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Antonov an-225 "Mriya" taking off in Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Antonov an-225 Sold Almost 100,000 Units, Antonov to Receive $1.5 Million

Today Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann revealed sales numbers for the majestic Antonov an-225 "Mriya" released a year ago for the simulator. During a livestreamed broadcast, Neumann…

March 13, 2024 | 04:47 EDT

Artwork for the Poncle game Vampire Survivors next to a Safe In Our World logo
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Gaming Mental Health Charity Safe In Our World Announces "Largest Ever" Bundle (UPDATED)

Update February 5th 10:34AM: Safe In Our World's bundle is now live over at Fanatical. Here's the full list of all 26 games featured in the bundle. OlliOlli World Vampire Survivors Warhammer 40,…

February 5, 2024 | 10:37 EST

A woman holding a Nintendo Switch on which The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is being played
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Nintendo Offers Free Repairs on Hardware Damaged by the Noto Earthquake

Nintendo has announced that it will repair hardware damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake free of charge. In an announcement on the official Nintendo website (which is in Japanese; we're using a…

January 18, 2024 | 04:15 EST

A Cubone hugging a Snorlax as the sun rises in a Pokemon animation, intended to represent The Pokemon Company's donation to earthquake relief
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The Pokemon Company Pledges 50 Million Yen for Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief

The Pokemon Company has announced that it's donating a rather sizable sum to help those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake that took place in Japan earlier this month. In a post on its…

January 8, 2024 | 11:31 EST

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Modern Warfare 3 Call of Duty Endowment DLC Includes Operator Inspired by Real Navy SEAL Veteran

With the release of the brand-new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Activision also released the traditional Call of Duty Endowment DLC. Titled Call of Duty Endowment: Warrior Pack and priced at $9.99…

November 10, 2023 | 11:10 EST

The title for the Candela Obscura charity stream, Whispers in the Twilight, shown in warm fancy text overlayed on an old desk covered in parchment.
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QuestKeep Announces Candela Obscura Charity Stream Supporting Make A Wish

Fans of cinematic pulpy storytelling have been greatly enjoying Candela Obscura. The newest TTRPG by Darrington Press has been featured on Critical Role and has gained attention from big names like…

October 24, 2023 | 03:38 EDT

Examples of the new Ukraine-themed tanks and decals available in Wargaming's new Wargaming United charity bundle to support Ukraine
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Wargaming Launches Cross-Game Bundles To Support Ukraine In "Biggest Charity Project"

Wargaming has announced a new range of Ukraine-themed content for six of its games, with all of the proceeds from the new bundles going to charity. The initiative, Wargaming United, is the studio's…

October 18, 2023 | 10:53 EDT

The logo for the upcoming Safe In Our World Press Pause fundraiser
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Safe In Our World To Hold Second Annual Press Pause Fundraiser Next Month

Gaming mental health charity Safe In Our World has announced its second annual Press Pause fundraiser. For the new event, Safe In Our World is teaming up with tech company Elgato, and it's hoping to…

September 11, 2023 | 10:27 EDT

Microsoft Flight Simulator Honolulu International Airport
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Honolulu International Airport Released; Hurghada Announced

Third-party developers surprise-released a very relevant airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while another has been teased.  We start with iniBuilds' launch of Daniel K. Inouye International…

August 28, 2023 | 02:26 EDT

A cover shot of the new Safe In Our World gaming mental health journal Sidekick
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Safe In Our World To Release Gaming Mental Health Journal Sidekick This Weekend

Gaming mental health charity Safe In Our World has announced the impending release of Sidekick, a physical journal full of activities themed around gaming and mental health. The book will be…

July 11, 2023 | 08:35 EDT

Awesome Games Done Quick 2023 Online
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Awesome Games Done Quick Raises $2.6 Million for Prevent Cancer Foundation

Awesome Games Done Quick 2023 Online has just concluded and its organizers at Games Done Quick announced that the popular speedrunning event has been successful once again in raising money to help…

January 15, 2023 | 02:47 EST

An adorable dog in the middle of the mansion in Children of Morta's animal DLC Paws and Claws
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Children Of Morta Raises $300k For Animals Worldwide

11 Bit Studios and Dead Mage have announced that Children of Morta's Paws and Claws DLC has raised a whopping $300,000 for charity. The DLC donates all of its proceeds to the Humane Society, so if…

December 21, 2022 | 11:46 EST

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin character petting monster
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5 Gaming Charities Worth Supporting

Supporting charities in spaces that you care about is always something worth doing, but it’s not exactly easy trying to pick through every single one, especially if you’re looking at gaming charities…

December 7, 2022 | 12:00 EST

The Abortion Bus logo, which shows the Texan state, a bus, and the caption "a long drive for a fundamental right"
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New Game Abortion Bus Shows Texas Abortion Law Insanity

A new game has been created that aims to show the absurdity of Texan abortion laws, which will reportedly require Texans to undertake a 23-hour round trip for an abortion in some cases. The game is…

November 4, 2022 | 11:59 EDT

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Wizards Announces Extra Life 2022 Secret Lair

Wizards of the Coast has partnered once more with Extra Life 2022. The publisher behind Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering has worked alongside the non-profit organization since 2013,…

October 21, 2022 | 02:58 EDT

The logo for gaming mental health charity Safe In Our World
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Safe In Our World Launches New Initiatives For Third Birthday

Gaming mental health charity Safe In Our World is celebrating its third birthday today (which is also World Mental Health Day, and that's no coincidence). To mark this auspicious occasion, Safe In…

October 10, 2022 | 08:45 EDT

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New Gaming Music Label Spins Up Arcade Paradise Charity EP

Indie gaming publisher Wired Productions has announced the formation of Black Razor Records, a brand new music label aiming to bridge the divide between the worlds of gaming and music. The label's…

September 22, 2022 | 08:51 EDT

The cute orange cat protagonist from Stray with #StrayReactions next to them for the Stray Reactions initiative
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PlayStation Launches Stray Reactions Charity Initiative

Remember when people posted their cats and dogs' reactions to Stray? Well, now PlayStation wants your pets to do that all over again with its new Stray Reactions initiative. All you need to do is…

September 9, 2022 | 11:06 EDT

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Riot Games Announces New Mental Health Charity Partnership

Riot Games has teamed up with mental health charity Take This in order to support the mental health of its community and its content creators. The partnership will initially involve a series of…

September 2, 2022 | 12:29 EDT

A banner image depicting a blindfolded, gagged woman between two hands holding some scales and intended to represent the Itch.io bundle for reproductive rights
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Itch.io Bundle For Reproductive Rights Seeks To Raise 150k For Charity

An Itch.io bundle for reproductive rights has launched, featuring games, books, and other goodies for a minimum payment of $10. The Worthy of Better, Stronger Together for Reproductive Rights bundle…

July 5, 2022 | 09:51 EDT

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Safe In Our World Launches New Gaming Mental Health Initiatives

Gaming mental health charity Safe In Our World has announced a number of new initiatives to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. They include Play Your Way, a campaign intended to encourage…

May 11, 2022 | 09:41 EDT

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Stack Up: How Gaming's Military Charity Adapted to the Pandemic

While many games like to capture the excitement and tension of modern-military combat, very few face the realities of life beyond active duty. With post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and a…

May 3, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Open Drive Is An Eye-Controlled Driving Game From Charity Special Effect

Gaming charity SpecialEffect is back with a brand new game, and this one has a focus on eye control. Open Drive is a sandbox driving game with eye gaze control optimization, and it's out right now…

April 8, 2022 | 09:37 EDT

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Fortnite Raises $36m For Ukraine In A Single Day

Epic has announced that it has already raised a whopping $36 million towards humanitarian relief in Ukraine via Fortnite. This news comes after the company pledged all of its proceeds from Fortnite …

March 21, 2022 | 10:22 EDT

Room 8 Group

Nearly 1200-Strong Studio Pledges 2022 Net Profits To Support Ukraine

Room 8 Group, a major work-for-hire studio with over 1,200 employees, has announced that they will be donating all of their net 2022 profits to charities aimed at rebuilding developing an independent…

March 8, 2022 | 11:54 EST

Itch.io Ukraine Bundle cover
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Itch.io Ukraine Bundle Launches, Supporting Medical Relief and Children

Hyper Gunsport and Gunhouse developer Necrosoft Games has put together the Itch.io Ukraine Bundle to provide medical aid and support for children affected by the Russia-Ukraine War. Like many online…

March 7, 2022 | 07:55 EST

Frame Fatales

Speedrunning Event Frost Fatales Raises Over $132k for Malala Fund

Games Done Quick's all-women speedrunning event, Frame Fatales, has just hosted its speedrunning winter event, Frost Fatales 2022. It just ended its week-long speedrunning marathon on Sunday and…

March 7, 2022 | 12:13 EST

Official promotional material for the TTRPGs for Trans Rights bundle
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TTRPGs For Trans Rights Bundle Now On Sale

If you've been following current events in U.S. politics, chances are you have heard of the discriminatory directives aimed at transgender citizens taking place in the state of Texas. To briefly…

March 4, 2022 | 02:28 EST

Official artwork from Homeworld Revelation by Modiphius Entertainment
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Modiphius Entertainment Announces Support for Ukraine, Charity Donations

The gaming industry as a whole are making their voices heard in light of current events. Russia's unsanctioned invasion of Ukraine, causing untold death and destruction to its people, has led to…

March 3, 2022 | 02:44 EST

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The Pokemon Company Donates $200K to Ukrainian Relief

The Pokemon Company has announced that it is making "an immediate donation" of $200,000 to its partners at GlobalGiving to provide humanitarian relief in Ukraine. The first few months of 2022 have…

March 3, 2022 | 01:39 EST

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Comic Relief Partners with Oxventure For D&D Prize Draw

Those who live in the UK might be familiar with the charity organization, Comic Relief. They are known for working with other like-minded organizations and campaigns to help combat child poverty,…

February 8, 2022 | 03:16 EST

Shaq Nintendo Switch PS5 Christmas cover
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Shaq Gave Away 1,000 PS5s and Nintendo Switches for Christmas

Legendary basketball player and commentator Shaq has celebrated the holidays with a generous act of charity -- he gave away over 1,000 PS5s and 1,000 Nintendo Switches to needy kids for Christmas.…

January 3, 2022 | 03:54 EST

Keyart for the Warframe Quest to Conquer Cancer event.
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Warframe Charity Event Raising Money for Breast Cancer Research

Last year, a Warframe charity event held to help breast cancer research managed to raise over $100,000 with the help of its players. Now, Digital Extremes is going at it again with a second round of…

October 1, 2021 | 10:48 EDT

Ticket to Ride

Ticket to Ride: Play Pink Launched To Support Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Asmodee and Days of Wonder have announced a partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with the creation of Ticket to Ride: Play Pink, which is a first in the board game industry. All…

September 27, 2021 | 10:39 EDT

Charity Palestine

Supporting Palestinian Civilians In Need

You have no doubt seen coverage of the various attacks against the Palestinian people by Israel, throwing the region into an even deeper crisis than it’s been in before. Civilians are left without…

May 19, 2021 | 12:36 EDT

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Supporting Mental Health - TechRaptor is now partnered with Safe In Our World

This blog post is going to be different than what we/I usually share, but the importance of Mental Health awareness cannot be stressed enough. It’s worth noting that some information below could be…

May 13, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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Safe In Our World To Hold Major Mental Health Fundraiser In May

Next month, the mental health gaming charity Safe In Our World is holding a major fundraising event. Safer Together aims to promote discussion around mental health issues in gaming and remove stigmas…

April 30, 2021 | 10:03 EDT

Wizards of the Coast Dungeons and Dragons Comic Relief Castle Giveaway
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Wizards of the Coast Teams Up With Comic Relief To Give Away Epic D&D Adventure

Creators of D&D and Magic the Gathering, Wizards of the Coast, have teamed up with charity organization Comic Relief to help raise money for starving children. The new partnership will give birth…

February 18, 2021 | 02:43 EST

Minit Fun Racer

Minit Fun Racer Now Available, 100% of Proceeds Going to Charity

Minit Fun Racer is a racing game where 100% of its proceeds of both the developers and publisher are going to charity. There's also multiple tiers to choose from, including the $2.99 tier, $9.99 tier…

February 18, 2021 | 12:03 EST

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Repos Production Donate 2,000 Board Games to Children Charities

Boardgame designers, Repos Production, have donated 2000 board games to 3 different children's charities around the UK to offer a chance of escapism and enjoyment for children in these dark times.…

January 4, 2021 | 02:00 EST

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AbleGamers Charity Partners up with Rainbow Six Siege's Sixth Guardian Program

Ubisoft has announced the launch of the Sixth Guardian Program, which is a series of charity bundles. To start it off, Ubisoft has partnered up with The AbleGamers Charity. The bundle will include…

November 23, 2020 | 12:00 EST

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EVE Online PLEX For Good Campaign Raises $135K for COVID-19 Relief

The EVE Online PLEX For Good campaign has raised over $135,000 to support COVID-19 Relief via the WHO's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and the John Hopkins Center for Health Security. EVE Online …

November 12, 2020 | 03:41 EST

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JDRF One World Launched On Roblox To Help Stop Type 1 Diabetes

November begins National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM), and major organizations dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes and promoting the fight to lower its risks are now in full force…

November 3, 2020 | 01:50 EST

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Child Cancer Patient Luuk Given Special Version of Favorite Game By Creator

We don't often talk about games like Farming Simulator because they are a very specific niche in the gaming market. Yet, Developer GIANTS Software have shown their true colors when it comes to…

September 24, 2020 | 03:14 EDT

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 Charity DLC Benefits Veterans

A Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 charity DLC has been launched by Activision. 100% of the proceeds from "The United Pack" will be going to the Call of Duty Endowment, a charity that benefits American…

September 8, 2020 | 05:03 EDT

Children of Morta

Children of Morta 'Paws and Claws' Charity DLC Has Been Released

Developer Dead Mage and Publisher 11 bit studios have announced that Children of Morta: Paws and Claws DLC has just been released. It's raising money for Humane Society International, which is "one…

August 24, 2020 | 02:12 EDT

Hellmanns Animal Crossing Turnip Event
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Donate Spoiled Turnips to Charity in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Are you a fan of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and their turnip-dealing Stalk Market? Have a ton of spoiled turnips because you missed a big score? Well, now there is a new, real life use for those…

August 13, 2020 | 03:58 EDT

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Summer Games Done Quick 2020 Postponed, Charity Event Announced

Summer Games Done Quick 2020 has joined the growing list of gaming events that are being postponed due to the coronavirus. However, we'll be getting an extra event called "Corona Relief Done Quick"…

March 27, 2020 | 02:03 EDT