San Antonio to host huge gaming convention PAX South this weekend

3-day convention taking place at Gonzalez Convention Center

SAN ANTONIO – The gaming community will descend upon downtown San Antonio this weekend for a huge convention called PAX South.

The convention started in 2015 and has already become one of the biggest gaming expos in the country. 

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People who go to the convention can play classic and modern video games, take part in board game and card tournaments, and visit an exclusive PC gaming area.

There will also be live music and vendors at the convention for people interested in all types of video games and memorabilia.

IMAGES: Click here to check out a slideshow of last year's PAX South in San Antonio

The event is also popular for its cosplay, where people dress up as specific video game or other popular characters.

The three-day event starts tomorrow and is expected to draw thousands of people to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Click here for more information on badges and admission.

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