charity - Get2Gaming https://blog.go2games.com Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:39:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.6 https://blog.go2games.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/favicon.ico charity - Get2Gaming https://blog.go2games.com 32 32 Switch Bundles donated to Children’s Hospital https://blog.go2games.com/switch-bundles-donated-to-childrens-hospital https://blog.go2games.com/switch-bundles-donated-to-childrens-hospital#respond Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:39:42 +0000 https://blog.go2games.com/?p=6582 A number of Reddit users gave Nintendo Switch bundles to a children’s hospital in attempts to give back to the gaming community.   Switches being donated to a childrens hospital from reddit users from MadeMeSmile   Multiple gamers and fans want to now raise money for different charities of different causes. Even some of these […]

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A number of Reddit users gave Nintendo Switch bundles to a children’s hospital in attempts to give back to the gaming community.

 

Switches being donated to a childrens hospital from reddit users from MadeMeSmile

 

Multiple gamers and fans want to now raise money for different charities of different causes. Even some of these plans aim to range from proceeds going towards game museum preservation. A Reddit user in the UK, who goes by the name of  yusuo85 wanted to give back to a children’s hospital in Bristol and present patients with the joy of gaming.

On the fundraiser page, he mentioned that he experienced most of his time in hospitals throughout his early life and that gaming had been a comfort to him in that time.  He also explained that he wanted to give the children a positive escape from the world they live in, the negativity that can circulate around in a hospital environment, all the stress and worry. This started the crowdfunding project to donate Nintendo Switch bundles to the Bristol Children’s Hospital.

The original fundraising post, yusuo85 had set up, had a goal of £500 and only two Nintendo switches with a few games in mind. The Nintendo switch still had an insane shortage at the time so the original goal seemed quite difficult, but after a month the goal was surpassed by generous Reddit users. The crowdfunding project raised £1535 in total. Which allowed him to purchase 6 Switch Lites and 24 Switch games, four per console. He was also able to buy accessories as well, including screen protectors and carrying cases. Of course, he was grateful and thanked the Reddit users who were kind enough help, all the switch and games were packed and delivered to the children’s hospital in Bristol.

With Reddit user, yusuo85’s goal that has been reached, not only have many congratulated him, but he has also inspired many others to want to make a change within the gaming industry.

Interested in getting switch bundles for people you love? Try some of these!

 

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Splatoon 2 (Nintendo Switch) + Sennheiser GSP302 Gaming Headset (PS4/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch/PC)

 

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As we all know E3 2016 is kicking of next week and Electronic Arts have made a very kind announcement start up a new charity campaign. They will be giving away $1 Million to five different Charities.

It is going to be called ‘Play to Give program’. The five charities who are lucky enough to be receiving the money and being a part of this program are listed below:

1. HeforShe
2. Code.org
3. National centre for women & information technology
4. CODE2040
5. SpecialEffect

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]]> https://blog.go2games.com/ea-giving-away-1-million-to-five-different-charities-in-new-campaign/feed 0 This War of Mine – Coming to Android this July https://blog.go2games.com/this-war-of-mine-coming-to-android-this-july https://blog.go2games.com/this-war-of-mine-coming-to-android-this-july#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2015 12:30:33 +0000 http://blog.go2games.com/?p=3467 This War of Mine is coming to Android this July The wonderfully grim survival game, This War of Mine, will be coming to Android this month. They will be continuing their support of the War Child Charity, and will be donating 15% of the proceeds to the charity. “This War of Mine is a profound […]

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This War of Mine is coming to Android this July

The wonderfully grim survival game, This War of Mine, will be coming to Android this month. They will be continuing their support of the War Child Charity, and will be donating 15% of the proceeds to the charity.

“This War of Mine is a profound experience, unique in the way it pictures war through civilian eyes,” says 11 Bit Studios CEO, Grzegorz Miechowski. “It’s rare for a mobile game to approach such an emotional and serious topic, so we wanted to do something special for the Android edition of This War of Mine.  War Child is an amazing organization that has helped countless children, and we are proud to offer 15% of all Android pre-order proceeds to aid their cause.”

The team managed to raise enough money last March, from an expansion, to support 350 children. Let’s hope that they can do just as well with This War of Mine for Android!

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For good or for bad we must all admit the internet has had a profound effect on our lives and continues to create and generate debate on all things from kitten fails to space flight.

Along with this debate comes an inexhaustible amount of ideas that spread with the right level of uniqueness like wild fire. A collective consciousness is really beginning to form, as more and more are connect to the vast expanse that is online to the point where it would seem even your very best ideas are either already on the horizon, in the process of being thought about, discussed or created. Some of the best stories or creations always seem to come from an amalgamation of two or more very different ideas that when collided make the ultimate statement that we can all understand with a simple picture.

Here is just one of those ideas….

Video Games Arcade
Video games arcade machines that give to charity!

Waiting in the departure lounge in an airport can be somewhat of a drag, your tan is topped up and you are beginning to hear the whispers of your work colleagues in the back of your mind, along with not ever quite being bothered to swap out what is left for your holiday budget for your national currency as it would bring you just a little bit too close for comfort with reality. Luckily some clever clogs at the British Red Cross sensed a gap in the market that would not only be a cheap and effective way of raising awareness, but also allow you to stave off the thoughts of home for just that little bit longer.

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No donation to small!

The charity arcade idea is simple, allowing you to play retro games whilst waiting for your flight, with the leftovers in your wallet. Leaving you with a number of feelings inclusive of I’m a good person and I may want to miss my flight just to try and beat that top score! Let’s hope these are rolled out worldwide. They look as stunning in the promo shots as the idea itself! #IWOOT

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