We’re coming back to Magnificon Winter Expo 

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We are excited to announce that IndieGames is again taking part in the winter edition of Magnificon Expo convention, which will be held in Krakow from November 29th to 30th. This long-running festival has brought together fans of Japanese pop culture for more than 20 years, including anime, board games, manga, music, and of course, video games. Enthusiasts from all across Poland, as well as international guests, travel to the former Polish capital to enjoy a weekend filled with panels, workshops, competitions, and even culinary activities. 

The goal of Magnificon Expo is not only to promote Japanese traditions, trends, and art, but also to help shape the Polish cultural scene more broadly. Although video games are not the main focus, the festival still offers unique insight into gaming through conferences and panel discussions on specific titles and franchises, the cultural context of games, and the industry in general, including perspectives on game journalism. 

As usual, attendees will be able to visit themed gaming zones throughout the event. There will be a CFA gaming zone where players can try out the most interesting and fresh titles on various platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox, and PC. Visitors will have the opportunity to play games such as Pokemon Legends ZA, Kirby Air Riders, Grounded 2, Keeper, and Hades II. 

Another zone will be hosted by Project Genshin, an initiative gathering fans of this popular open-world RPG. This section will feature a real-life recreation of a Genshin village filled with recognizable objects, various tasks, and in-game locations. 

This year, the event will also feature the Star Wars-inspired Saber Arts Academy, One Piece Island dedicated to fans of this legendary anime, the Explorer Team zone with RPG sessions and figure painting, the Kingdom of Science exploring various topics from the world of nature, and the Astral Railways from the game Honkai: Star Rail. Additionally, there will also be an area dedicated to rhythm games of all kinds, where visitors can choose from different genres and test their skills.