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Gears of War Launches Fifth Year of “Never Fight Alone” Suicide Prevention

Gears of War is kicking off the fifth year of its Never Fight Alone suicide prevention campaign, with new merch and in-game items tied to Gears of War: E-Day. The …

Official XBox Wire · 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Save the Children announces its first game and streaming fundraising event called Save Point

Save the Children is launching Save Point, its first game and streaming fundraiser, on December 5-6, 2026. The event is built around livestreams and creator partnerships, with streamer TheKapFantastic already …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 1 week ago
GamesAid appoints six new trustees as it raises £82,000 in funding during 2025/26

GamesAid has added six trustees while distributing £82,000 to four UK charities in 2025/26. The money came from industry events, raffles, and tombolas, with each charity receiving £20,500. For studios …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Charity bundle hosted by Necrosoft Games nears $200,000 goal to support workers affected by layoffs

A Necrosoft Games-hosted itch.io charity bundle has climbed past $169,000 toward a $200,000 target, with seven days left to buy in at a minimum of $10. The 127-game package is …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Doing Good Through Games: How Cause+Select Simplifies Charity Partnerships

Cause+Select is trying to remove the friction from charity tie-ins by putting developers, creators, and nonprofits on one platform. For studios, the practical win is less ad hoc coordination and …

Official GameMaker · 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Landfall and Aggro Crab team up for Make-a-Wish game bundle

Landfall and Aggro Crab are collaborating on a game bundle to support Make-a-Wish, coinciding with World Wish Day. This initiative not only highlights their game catalogs but also emphasizes community …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 3 weeks ago
"More charities than ever are looking at games": Meet Cause+Select, the platform linking the games industry to top charities

Cause+Select is trying to make charity work in games less ad hoc by acting as a matchmaking layer between charities and studios, creators, and publishers. For teams that keep getting …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 4 weeks ago
No ICE in Minnesota bundle launches on itch.io

The No ICE in Minnesota bundle on itch.io offers an impressive 1,439 items, including both tabletop and video games. This initiative aims to raise funds for the Immigrant Law Center …

News Game Developer · 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 raises over $2.44 million for charity

Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 has made a significant impact by raising over $2.44 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. This event not only showcases the gaming community's generosity but …

News Game Developer · 8 months, 1 week ago
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 raises over $2.4m | News-in-brief

Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 raised over $2.4 million for charity, demonstrating the gaming community's dedication to social impact. Developers can leverage such events to enhance their reputation and foster …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 1 week ago
Ars readers gave over $42,000 in our 2025 Charity Drive

Ars Technica's 2025 Charity Drive raised an impressive $42,936.83, benefiting Child's Play and the EFF. This year's total surpassed last year's, contributing to a lifetime total exceeding $585,000 since 2007. …

News Ars Technica · 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Final reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes

The Ars Technica Charity Drive is nearing its end, with over $38,000 raised for the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child's Play. Developers have until the end of the day to …

News Ars Technica · 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes

The Ars Technica Charity Drive is underway, with over 300 contributors raising nearly $18,000 for the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child's Play. Developers have until January 2, 2026, to donate …

News Ars Technica · 9 months, 1 week ago
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes

The Ars Technica Charity Drive is underway, offering over $4,000 in swag for donations to the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child's Play. With over $11,000 raised in just two days, …

News Ars Technica · 9 months, 1 week ago
Win hardware, collectibles, and more in the 2025 Ars Technica Charity Drive

The 2025 Ars Technica Charity Drive is offering a chance to win over $5,000 in prizes, including gaming hardware and collectibles, while supporting important causes. Developers can contribute to Child's …

News Ars Technica · 9 months, 2 weeks ago