The UK games industry will gather at the end of the month for a ten-pin bowling tournament. The charity event, named Strike Club, will take place on Wednesday, April 27that the Ham Yard hotel in London. The evening’s goal is to raise over 30,000 for Special Effect, with the support …
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Jennifer Ann’s Group looking for designers who can raise awareness and provide support to those affected by violence in teenage dating
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Under four hours left to grab assets including weapons, characters, flora and vehicles
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Activision has teamed up with charity Autism Speaks to release a number of limited edition Skylanders Superchargers toys designed to raise awareness of the condition. The blue and white miniatures will carry the ‘Light it up Blue’ branding that will be seen throughout April’s Autism Awareness Month. Four will be …
Read More »SpecialEffect’s GameBlast16 kicks off tomorrow
A 24-hour Twitch stream kicking off tomorrow hopes to raise money for the really very wonderful SpecialEffect. The event is called GameBlast16. It will be broadcast live on Twitch from the Cambridge HQ of Runescape developer Jagex. Activities include the 1,000 litre gunging of the Runescape dev team, who will …
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Playmob’s Lee Hinds examines how popular online streamers can harness their audience for good
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Money raised by game’s sales will be split between Morgan Adams Foundation and Family House SF
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Site selling $356 of assets for $29, funds raised go to Child’s Play and AbleGamers
Read More »GamesAid Games on Song returns next week
Just eight days remain until GamesAid’s Games on Song choir’s second concert. Over 30 members of the games industry have signed up to take part in the festive event, which takes place on Wednesday December 16th at 7:30pm. A mixture of traditional and Christmas carols will make up the set …
Read More »GDC 2016 Summit passes donated to charity
Indie Giving allows devs to attend GDC for less if they help with a local humanitarian project
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