Entries in 'charity' (68)

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

We interview David Rice from CBS Interactive, EB Games raises over half a million for charity and a new indie forms from Ex-KMM staff.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 31st 2013 at 6:29AM in News
Diablo III auction house fixed, illicit profits heading to charity

Diablo III auction house fixed, illicit profits heading to charity

Blizzard is to hand over the profits generated from a recent bug in the Diablo III Auction house to charity.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2013 at 2:51PM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Nintendo is coming to PAX Australia, Naughty Dog is coming to Vivid Festival, and there's a fresh new infographic on Australia's social gamers..

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 3rd 2013 at 8:02AM in News
GamesAid Tenner raises over £3,250 at MCV Awards

GamesAid Tenner raises over £3,250 at MCV Awards

UK games industry charity GamesAid raised an impressive £3,295.92 at last week’s MCV Awards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 11:27AM in News

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Don't forget - bring a tenner to the MCV Awards 2013

Don't forget - bring a tenner to the MCV Awards 2013

GamesAid will once again be asking attendees at this year’s MCV Awards to participate in the Gamesaid Tenner.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 17th 2013 at 12:40PM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Two big pieces of MCV Pacifc news happened this week: the MCV Pacific Award nominations opened and the 30 Under 30 magazine launched.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Apr 12th 2013 at 4:04AM in News
Show Messi how it's done in GamesAid 5-a-side tournament

Show Messi how it's done in GamesAid 5-a-side tournament

Fancy proving your skills in a tournament even John Terry is afraid to attend?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2013 at 2:51PM in News
Last few tickets remain for Stand Up for Games Aid

Last few tickets remain for Stand Up for Games Aid

With less than two weeks to go, tickets are running low for Stand Up for GamesAid.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 3rd 2013 at 10:46AM in News

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24-year old cancer victim lives on in Creative Assembly's Total War: War 2

24-year old cancer victim lives on in Creative Assembly's Total War: War 2

Creative Assembly’s community manager Craig Paycock has paid tribute to a cancer victim who will now forever be remembered as a star of upcoming game Total War: Rome 2.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 18th 2013 at 2:41PM in News
Charity indie bundle LittleBIGbunch returns for Christmas

Charity indie bundle LittleBIGbunch returns for Christmas

Gamers can now do their bit for charity by picking up a fresh bundle of acclaimed indie PC titles.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 12th 2012 at 4:00PM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

The MCV Pacific 30 Under 30 was listed this week, plus there's yet more news on the R18+ front and IGN announce an awards night.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Dec 7th 2012 at 2:10AM in News
Humble Bundle launches THQ charity pack

Humble Bundle launches THQ charity pack

A new pay-what-you-want charity bundle of popular THQ games is now available.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Nov 30th 2012 at 10:30AM in News

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Check out GamesAid's eBay store for loads of Christmas bargains

Check out GamesAid's eBay store for loads of Christmas bargains

With less than a month to go until Christmas, video games charity GamesAid is here to help for those looking for a gaming bargain.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 28th 2012 at 9:18AM in News
Charity games art auction begins

Charity games art auction begins

UKIE has put its entire London Games Festival Art Exhibition collection up for auction for games charity Special Effect.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 12th 2012 at 1:31PM in News
GamesAid reveals successful 2012 charities

GamesAid reveals successful 2012 charities

The games industry gave five charities supporting disadvantaged kids big donation cheques this evening.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 27th 2012 at 6:00PM in News
GamesAid 2012 charity voting now open

GamesAid 2012 charity voting now open

The UK video games industry charity GamesAid has named the 14 charitable organisations in the running for GamesAid support in 2012.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 14th 2012 at 8:32AM in News

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Tour de Gamescom approaches final straight - DONATE NOW

Tour de Gamescom approaches final straight - DONATE NOW

And you thought the journey back on the bus was tough?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 21st 2012 at 9:07AM in News
GamesAid opens Euro 2012 tipping contest

GamesAid opens Euro 2012 tipping contest

Think you know your football? Prove it and help raise money for charity in the process.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 1st 2012 at 12:42PM in News
HMV and Microsoft raise £19k for Teenage Cancer Trust

HMV and Microsoft raise £19k for Teenage Cancer Trust

A charity 5-A-Side football event held by HMV and sponsored by Microsoft has raised £19k for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 3:48PM in News
VIDEO: See where GamesAid donations go

VIDEO: See where GamesAid donations go

GamesAid has released its annual video talking to the charities it has supported with the help of games industry donations.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 3rd 2012 at 5:51PM in News
Bring a tenner to the MCV Awards 2012

Bring a tenner to the MCV Awards 2012

GamesAid will once again be asking attendees at this year’s MCV Awards to donate just £10.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 16th 2012 at 3:20PM in News
Microsoft partners with charity Right to Play

Microsoft partners with charity Right to Play

International children’s sport and play charity Right To Play has secured a sponsorship programme from Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft for 2012.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 20th 2012 at 2:05PM in News
GamesAid vs Chelsea: Last chance to bid

GamesAid vs Chelsea: Last chance to bid

Time is running out if you want to secure a place on the GamesAid team for its charity football match against the Chelsea Old Boys.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 16th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
Win the chance to tackle the Chelsea Old Boys

Win the chance to tackle the Chelsea Old Boys

Want to show off your prowess on the pitch against former professional footballers? Koch Media has just the thing.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 5th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
GamesAid Golf & Spa Day - only a few spaces left

GamesAid Golf & Spa Day - only a few spaces left

Time is running out if you want to sign up for this year's GamesAid Golf & Spa Day.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 17th 2012 at 9:56AM in News