# Charitable VR Gaming Initiatives The VR Charity Challenge Game Show is Organized by ESL and Oculus By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-03-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-charity-challenge References: [variety](https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/esl-and-oculus-create-vr-charity-challenge-1203084534/) & [vrcharitychallenge](https://www.vrcharitychallenge.com/) The VR Charity Challenge Game Show is a social good initiative organized by esports brand [ESL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenni-optical-1) and [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-vr-experience), a leader in virtual reality technology. Featuring VR gaming competitions that aim to raise money for a good cause, this game show spotlights two teams that compete for a prize valued at $100,000. These teams consist of influencers representing one of two gaming charities -- Stack Up, a nonprofit that supports veterans, or Take This, a nonprofit providing mental health support and resources for those in the gaming community. Aiming to help support a good cause through an emerging form of entertainment, ESL and Oculus capitalize on the popularity of game streaming platforms like [Twitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-gaming-1) to launch their own immersive series. Through this initiative, the two brands help gamify giving and help charitable organizations while ensuring participants and viewers are having fun at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Charitable VR Gaming:** Opportunity for organizations to combine VR gaming and charitable initiatives, engaging audiences and raising funds for good causes. - **Social Good Initiatives:** Brands leveraging their platforms to create social good initiatives, attracting attention and goodwill from consumers. - **Immersive Entertainment:** The use of immersive technologies like VR to create unique entertainment experiences that engage and entertain audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Esports:** Esports organizations can leverage VR gaming and charitable initiatives to engage their community and attract new audiences. - **Virtual Reality Technology:** Tech companies specializing in virtual reality technology can partner with charitable organizations to create immersive experiences that raise funds and awareness. - **Nonprofit Sector:** Nonprofit organizations can explore partnerships with gaming and VR brands to leverage their platforms for charitable initiatives and fundraising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charity-Focused Gaming Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agdq.md) - [Esports Charity Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spike-nations.md) - [Inclusive Accessibility-Focused Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-gaming-1.md) - [Charitable Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brawlhalla-world-championship.md) - [Inclusive Gaming Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-esports-tournaments.md) - [Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-relief-us-and-nickelodeon.md) - [Esports Harm Prevention Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ygam.md) - [Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-donors.md) - [Gamified Charity Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-beyond.md)