https://gamicom.net/blog/Gaming news, esports and student gaming from GACOM. https://gamicom.net/blog/don-bradman-cricket-jr-hits-the-pitch-a-new-arcade-style-game-for-fans-mvh633el/https://gamicom.net/blog/don-bradman-cricket-jr-hits-the-pitch-a-new-arcade-style-game-for-fans-mvh633el/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:09 GMTTru Blu Games has unveiled Don Bradman Cricket Jr, a cartoon‑style cricket title that promises fast‑paced, pick‑up‑and‑play action. The game is set to arrive on PC and consoles soon, offering split‑screen play and a nostalgic nod to the legendary Australian batsman. https://gamicom.net/blog/bungie-s-marathon-launches-after-decade-long-wait-mvfqn7wj/https://gamicom.net/blog/bungie-s-marathon-launches-after-decade-long-wait-mvfqn7wj/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:08 GMTAfter a decade of anticipation, Bungie’s first brand‑new shooter, Marathon, finally hit consoles and PC on March 5, 2026, offering a fresh co‑op experience set on the derelict colony of Tau Ceti IV. https://gamicom.net/blog/loud-crowned-valorant-world-champions-after-3-1-sweep-mveb7d03/https://gamicom.net/blog/loud-crowned-valorant-world-champions-after-3-1-sweep-mveb7d03/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:08 GMTBrazilian team LOUD clinched the 2026 VALORANT Champions title by defeating Team Vitality 3‑1 in the grand finals, securing their spot as the world’s top squad. https://gamicom.net/blog/yandex-s-stand-in-triumphs-at-pgl-wallachia-claiming-their-second-tier-1-title-mvcvri3z/https://gamicom.net/blog/yandex-s-stand-in-triumphs-at-pgl-wallachia-claiming-their-second-tier-1-title-mvcvri3z/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:00:08 GMTIn a dramatic March 2026 upset, Yandex overhauled a star‑studded field to win PGL Wallachia Season 7, turning a last‑minute stand‑in into a championship moment and earning $300,000 in prize money. https://gamicom.net/blog/outliver-tribulation-drops-new-african-inspired-horror-game-mvbgbo2h/https://gamicom.net/blog/outliver-tribulation-drops-new-african-inspired-horror-game-mvbgbo2h/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:09 GMTThe mobile title Outliver: Tribulation, released July 17, blends third‑person survival horror with African folklore, putting players in the shoes of a soldier trapped in a supernatural realm. The game has already sparked excitement across the continent. https://gamicom.net/blog/lagos-run-shoots-1-8-m-players-in-four-days-47-k-revenue-mva0vu04/https://gamicom.net/blog/lagos-run-shoots-1-8-m-players-in-four-days-47-k-revenue-mva0vu04/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:09 GMTThe locally‑developed mobile game Lagos Run hit 1.8 million players and almost 12 million visits in its first four days, earning $46,900 in revenue and proving Nigeria’s gaming market can scale fast. https://gamicom.net/blog/oblitacrater-launches-today-high-stakes-arcade-shooter-hits-ps5-xbox-and-steam-mv8lg233/https://gamicom.net/blog/oblitacrater-launches-today-high-stakes-arcade-shooter-hits-ps5-xbox-and-steam-mv8lg233/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:00:13 GMTIndie hit OBLITACRATER drops its full 1.0 version across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, offering a frantic twin‑stick shooter with a deadly score‑lock mechanic that’s already turning heads worldwide. https://gamicom.net/blog/nigerian-studio-xelabyte-launches-physics-based-puzzle-game-merjup-mv7603lq/https://gamicom.net/blog/nigerian-studio-xelabyte-launches-physics-based-puzzle-game-merjup-mv7603lq/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:08 GMTNigerian indie studio Xelabyte Studios has released MerjUp, a free mobile puzzle game that blends can‑launching physics with merge mechanics. The title is now live on Android and iOS, offering players a fresh twist on the casual‑gaming craze. https://gamicom.net/blog/iqoo-soul-clinches-bgis-2026-grand-finals-in-nail-biting-showdown-mv5qk8yi/https://gamicom.net/blog/iqoo-soul-clinches-bgis-2026-grand-finals-in-nail-biting-showdown-mv5qk8yi/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:08 GMTIn a thrilling finale, mobile esports team iQOO Soul edged out Genesis Esports to win the BGIS 2026 Grand Finals in Chennai, with over 600,000 live viewers witnessing a record‑tight finish. https://gamicom.net/blog/falcons-crowned-iem-cologne-major-2026-champions-in-a-dominant-3-0-sweep-mv4b4hdi/https://gamicom.net/blog/falcons-crowned-iem-cologne-major-2026-champions-in-a-dominant-3-0-sweep-mv4b4hdi/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:00:12 GMTThe European CS:GO scene witnessed a decisive victory as Falcons defeated Brazil’s FURIA 3‑0 in the grand final of the IEM Cologne Major 2026, setting a new record for concurrent viewers and securing a $500,000 prize. https://gamicom.net/blog/afro-game-showcase-debuts-with-22-titles-spotlighting-african-and-diaspora-talent-mv2vohrh/https://gamicom.net/blog/afro-game-showcase-debuts-with-22-titles-spotlighting-african-and-diaspora-talent-mv2vohrh/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:06 GMTThe first ever Afro Game Showcase streamed live on YouTube unveiled 22 new games from African studios and the diaspora, including a Nigerian narrative adventure set to launch on Steam and Xbox. https://gamicom.net/blog/south-african-card-game-kasi-edition-sparks-community-play-mv1g8o27/https://gamicom.net/blog/south-african-card-game-kasi-edition-sparks-community-play-mv1g8o27/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:07 GMTHaiBoo’s new Kasi Edition card game, launched June 16, 2026, celebrates South African culture with fast‑paced, category‑based prompts that spark conversation and quick thinking. https://gamicom.net/blog/life-is-strange-reunion-hits-playstation-5-xbox-series-x-and-pc-march-26-mv00swzw/https://gamicom.net/blog/life-is-strange-reunion-hits-playstation-5-xbox-series-x-and-pc-march-26-mv00swzw/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:12 GMTSquare Enix’s long‑awaited finale to the Life Is Strange saga launches today across major platforms, offering players a new chapter in Max and Chloe’s story. https://gamicom.net/blog/life-is-strange-reunion-hits-playstation-xbox-and-pc-march-26-muylcy9y/https://gamicom.net/blog/life-is-strange-reunion-hits-playstation-xbox-and-pc-march-26-muylcy9y/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:06 GMTSquare Enix released the long‑awaited conclusion to the Life Is Strange saga, “Reunion,” on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, giving fans a fresh narrative adventure with time‑rewind mechanics. https://gamicom.net/blog/ea-sports-ufc-6-launches-worldwide-with-cross-play-and-immersive-story-modes-mux5x39l/https://gamicom.net/blog/ea-sports-ufc-6-launches-worldwide-with-cross-play-and-immersive-story-modes-mux5x39l/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:00:06 GMTElectronic Arts has released UFC 6 today, adding realistic fighter fidelity, a new Flow State mechanic and cross‑play between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game also introduces Hall of Legends and The Legacy story modes. https://gamicom.net/blog/team-pride-clinches-pmnc-nigeria-title-earns-spot-in-pmgo-africa-muvqhaqk/https://gamicom.net/blog/team-pride-clinches-pmnc-nigeria-title-earns-spot-in-pmgo-africa-muvqhaqk/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:00:09 GMTTeam Pride won the 2026 PUBG Mobile National Championship in Nigeria, taking home $3,000 and qualifying for the PUBG Mobile Global Open Africa stage. The victory came after a thrilling final against Neon Outlaws. https://gamicom.net/blog/nigeria-clinches-2-1-victory-over-kenya-in-esports-nations-cup-qualifier-muub1ewh/https://gamicom.net/blog/nigeria-clinches-2-1-victory-over-kenya-in-esports-nations-cup-qualifier-muub1ewh/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:07 GMTIn a thrilling best‑of‑three Dota 2 showdown on June 30, 2026, Nigeria edged Kenya 2‑1 to secure a spot in the next round of the Esports Nations Cup Sub‑Saharan Africa Qualifier. https://gamicom.net/blog/pubg-mobile-nigeria-finals-set-for-unilag-lagos-prepares-for-epic-showdown-musvljdb/https://gamicom.net/blog/pubg-mobile-nigeria-finals-set-for-unilag-lagos-prepares-for-epic-showdown-musvljdb/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:06 GMTThe 2026 PUBG MOBILE National Championship Finals are heading to the University of Lagos on September 12‑13, bringing a high‑stakes mobile esports event to the heart of Nigeria’s youth culture. https://gamicom.net/blog/kingdom-rush-6-genesis-td-launches-worldwide-with-new-time-travel-twist-murg5poe/https://gamicom.net/blog/kingdom-rush-6-genesis-td-launches-worldwide-with-new-time-travel-twist-murg5poe/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:07 GMTIronhide Game Studio has released Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD on Steam, the App Store and Google Play, bringing the beloved tower‑defense series back to its roots with a brand‑new campaign that lets players alter the past. https://gamicom.net/blog/nigerian-studio-gbrossoft-s-outliver-tribulation-joins-google-play-pass-muq0pz76/https://gamicom.net/blog/nigerian-studio-gbrossoft-s-outliver-tribulation-joins-google-play-pass-muq0pz76/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:13 GMTThe African‑mythology‑inspired action‑adventure Outliver: Tribulation, developed by GBROSSOFT, has just become available on Google Play Pass, expanding its reach across the globe. https://gamicom.net/blog/the-seven-deadly-sins-origin-goes-mobile-bringing-anime-rpg-to-nigerian-screens-mudauhqo/https://gamicom.net/blog/the-seven-deadly-sins-origin-goes-mobile-bringing-anime-rpg-to-nigerian-screens-mudauhqo/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:22:39 GMTNetmarble’s hit anime‑based RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, has just launched on Google Play and Apple’s App Store, offering cross‑platform play and a host of launch rewards. https://gamicom.net/blog/natus-vincere-clinch-esl-pro-league-20-title-in-thrilling-3-2-finish-mucjq6dd/https://gamicom.net/blog/natus-vincere-clinch-esl-pro-league-20-title-in-thrilling-3-2-finish-mucjq6dd/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:43:28 GMTThe Ukrainian esports outfit NaVi defeated Eternal Fire 3‑2 in the grand final of ESL Pro League season 20, securing $170,000 and a spot on the global stage. https://gamicom.net/blog/pubg-mobile-nigeria-finals-to-unilag-a-game-changer-mubroyr1/https://gamicom.net/blog/pubg-mobile-nigeria-finals-to-unilag-a-game-changer-mubroyr1/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:38:42 GMTThe 2026 PUBG Mobile National Championship finals are heading to the University of Lagos, bringing top Nigerian teams to a university campus and spotlighting the country’s growing mobile esports scene. https://gamicom.net/blog/welcom-to-gacom-1777136015526/https://gamicom.net/blog/welcom-to-gacom-1777136015526/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:53:35 GMTWelcome blog and excerpt on the website https://gamicom.net/blog/welcome-to-gacom-1775980671156/https://gamicom.net/blog/welcome-to-gacom-1775980671156/Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:57:51 GMTwe are live