The Epicenter Gaming

11/03/2026

See you this weekend!!!

THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR COSPLAY SHOWCASE!
When: Saturday Nov 7 1:00pm
Where: Lower Level Center Court Northwoods Mall Peoria IL
Cosplay is always welcome at our events. We hope to see some of you at the FREE show in Peoria on Saturday November 7!
Details:
It's a celebration of all things Pop Culture at Northwoods Mall. Over 90 vendor/artist spots specializing in all things pop culture! This event is brought to you by Quad Con, and is focused on comics, Transformers, Star Wars, TMNT, Pokemon, Funko pops, action figures, anime, orginal art, vintage video games, cosplay, TCG cards, GI Joe, vinyl records, and yes - even more comic books!
COSPLAY SHOWCASE info: $300 in prizes for Cosplay Saturday Nov 7! The Comic and Toy Show at Northwoods Mall in Peoria is upon us, and we thought we should let everyone know about the Cosplay section of our show.
If you've been to any of our shows, you know we love to celebrate cosplayers and the amazing characters they bring to life through vast amounts of creativity, ingenuity, and some insane levels of out of the box thinking.
Cosplay Showcase - We believe that cosplay is truly for everyone, and if you feel awesome, look awesome, or just want to be seen, we fully encourage your participation in our Showcase! There will not be any pre-judging or judging required for the entrants at this event. A random drawing from all the cosplay showcase entries will receive a $50 gift card to be spent with 1 of the 90+ vendor/artist spots spread throughout the mall. There will be a total of $200 given away. In addition, Epicenter Cards and Games in Lincoln IL will be giving away $100 in Pokemon cards!!! They are always buying and selling TCG cards, so check ' em out while you are at the show.
Please do not bring ai***ft or any lifelike guns. You will be asked to return them to your vehicle.
Sign up starts around 100pm. We will line up around 115pm.
The Showcase will kick off at around 130pm. Group photo at the end of the individual showcase.
We look forward to seeing everyone around 1:00 for sign up for QuadCon Cosplay Showcase! The Quad Con Comic and Toy show will take place 10am to 7pm on Saturday Feel free to share this info
Entry to event is FREE

11/01/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out for Pokeween this morning! Also to those that visited Professor Sumiko at the LCHS FFA Trunk or treat.

Thank you for shopping small and supporting the local clubs. We truly appreciate everyone and your support.

Happy Halloween!!

10/30/2026

10/27/2026

Tonight! If you are looking for something new to play you should come in and check it out! All are welcome!!!

10/23/2026

Can't wait to see all the participants!

FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR COSPLAY SHOWCASE!
When: Saturday Oct 31 1:00pm
Where: Steel Shop Event Center 49 Lawrence St. St. Frenchtown St. Charles MO

Cosplay is always welcome at our events. We hope to see some of you at the show in St. Charles on Halloween Afternoon - that's Saturday Oct 31!
Details:
It's a celebration of all things Pop Culture at Steel Shop Event Center Oct 31. Over 70 vendor/artist spots specializing in all things pop culture! This event is brought to you by Quad Con, and is focused on comics, Transformers, Star Wars, TMNT, Pokemon, Funko pops, action figures, anime, orginal art, vintage video games, cosplay, TCG cards, GI Joe, vinyl records, and yes - even more comic books!
COSPLAY SHOWCASE info: $500 in prizes for Cosplay Saturday Oct 31! The Comic and Toy Show at Steel Shop Event Center in St Charles is upon us, and we thought we should let everyone know about the Cosplay section of our show.
If you've been to any of our shows, you know we love to celebrate cosplayers and the amazing characters they bring to life through vast amounts of creativity, ingenuity, and some insane levels of out of the box thinking.
Cosplay Showcase - We believe that cosplay is truly for everyone, and if you feel awesome, look awesome, or just want to be seen, we fully encourage your participation in our Showcase! There will not be any pre-judging or judging required for the entrants at this event. A random drawing from all the cosplay showcase entries will receive a $50 gift card to be spent with 1 of the 70+ vendor/artist spots spread throughout the hall. There will be a total of $400 given away. In addition, Epicenter Cards and Games in Lincoln IL will be giving away $100 in Pokemon cards!!! They are always buying and selling TCG cards, so check ' em out while you are at the show.
Please do not bring ai***ft or any lifelike guns. You will be asked to return them to your vehicle.
Sign up starts around 100pm. We will line up around 115pm.
The Showcase will kick off at around 130pm. Group photo at the end of the individual showcase.
We look forward to seeing everyone around 1:00 for sign up for QuadCon Cosplay Showcase! The Quad Con Comic and Toy show will take place 10am to 4pm on Saturday Feel free to share this info
Entry to event is $5 (Dollar off coupons available at Bug's Comics, StL Comics Toys & More Comic Book Relief . Entry to Cosplay Showcase is included with regular admission. Kids 12 and under are Free. Active Military are Free with photo ID.

10/18/2026

Eevee won our $100 gift card at this weekends Quad Con Comic & Toy Show / Cool Stuff Cosplay Showcase! Thanks to all that came out and participated this weekend!!

10/17/2026

Pokemon Professor Sumiko pulled some crazy things today! Awesome!!

10/16/2026

Some restock items and some new in today!