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Game-Based Giving
Focusing charitable causes around gaming to attract more contributions
Implications - The world of video games is a $10.5 billion industry, and it's growing. Brands have recognized its role in marketing and now, social good organizations are recognizing its potential in charitable initiatives. Games offer interaction and engagement, and this is imperative regardless of whether you are selling a product or hoping to raise money for a cause. From encouraging people to contribute by playing games to using games as the basis for charitable auctions and more, the use of games for social causes is continuing to grow.
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Charitable Gaming FirearmsGravity Gun for Child's Play Seeks to Help Hospitalized ChildrenGamers aren't exactly viewed in the most positive light, so Harrison Krix decided to challenge that perception by designing the Gravity Gun for Child's Play, an organization that helps hospitalized children.… [More] |
Gratis Gaming GoodsBlockbuster Puzzle Game Portal is Released for Free in Order to Teach KidsIn the hopes of proving a strong point, developer Valve has made their popular puzzle game Portal free-to-play until the 20th of September for both PC and Mac users.
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Tsunami Relief ArcadesThe Limited Edition Art-Cade Machine Gets Auctioned for a Great CauseThe tsunami that happened earlier this year is still affecting many Japanese citizens and to help, BeSpoke Arcade and street artist SHOK-1 designed the Limited Edition Art-Cade Machine to benefit those… [More] | |||||||||
Charitable Social Media GamesDouble Impact Rewards You for Eco-Friendly LivingDouble Impact is a new online game where the points you earn can be converted into money for charities. Double Impact works through Facebook, tracking your check-ins and converting them into points.
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Charitable Village-Building GamesWeTopia Turns In-Game Item Purchases into Real-World DonationsGamers looking to do some good in the world are going to fall bum over noggin' for WeTopia. WeTopia is a new online game designed to turn the hours spent building a virtual town or city into charitable… [More] |
Goodwill Gaming EventsThe Extra Life Marathon Raises Money for Hospitals by Playing GamesStaying true to their motto, the folks organizing the Extra Life Marathon have miraculously found a way for you to put all those hours of gaming to charitable use. 'Play games, heal kids,' who could ask… [More] | |||||||||
