The UK video games charity for children and young people – GamesAid – has recruited industry veterans Ian Livingstone OBE and Caroline Miller as its new trustees. Both will work alongside GamesAid chairman Andy Payne. He said: We are delighted to have Ian and Caroline on board as GamesAid trustees. …
Read More »VIDEO: GamesAid 2010
A new video explaining the charities that are set to benefit from GamesAid’s upcoming PS3 triple-pack has gone live – and you can watch it right here on MCV. On June 25th GamesAid will be releasing a brand new PS3 triple-pack that includes Tomb Raider: Underworld, Sega Superstar Tennis and …
Read More »VIDEO: GamesAid 2010
A new video explaining the charities that are set to benefit from GamesAid’s upcoming PS3 triple-pack has gone live – and you can watch it right here on MCV. On June 25th GamesAid will be releasing a brand new PS3 triple-pack that includes Tomb Raider: Underworld, Sega Superstar Tennis and …
Read More »Indies rally behind GamesAid pack
Gameseek, FindAddBuy, PowerPlay Direct, Games Basement, Barkman Computers and Disks and Discs will all be stocking the special GamesAid bundle when it is released on June 25th. The triple-pack, which will retail at 29.99, features Tomb Raider: Underworld from Square Enix, Sega Superstars Tennis and Codemasters racer Fuel, and all …
Read More »GamesAid raises £50k overnight
All sectors of the games industry unite for record-busting fundraiser
Read More »GamesAid nets £50k in one night
GamesAid raised a staggering 50,000 with a single event at last night’s 3rd Annual Golf & Spa Day fundraiser. The sell-out event was organised by Gem Distribution and held at The Grove in Watford. A variety of fund-raising activities were held, including a live auction for a signed England shirt …
Read More »GamesAid bundle support grows
Best Buy, ShopTo and Play.com have all told MCV they will stock the GamesAid PS3 charity pack – and more retailers are expected to show their commitment over the coming weeks. The pack – revealed by MCV last week – is scheduled for release on June 25th with an RRP …
Read More »Retail backs GamesAid charity pack
UK retailers will work together to raise 500,000 by stocking a new charity pack of video games. Put together by GamesAid, the triple-title bundle will retail for just 29.99 and arrives on June 25th. Key titles Tomb Raider: Underworld, Sega Superstars Tennis and Fuel form the bundle and have been …
Read More »Be a winner at the MCV Awards
If you’re going to the MCV Awards, make sure you bring an extra tenner for a very good cause. Everyone at the prestigious trade event is being encouraged to donate 10 in return for the chance to win a brilliant prize offered by Gem Distribution and Logitech. All tenners collected …
Read More »Charity Golf day sold out
One of the most popular events in the UK games industry’s annual events calendar, the GamesAid Third Annual Charity Golf and Spa Day, has sold out. The event, which takes place on May 27th, is already on target to smash the 32,024 raised at last year’s event. Attendees include Microsoft, …
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