Some video games like 9.03m have a level of depth and complexity that you don’t typically expect to come from a game.
9.03m is a video game that was developed by Scottish gaming studio Space Budgie that takes players on a journey to gather possessions lost in the Tohoku tsunami in 2011 and each object tells the story of someone who was lost in the natural disaster.
Since the disaster took the lives of nearly 20,000 people, Space Budgie’s game is a beautiful way to pay tribute to those whose lives were lost. Currently half of all sales go towards donations for Aid for Japan and after the company breaks even with the initial costs to make the game, all royalties will go towards charity.
What's Driving This Trend
- Deep Storytelling Games
- Opportunity to create immersive video games that explore complex and emotional narratives.
- Tribute-based Gaming
- Opportunity to develop games that pay homage to real-life events and individuals.
- Charity-driven Games
- Opportunity to create games that donate a portion of sales or royalties to charitable causes.
Who This Affects Most
- Video Game Development
- Opportunity for game developers to create innovative and emotionally impactful experiences.
- Social Impact
- Opportunity for non-profit organizations to utilize gaming as a means of raising awareness and funds for charitable causes.
- Disaster Relief
- Opportunity for organizations and individuals to support disaster-stricken areas through creative outlets such as gaming.
