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Sean Cleaver made the trip to SpecialEffect in Oxfordshire to find out a bit more about what the charity does to make their projects a reality
Read More »Summer Games Done Quick’s game list revealed
Summer Games Done Quick is returning once again to raise money for Doctors Without Borders, and now we know what games will be played. The event is being held at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center hotel between July 2nd and 9th. During that time speedrunners will be streaming 24 hours …
Read More »War Child: A war on conflict
Do violent games have a role to play in promoting peace? Will Freeman speaks to charity War Child about what they think
Read More »Grab a guitar signed by Motörhead’s Phil Campbell and support SpecialEffect
SpecialEffect is currently holding a very special auction that gives you the chance to own a guitar signed by non other than Motrhead’s Phil Campbell. The guitar was donated by the team behind action RPG Victor Vran, which is out now on Steam and is due out early this year …
Read More »The Humble Freedom Bundle raised $6.43m
A spectacular Humble Bundle designed to raise money for human rights and pro-immigration charities has made an astonishing $6.43m. Unlike normal Humble Bundles, this one saw 100% of the money split between three charities – the American Civil Liberties Union, the International Rescue Committee and Mdecins Sans Frontires. At the …
Read More »World of Tanks streamer dies during 24-hour livestream
Brian Vigneault, better known as Twitch streamer ‘PoShYbRiD’, has died during a 24-hour charity livestream. The 35 year-old father of three was at the time of his passing hosting and producing the vent from his home in Virginia Beach. Around an hour after he stepped away from the camera for …
Read More »Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will be at Evo 2017 as over $150,000 is raised for charity
After a close charity fundraising campaign to decide the final game to be played at Evo 2017 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 has come out on top. The fighter, which is set to be replaced by the end of the year, raised $71,690 for Make-a-Wish International during the drive, where …
Read More »New ID@XBox game I, Hope will donate all profits to cancer charities
Title is also designed to help entertain young patients during long hospital stays and difficult treatments
Read More »New audio-centric game jam aims to raise money for leading blindness charity
Competition challenges devs to create titles that are fully playable through sound alone
Read More »Games Centre runs Pokémon Go events for charity
Scottishretail chain Games Centre made the most of the Pokmon Go phenomenon, all in the aid of charity. Starting with its Kilmarnock store, the firm organised ‘Pokmon Go Prowls’ from all its local shops. The concept saw Games Centre offer a tour of town landmarks, while visiting Pokstops and catching …
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