2025 Midwest Gaming Classic Recap & Pickups – The Midwest Knows Retro

If you're into retro gaming, video game collecting, or just love celebrating gaming culture, the Midwest Gaming Classic 2025 was the place to be—and I’m here to tell you why the Midwest is the BEST region for retro gaming!

In this video, I take you inside my experience at the Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, held at the beautiful Baird Center. Whether you're a longtime collector, casual gamer, or just love retro games and consoles, this event had something for everyone: rare finds, amazing vendors, arcade machines, retro tournaments, and an unbeatable sense of community.

From classic NES and Sega Genesis games to Switch, DS, NeoGeo Pocket Color, and even obscure retro systems, the Midwest Gaming Classic proved once again that the heart of retro gaming is alive and well right in the middle of the country, and it's the perfect way to kick off the 2025 convention season.

Join me as I highlight the best moments, coolest pickups, and the unique charm of this must-attend convention. If you're a hardcore video game collector or just someone who loves the nostalgia of old-school gaming, this recap is for you.

Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more retro gaming event coverage, collector hauls, and nostalgic deep dives into the golden age of gaming!

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00:00 Start
00:07 Workshops and Preview Day
04:14 Day 1
11:57 VIP After Party
15:52 Day 2
26:23 Recap and Pickups