Panels &
Presentations

The Midwest Gaming Classic hosts many panels on Saturday and Sunday of the show. Panels will be revealed closer to the show after our presenters have been confirmed. Please check back for the 2024 panels and presentations list!
 

Saturday, April 6

Stern Pinball Spotlight

Stern Pinball Spotlight

11:00 am – 11:45 am Panels and Presentations

Stern Pinball has some things to talk about and maybe announce. We will update this as soon as we know what that will be and who will be involved!

 
Channel Awesome!

Channel Awesome!

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Panels and Presentations

Channel Awesome will do a couple presentations during the show. As soon as we know who is involved and what the topics will be, we will update this description. Keep an eye open.

 
Game Show Gigs

Game Show Gigs

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Panels and Presentations

Join Steve Henneberry, Tower from American Gladiators, and Phil Moore, Nickelodeon’s “Nick Arcade” and “You’re On, as they sit down to talk about working on game shows, how they got into them, why they enjoyed them, and what makes that gig tough.

 
Retronauts: Final Fantasy III

Retronauts: Final Fantasy III

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Panels and Presentations

We’re not sure what this will encompass just yet, but it has to do with Final Fantasy III released back in 1990…so maybe a 25th anniversary deal? As always check back closer to the show for more details.

 
American Pinball New Announcement

American Pinball New Announcement

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Panels and Presentations

OK, unless you’ve been living in the depths of the ocean, you know American has announced a Jaws table. We’re pretty sure that’s what they’ll be talking about here, but you never know. As always, check this page closer to the show for more details.

 
Motion Capture Evolution

Motion Capture Evolution

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Panels and Presentations

Join the actors from Mortal Kombat, and “Angus” from Kasumi Ninja as they talk about how motion capture worked way back in the day with original 2D and how it has progressed as technology and time have marched on to full on 3D and beyond…

 
Resident Evil Actors Panel

Resident Evil Actors Panel

6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Panels and Presentations

We are super lucky to have not one but TWO Resident Evil actors. They’ll spin yarns of the game’s production and life after…probably. This panel features Charlie Kraslavsky (Chris Redfield) and Greg Smith (Barry Burton) from the original Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan).

 
YouTuber Panel

YouTuber Panel

7:00 pm – 7:45 pm Panels and Presentations

In years past we’ve had Youtuber panels about becoming one, being one at conventions, etc. and various other topics. This year, we’ll have another one. We’ll probably even have 2. The topics might cover previously covered topics or be totally new. As always check back closer to the show for more details.

 

Sunday, April 7

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Animaniacs!

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Animaniacs!

11:00 am – 11:45 am Panels and Presentations

Speakers: Doug Rice and Greg Peters, Moderated by Charles Moisant

Greg Peters and Doug Rice both worked the incredible Anamaniacs cartoon series and both won emmy’s for their incredible work… but they worked at different studios, and they never met! Find out how this can be possible with this unique peek behind the curtains where you’ll find out more about what else they have done in the industry, and what their careers have been like! Moderated by artist Charles Moisant, and then meet all three artists and purchase their art in the Featured Artist Alley section of the show!

 
From Muscles to Gaming Stardom

From Muscles to Gaming Stardom

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Panels and Presentations

Join Steve “Tower” Henneberry (American Gladiators) and John Parrish (Jax, Mortal Kombat) as they talk about how building their bodies also helped build their careers and how their muscles translate into star power.

 
YouTuber Panel

YouTuber Panel

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Panels and Presentations

In years past we’ve had Youtuber panels about becoming one, being one at conventions, etc. and various other topics. This year, we’ll have another one. We’ll probably even have 2. The topics might cover previously covered topics or be totally new. As always check back closer to the show for more details.

 
Voice Actors Speak!

Voice Actors Speak!

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Panels and Presentations

Join Christopher Sean, and other voice actors (TBD) as they discuss how they broke into voice acting, what their favorite roles have been, and anything else you might want to know! As always check back closer to the show for more details.

 
Channel Awesome!

Channel Awesome!

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Panels and Presentations

Channel Awesome will do a couple presentations during the show. As soon as we know who is involved and what the topics will be, we will update this description. Keep an eye open.