Albany to host gaming, pop culture convention

N.Y. (NEWS10) — Heroes, villains, antiheroes, and sidekicks alike will be flocking to Albany this fall for the first-ever Excelsior Con coming to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center and Concourse. The event is scheduled for September 26

The inaugural convention will celebrate everything from trading card and tabletop games like Pokémon and Warhammer to classic board games and comic books. Guests are also invited to don their capes, battle armor and utility belts to fill the plaza with creative cosplays of their favorite characters from across pop culture.

The Saturday event will host several gaming tournaments and panel discussions, all while showcasing an array of regional artists and local businesses. Excelsior Con is slated to run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Empire State Plaza Convention Center is located at 279 Madison Avenue. The convention is free to attend and open to the community.

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