Every time Destructoid gets together it is awesome. I haven't had a bad time when I've gotten to hang out with this awesome and totally amazing community. However, MAFest 9 was seriously epic to an extent I couldn't even fathom. From the moment I got there I was surrounded by great people and we had a blast gaming, drinking, singing and drinking.
I thought I'd point you towards a photographic rundown of the entire thing that the absolutely stupendous IcarusKills put together. I grabbed some of the highlights, but I strongly suggest looking through all of them. Oh, and then hit the jump because you're about to get Destructoid karaoked like none other. I suggest being prepared to rock because CasualWeaponary and Greks224 are about to blow your mind backed up by none other than the rest of the Destructoid community.
Also of note in the annals of excellence is Jon Bloodspray's attempt to get his Destructoid shirt signed by everyone... ever. You can see it below. He's the guy without pants.
Matthew Razak is Destructoid's Associate editor and co-founder of film site Flixist. He began as community member "cowzilla" and was since sequestered to write brainy features material. He lives in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife.
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Dear Dale North.
Thanks for the text message telling me when the group photo was.
Oh wait, you didn't send me one.
Dear Dale North.
Thanks for being awesome anyways. Too bad you weren't at our room party in time for the shots competition. Would've loved for you to try my contest winning Donkey Kong Country.
I was hung over after partying with everyone from the metroid metal band/forums that I've known for 5 years after the concerts, so I overslept. So sorry.
Super bummed that I was so drunk during the Erasure song that I don't actually remember it happening. Oh well, at least I have the video.
Also, on the off chance Collette sees this, were you checking out me or Bloodspray at the photo get-together?
@Changston lol
@Ali D Just for you sexy.
@DanlHaas Yeah Collette, what was that about?
@Razak Thanks again for covering that bar tab.
Anyway, so much fun, so glad to meet new people and see old friends again. Can't wait for the next chance to get together with the sexiest nerds on the internet!
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Thanks for the text message telling me when the group photo was.
Oh wait, you didn't send me one.
Dear Dale North.
Thanks for being awesome anyways. Too bad you weren't at our room party in time for the shots competition. Would've loved for you to try my contest winning Donkey Kong Country.
BRB, gonna go touch myself while I watch myself!
Also, on the off chance Collette sees this, were you checking out me or Bloodspray at the photo get-together?
@Ali D Just for you sexy.
@DanlHaas Yeah Collette, what was that about?
@Razak Thanks again for covering that bar tab.
Anyway, so much fun, so glad to meet new people and see old friends again. Can't wait for the next chance to get together with the sexiest nerds on the internet!