Hunter Burton Memorial
Gaming to Prevent Suicide
Meet Our 2026 Special Guests: Community, Creators, and Competition
The Hunter Burton Memorial Open is a celebration of the community that sustains us. This year, we are proud to host a lineup of guests who are talented creators and champions for the gaming community.
From world-class cosplay to high-stakes cEDH, here is who you can expect to see at the 2026 HBMO.
The Guest Lineup
Parker Bliss
Parker Bliss is a content creator, tabletop personality and cosplayer, currently based in Denver, Colorado. She has been creating content online since 2023. What began as a love of cosplay and conventions has blossomed into a lifelong passion that also includes TTRPGs, medieval reenactment, TCGs, ren faires, and all things high fantasy.
Anna Margaret
Anna Margaret is a nerdy lifestyle content creator, character actress, and gaming personality. With a Masters degree in teaching and decades of performance experience, Anna Margaret loves bringing characters and fandoms to life through costumes, photography, music, and video content. Best known for her bubbly personality, elaborate cosplays, and enthusiasm for introducing people to her favorite hobbies, she loves to host events, GM table top roleplaying games, and play trading card games!
PowrDragn
PowrDragn is a full time Magic content creator, but has ties to the gaming industry that go back over 25 years. He has been a part of the HBMO doing interviews and covering the event for several years now. He has just completed 6 years of daily content on YouTube, but you can also find him on most socials.
Zabracus
Zabracus (Za-Bruh-Cuss) is a celebrated figure in the geek and gaming community from Northern California. As a Twitch Partner and MTG Ambassador (2023 to present), Zab shares her chaotic misplays and adventures in Magic: The Gathering, and other TCGs and TTRPGs across Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.
Known for her stunning cosplays, she has brought characters like Shadowheart (Baldur’s Gate 3), Zatanna (DC Comics), and Thalia (MTG) to life, earning her over 60 guest appearances at conventions across the U.S. and Canada. Beyond cosplay and streaming, she’s an accomplished voice and commercial actress. Zabracus co-founded Super Sonic Speed Dating and Nerdvana Talent, fostering geek communities and creative talent.
Where to Find Our Guests
Our guests will be active throughout the weekend participating in events and meeting with the community. Here are a few ways you can interact with them during the show:
- Friday: Riftbound Learn to Play If you want to learn the ropes of Riftbound, stop by our dedicated learn to play area on Friday afternoon. Our guests will be on hand for a few hours to help teach the game and run some casual matches.
- Saturday: cEDH Tournament Keep an eye out for our guests in the pods of the cEDH tournament on Saturday. They will be competing throughout the day and potentially into Sunday if they make the day 2 cut.
- Cosplay Meetup and Prizes Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just wearing your favorite nerdy shirt, join us on Saturday for a community cosplay meetup. Come show off your work, grab photos with our featured cosplayers, and walk away with a special prize.
More to be Announced
This is just the first wave of friends joining us at HBMO this year. Stay tuned for more announcements regarding artists, additional guests, and the full event schedule.
Ready to Join Us?
The Hunter Burton Memorial Open is more than just a tournament—it is a community coming together to support one another through the games we love.
Pre-registration is now open! Secure your spot in the cEDH Championship, the Modern $10k, or any of our other featured events today.
Click Here to Pre-Register for HBMO 2026
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