This career-focused encounter session brings together Steven Horowitz (Composer, Audio Director & Founder of GAI) and Brendan Wolf (Career coach & Sound Designer at Injected Senses) to demystify pathways into the game audio industry. Designed for students, emerging creators, and mid-career professionals alike, the session offers a candid look at how to build a sustainable career in a rapidly evolving field.

Through a mix of practical guidance and real-world insight, the discussion covers portfolio development, networking strategies, and how to position your unique creative voice in a competitive marketplace. The speakers will also address common misconceptions about breaking into game audio, the realities of freelance versus in-house roles, and how to leverage interdisciplinary skills—from music composition to implementation and sound design.

Panelists:
Steven Horowitz (Game Audio Institute)
[Composer/Audio Director, https://www.stevehorowitzmusic.com/]

Brendan Wolf (Injected Senses)
[Sound Designer at Injected Senses and Game Audio Career Coach, https://www.hellagoodaudio.com/]

A crash course from a marketing specialist on how indie studios and publishers can market themselves with limited resources. A look at utilizing every avenue, from digital media to networking and active community engagement.

Panelists: Stan Rezaee

Sonic the Hedgehog is a staple holding together the childhood of any proper 90s kid, but just like Soap shoes he’s tragically out of fashion. We’ll be going over the history of Sonic The Hedgehog games, Sega Consoles, Crush 40, and various chili dogs.

Panelists:
Foundation for the Eradication of Generation 5 Pokemon [https://linktr.ee/fifthgenisntpokemon]

Dwelling of Duels is a monthly video game remix competition where participants arrange, record, and mix covers that fit the contest's theme. Join us for a special MAGWest Contest Listening Party!

Panelists:
darmock
newmajoe [Lawyer, Musician, https://joenewman.bandcamp.com/]

The geographer and person with a Pokemon hyperfixation are not done yet as they expand their global horizons on both Earth and in Pokemon! For generations 5-10 we’re leaving the Japanese Archipelago to venture into Europe, the Americans and other parts of Asia! We will be looking at unique places, animals and plants that have inspired Pokemon!

Panelists:
Natalie Uvon [Teacher, Geographer, Artist]
Antho Loc [student]