ESA Charity Game Pack Raises $2.6 Million for Kids
ESA Charity Game Pack Raises $2.6 Million for Kids
July 29, 2008
The Entertainment Software Association announced yesterday that more than 90,000 units of its charity game pack (left) were sold since last November, raising better than $2.6 million for child-oriented programs.
The campaign is managed by the ESA Foundation, described in the press release as "the computer and video game industry’s philanthropic arm."
Remarking on the success of the charity pack, which included Xbox 360 titles donated by their publishers, ESA CEO Michael Gallagher said:
The entertainment software industry places a priority on giving back to our communities, with a special focus on helping our young people. I’m proud that together with our partners, the ESA Foundation raised a record amount for a variety of worthy causes. We also thank Microsoft Corporation, the main publisher, and the retailers who sold this tremendously successful game pack.
The three games included in the $29.99 pack are Cars, Open Season, and Fuzion Frenzy 2. Beneficiary organizations include:
- Web Wise Kids
- Work, Achievement, Values & Education Inc. (WAVE)
- Hopelabs
- Federation of American Scientists (FAS)
- Computers for Youth
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Posted 01/06/09 at 04:28am
Nocturne: Id've thought the Sony Stores would be up for the chop, never see any customers in them
Nocturne: Id've thought the Sony Stores would be up for the chop, never see any customers in them
Posted 01/06/09 at 03:22am
Flamespeak: I could easily see VIAO taking a dirt nap though. too pricey and don't sell all that well.
Flamespeak: I could easily see VIAO taking a dirt nap though. too pricey and don't sell all that well.
Posted 01/06/09 at 03:21am
Flamespeak: Sony won't axe Playstation. They have said that Playstation is the only thing that consistantly generates profit for them.
Flamespeak: Sony won't axe Playstation. They have said that Playstation is the only thing that consistantly generates profit for them.
Posted 01/06/09 at 01:03am
SimonBob: US Army testing Calgary "Booze Cruise" game -- http://snipurl.com/9ivi7 [CBC]
SimonBob: US Army testing Calgary "Booze Cruise" game -- http://snipurl.com/9ivi7 [CBC]
Posted 01/06/09 at 12:24am
barra_sadei: There's a difference between "rightfully seizing land and "stealing land." The first deals with buying it, and the second with gaining it through war.
barra_sadei: There's a difference between "rightfully seizing land and "stealing land." The first deals with buying it, and the second with gaining it through war.
Posted 01/05/09 at 10:09pm
Neeneko: Heh. Trying to simplify the israely/palistinaint conflict into shout boxes.....
Neeneko: Heh. Trying to simplify the israely/palistinaint conflict into shout boxes.....
Posted 01/05/09 at 10:02pm
Derovius: How is Hamas a rebel faction? Its their government. The Israeli's laided claim to land thats not theirs, and shooting ensued. If Mexico marched its army across the border into the US, said "Nice land, I'll take it", how fast would the US start shooting?
Derovius: How is Hamas a rebel faction? Its their government. The Israeli's laided claim to land thats not theirs, and shooting ensued. If Mexico marched its army across the border into the US, said "Nice land, I'll take it", how fast would the US start shooting?
Posted 01/05/09 at 09:51pm
Austin_Lewis: Israel has been 'taking it' for 20 years, at least a rocket or mortar everyday.
Austin_Lewis: Israel has been 'taking it' for 20 years, at least a rocket or mortar everyday.
Posted 01/05/09 at 09:18pm
JustChris: Army of a sovereign nation versus smallish rebel groups, and people are complaining that the former is utterly destroying the latter? Don't bring it if you can't take it.
JustChris: Army of a sovereign nation versus smallish rebel groups, and people are complaining that the former is utterly destroying the latter? Don't bring it if you can't take it.
Posted 01/05/09 at 08:28pm
JDKJ: @SDD: Fair enough.
JDKJ: @SDD: Fair enough.
Posted 01/05/09 at 07:17pm
Austin_Lewis: @Zippy: 1) Way too many gundam shows. 2) I don't care about the rest, just Hamas in palestine.
Austin_Lewis: @Zippy: 1) Way too many gundam shows. 2) I don't care about the rest, just Hamas in palestine.
Posted 01/05/09 at 07:15pm
ZippyDSMlee: Austin_Lewis:You should enjoy Gundam00 themid east antions are getting wiped out one by one.
ZippyDSMlee: Austin_Lewis:You should enjoy Gundam00 themid east antions are getting wiped out one by one.
Posted 01/05/09 at 07:06pm
Shadow D. Darkman: @JDKJ: Sorry, but I'm not in this.
Shadow D. Darkman: @JDKJ: Sorry, but I'm not in this.
Posted 01/05/09 at 06:40pm
JDKJ: This is one of those weird cases where I'm actually hoping that Shadow will appear, face in palm.
JDKJ: This is one of those weird cases where I'm actually hoping that Shadow will appear, face in palm.
Posted 01/05/09 at 04:58pm
Austin_Lewis: Actually, I hate hamas. Mainly because, you know, they're dicks. Of course, if you want to hang out with terrorists, go for it
Austin_Lewis: Actually, I hate hamas. Mainly because, you know, they're dicks. Of course, if you want to hang out with terrorists, go for it
Posted 01/05/09 at 04:57pm
Derovius: Well, according to your response you only hate Muslims. So instead being an utter douchebag, you're only a complete douchebag.
Derovius: Well, according to your response you only hate Muslims. So instead being an utter douchebag, you're only a complete douchebag.
Posted 01/05/09 at 04:53pm
Austin_Lewis: Of course, I enjoy your suggestion that I hate Jews AND Muslims.
Austin_Lewis: Of course, I enjoy your suggestion that I hate Jews AND Muslims.
Posted 01/05/09 at 04:52pm
Austin_Lewis: Actually, I'm just glad to see the Palestinians getting a bit of pay back for 20 years of rockets into Israel everyday.
Austin_Lewis: Actually, I'm just glad to see the Palestinians getting a bit of pay back for 20 years of rockets into Israel everyday.
Posted 01/05/09 at 04:35pm
Derovius: You should be happy Lewis, the two groups of people you hate are killing each other.
Derovius: You should be happy Lewis, the two groups of people you hate are killing each other.
Posted 01/05/09 at 04:16pm
Austin_Lewis: Slow news day today, eh? Oh well, at least Palestine is getting pounded by Israel. Here's hoping for some real news tomorrow.
Austin_Lewis: Slow news day today, eh? Oh well, at least Palestine is getting pounded by Israel. Here's hoping for some real news tomorrow.
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Comments
I've seen this pack in stores so many times and never realized it was a charity set from the ESA. I almost bought it a couple times as I've heard Cars turned out decent and I enjoyed the first Fuzion Frenzy.
Wow that's pretty cool!
The funny thing is, I believe Penny arcade raised more and PAX is more popular than ESAs E3.
Trust is the sound of death.
Yeah? Well... Jack Thompson donated $10,000 to charity... Oh wait, no, that was Penny Arcade. Then he called the cops on them for extortion.
....What a great guy...?
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