Blizzard Raises $2.3 Million in Pet Sales, Donates to Hurricane Sandy Victims

Ravi Sinha — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:12:19 +0000

Say what you will about Blizzard – and hooboy, have people said some nasty (and very true) things about them – but somewhere in the big development studio that Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo built, there is a basic intent to do good despite those times they wind up in the wrong place, at the wrong time.

This goes double when one looks at World of Warcraft players, as it’s just been revealed that Blizzard auctioned off a $10 Cinder Kitten pet for the game and all of the proceeds went to the American Red Cross’s relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Blizzard later said that, “The community embraced this fiery feline in droves, helping out a great cause in the process. Thanks again to everyone who helped make a difference.”

Sure, it might just be a drop in the ocean compared to the real work that needs to be done, but every effort counts. Also: Death to Superstorms everywhere. Somehow.

Source: GIBiz

Bungie asking Halo 3 players to show their hearts for Haiti

Michael Kaplan — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:14:41 +0000

If you haven’t got any cash to donate to charitable organizations who’re currently lending a hand with recovery efforts in Haiti, don’t fret — Bungie’s organizing a free method for you to show your support. All you have to do is change your Halo 3 (or ODST) emblem to the heart seen in the image above, and play any of the games’ online modes this coming Wednesday and Thursday. Bungie’s donating a dime for every person who does so to the Red Cross (up to a maximum donation of $77,000). Check out Bungie’s blog for more information about the event.

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Blizzard Raises $2.3 Million in Pet Sales, Donates to Hurricane Sandy Victims

Bungie asking Halo 3 players to show their hearts for Haiti