This was my favorite marathons from last year, and probably the only one that I watched. This year they promise to be better then ever; more prizes better quality video, and more important a larger financial goal to reach. Last year Mario Marathons made an amazing $11,767 dollars, and I hope this year they double that. I know times are tough, so if you can only give a dollar give that, any little amount helps.
We will send out reminders through out the week for this event, and post up the live stream when it starts. Press release after the jump.
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Special Performances and Special Guests to Compliment Record Breaking Tour
Highlights Include Performances with the National Symphony Orchestra at WolfTrap, 3 Day Gaming Event in Winnipeg a Special Blizzard Performance with the Houston Symphony and the Return to Comic Con with the San Diego Symphony
LOS ANGELES, CA – July 3, 2009 – The worldwide phenomenon Video Games Live (recently enshrined in the Guinness Book of World Records) is proud to announce 12 performances throughout the month of July. Each show will be unique and many will be highlighted by special performances, conventions and/or special guests. Video Games Live has grown tremendously over the past 5 years of touring and currently has over 60 shows planned around the world for 2009.
Some July tour highlights include a special 3 day gaming event in Winnipeg with the Winnipeg Symphony (July 6 – 8). The 3 day event includes 2 unique show performances and a half day festival event with Future Shop including a major Guitar Hero competition, special industry Q&A panel, video game cover bands, prize give-a-ways and more.