Midlands Gaming Coalition

10/14/2026

🎮❤️ **GAMING IS MORE THAN JUST PLAYING — IT’S COMMUNITY!** ❤️🎮

At Midlands Gaming Coalition, we believe video games bring people together, build friendships, encourage teamwork, and create opportunities for kids and young adults to learn new skills! 🕹️✨

And speaking of bringing people together… 👀🎃

🍂 **OUR FALL FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT IS THIS WEEKEND!** 🎃👾

Get ready for an exciting day of gaming, friendly competition, and fun at our **9th Annual Fright Fight Tournament!** 👻

🗓️ **Saturday, October 17**
⏰ **10 AM – 4 PM**
📍 **Seven Oaks Park in Irmo, SC**

🎮 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament starts at 10:30 AM!

🎸 Guitar Hero 3 tournament starts at 11:30 AM!

🏆 Double elimination, prizes for the top 3 finishers in each tournament, and plenty of bragging rights!

🏎️ Plus, we'll be unveiling our donated Troutwine Automotive racing simulator!

Whether you're coming to compete, cheer on your favorite players, or just enjoy the festivities, we can't wait to see you there!

💙 Help us spread the word! Share this post and tag someone who needs to be there this weekend!

**Let's make this a weekend to remember!** 🎃🎮

10/07/2026

Ready to build your own PC? 🖥️🔧

Our PC Building Basics classes start NEXT WEEK at Seven Oaks Park!

Over six weeks, students will learn computer hardware, assembly, troubleshooting, and technology skills while helping build a gaming PC that will stay at the park for future community programs.

Perfect for kids, teens, and young adults who love technology, gaming, or want to learn how computers work.

📅 Classes begin October 12 & 13
📍 Seven Oaks Park
🎮 No experience required

Spots are limited, so register today at MidlandsGaming.com!

10/06/2026

⏰👻 ONLY 11 DAYS UNTIL FRIGHT FIGHT! 🎮🎃

The countdown is officially on!

In just 11 days, gamers from across the Midlands will gather at Seven Oaks Park for the 9th Annual Fright Fight Tournament!

🏆 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
🎸 Guitar Hero III
🏎️ Test Drive the NEW Troutwine Automotive Racing Rig
👻 Costumes Encouraged
🎁 Prizes for Top Finishers
🎮 A Full Day of Gaming Fun

Whether you’re competing for bragging rights, showing off your Halloween costume, or just coming out to hang with fellow gamers, Fright Fight is the place to be!

📅 October 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Seven Oaks Park | Irmo, SC

Who’s coming? Drop your favorite game or costume idea in the comments! 👇

10/06/2026

👻🎮 READY FOR FRIGHT FIGHT? 🎮👻

Halloween and gaming collide at MGC’s 9th Annual Fright Fight!

Join us on October 17 for a day packed with competition, costumes, prizes, and spooky fun at Seven Oaks Park.

🏆 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
🎸 Guitar Hero III Tournament
🏎️ Try the NEW Troutwine Automotive Racing Rig
👻 Costumes Encouraged
🎁 Prizes for Top Competitors
🎮 Gaming Fun for All Ages

Think you’ve got what it takes to dominate Smash? Can you still shred your way through Guitar Hero III like it’s 2007? Now’s your chance to prove it.

📅 October 17
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Seven Oaks Park | Irmo, SC

Tournament Entry:
💲 $10 per event
⚔️ Double Elimination Format

Grab your controller, your costume, and your crew. Let’s make this the biggest Fright Fight yet! 🎃

Tag the friend you’re bringing with you! 👇

10/01/2026

Every time a child solves a challenge in a game, collaborates with teammates, or learns how a computer works, they’re developing skills that can last a lifetime.

Video games can help students build critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and creativity. When paired with hands-on technology education, gaming becomes more than entertainment—it becomes a pathway to learning.

That’s why Midlands Gaming Coalition combines gaming with real-world tech skills through our PC Building and Tech Skills Classes. Students don’t just play on computers—they learn what makes them work. From identifying components and understanding hardware to assembling and troubleshooting PCs, participants gain practical knowledge that can spark an interest in STEM and future technology careers.

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN!

If your child loves gaming, computers, or technology, this is the perfect opportunity to turn that passion into valuable skills and hands-on experience.

⚠️ Spots are limited and classes begin soon.

Register today: https://www.midlandsgaming.com/tech-skills

🎮 Play. Learn. Build. Create. Grow.

09/28/2026

🚨 GAMERS, PARENTS, & FUTURE PC BUILDERS! 🚨

The gaming world is on fire right now! 🎮

🔥 New titles are dropping every week across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch, and some of the biggest releases of the year are arriving this fall. Industry events like Nintendo Direct and BlizzCon have also revealed exciting new games on the horizon. (Game Informer)

But have you ever wondered what goes on INSIDE the machine that powers your favorite games?

That’s exactly what we’ll be teaching in our October Tech Skills Classes!

🖥️ PC Building Basics
📅 October 12 & 13 – November 16 & 17
⏰ One class per week for 6 weeks

Students will:
✅ Learn how computer components work together
✅ Build hands-on tech skills
✅ Gain confidence with hardware and troubleshooting
✅ Explore careers in technology
✅ Connect with other gamers and tech enthusiasts

Whether your favorite game is Minecraft, Fortnite, Mario Kart, Roblox, or the next big release, understanding the technology behind gaming is a skill that lasts a lifetime.

🎟️ Spots are limited and registration is open NOW!

👉 Register today at MidlandsGaming.com

09/28/2026

🚨 Registration is Open! 🚨

Our PC Building Basics Classes start this October!

Perfect for kids, teens, and young adults who want to learn how computers work, gain hands-on tech skills, and build confidence with technology.

📅 Classes begin October 12 & 13 and run through November 16 & 17
🎮 Hosted by Midlands Gaming Coalition
💻 Learn PC components, assembly, troubleshooting, and more

Whether you’re interested in gaming, technology, or future careers in IT, this is a great place to start!

Spots are limited, so register today at MidlandsGaming.com.

Bringing the Community together through Gaming! South Carolina's First and Only Nonprofit for and by gamers!

09/19/2026

09/19/2026

Today’s Super Smash Bros. Tournament was packed with great matches, but one of the best moments was watching an entire family battle it out against each other at The Gamez Block! 🎮❤️

From friendly rivalries to plenty of laughs, it was a reminder that gaming brings people together across generations. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just picking up a controller, there’s nothing quite like sharing the fun with family and friends.

🏆 Congratulations to Nanako, who fought through the competition and took home a The Gamez Block gift card!

A huge thank you to The Gamez Block for hosting such an awesome event and providing a welcoming space for our gaming community to connect, compete, and make memories.

We love seeing moments like these and can’t wait for the next tournament. Who knows—maybe your family will be the next one battling for bragging rights!

09/19/2026

🧟🎬 FROM RACCOON CITY TO THE DRIVE-IN 🎬🧟

Last night, we headed to the drive-in to see the new Resident Evil movie, and wow—it felt like stepping right into a video game. From the suspense and survival horror atmosphere to the nods to Raccoon City, it captured so much of what has made Resident Evil one of gaming’s most iconic franchises for nearly 30 years.

Resident Evil is a great reminder of why gaming stories continue to inspire movies, books, and communities around the world. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the games or just love a good horror movie, it’s an exciting time to be a gamer.

And speaking of gaming and technology…

💻 Registration is still open for our upcoming PC Building Classes! Participants will learn computer hardware basics, build hands-on tech skills, and gain experience working with real PC components.

🎯 If you know a young gamer, aspiring tech enthusiast, or future IT professional, now is the perfect time to get involved.

Learn more and register at MidlandsGaming.com

Have you seen the new Resident Evil movie yet? What’s your favorite game in the series?