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It's time to start paying attention to the gaming community, as it's officially larger than movies and sports combined. And it's not just for kids - 38% of gamers are between 18 and 34, with 16% over the age of 55. Gaming is shaping the future of entertainment, social media, and technological innovation. One key subject for gamers is inclusivity, which encourages empathy and understanding between different cultures and backgrounds. Gaming has become a vehicle for social commentary and political activism, tackling topics such as inequality, discrimination, climate change, and ecological destruction. Gaming also offers friendship, cooperation, and shared experiences, providing community and social support. Join the #stjudeplaylive charity stream for creators and gamers, and support St. Jude patients and families in a fun and easy way. Our gaming community has already raised over $60M for the kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC. Check out this initiative here: https://lnkd.in/esHzGSG5 #stjude #childhoodcancer #playlive #gamers #gaming #gamingcommunity #socialmedia #gaming trends #modernmarketing #missiondriven #charity

Register for the 2025 Playing for the Planet Green Games Jam! 🎮 💚   This year’s Green Games Jam will focus on ‘nature,’ and Playing for the Planet, which Video Games Europe is an Alliance member of, encourage studios to: 1) build themed content into games that teaches as many players as possible about nature and the environment, and/or 2) build an activation that motivates players to sign a pledge asking world leaders to prioritise and double down on their commitments to nature, and/or 3) donate a percentage of revenue from these activations to a nature-based charity of your choice.   By mobilising individuals, governments and businesses to show each other that we care, we will showcase the importance of collective decisions in finding solutions to the nature crisis. Sign-up to the Green Games Jam: https://shorturl.at/MR2Qu (deadline 31 January). #VideoGames #VideoGamesEU #GreenGamesJam #GGJ2025

We have 39 tickets left for Gametalk Unlocked San Francisco on 9/14 @ 6-9p @ SPARK Social SF and Parklab Gardens. More than half the tickets are gone. What is it? It’s a hangout for folks in and around the gaming industry to kick back and enjoy a meal and conversation together. We represent all disciplines, companies, and levels. Our events are affordable and we are a non-profit. Here, you’re not seen as just what you do - you’re seen as someone with interesting ideas and a lover of the craft. Come as you are. Marie Benigno Ablaza, SHRM-TA and I will both be there! Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dY-UqCvQ P.S. 10 points to Ravenclaw if you can tell me who the kiddo in the back is. #game #gameindustry #games #gamesindustry #gaming #gamingindustry #events #gametalkunlocked #meetups #cofounder #nonprofit #sanfrancisco

Calling all Game Studios - we’re launching something BIG this October and need your loot for our fundraiser! ⚔ ✨ We’re raising funds to support our brand-new Boost Program - a year-long initiative for 10 talented individuals from low-income backgrounds to break into the games industry! 🎉 To do so, we’re creating our first-ever Into Games Charity Shop! 🛍️ We’re looking for donations such as... 🎮 A copy of your latest game, a collector's edition, or poster signed by the dev team 🎨 Custom artwork featuring a famous character or environment from one of your titles 🕹️ Retro game, consoles, or other retro memorabilia from the studio's early days 📦 Studio-specific unique items (press kits, limited edition merch, cardboard cut-outs, etc.) Every penny raised goes directly to helping the UK’s most under-supported talent 💖 All items will be auctioned via the Into Games eBay from Oct 22 - 29 and in the last week of Nov - please share so we can get as many items up as possible! Comment on this post or DM us to get involved 👇 #SocialMobility #BoostProgram #GamesIndustry #Fundraiser #IntoGames

Calling all gamers with a heart for giving back! Are you passionate about making a difference and love to stream your gameplay? Friends of Karen is looking for a host to lead a virtual fundraiser in support of Friends of Karen's critically ill children and their families. If you're ready to use your gaming skills for good, DM us to learn more about hosting a virtual fundraiser. #HostForGood #VirtualFundraiser #NonProfit #gamingcommunity #gamersunite #gaminglife #gameon #gamingworld #gamerforlife #gamergirl #gamingaddict #gamingislife #gaminglove #gamingfun #gamingnews #gamingmemes #gamingsetup #gamingpc #gamingconsole #gamingstreamer #gamingtournament #gamingreviews #gamingtips #gaminginspiration

Exciting news! 🚀 BBC Children in Need is gearing up for an extraordinary gaming initiative set to unfold from September to November. Ericsson and Virgin Media O2 have joined forces to serve as official connectivity partners for the HADO AR gaming tour in support of Children in Need, bringing the transformative power of 5G connectivity to locations across the UK. HADO is set to take center stage, hosting team tournaments, all in the spirit of raising funds benefiting charities across the UK while promoting responsible gaming and the positive impacts of next generation connectivity. 🎮 What do you think makes responsible gaming important in today's gaming landscape? Comment below! 💬 #GamingForGood #ChildrenInNeed #5G #TeamEricsson

🌟 One of the questions we’re asked most often is: “How can I support the Unified Esports League?” The truth is, there are so many ways to make a meaningful impact—and it starts with YOU! Here’s how you can help grow our mission to empower the IDD community through gaming, technology, and education: 1️⃣ Share Our Content: When you share our stories, you help us inspire others to join the movement and create a brighter, more inclusive future for the IDD community. 2️⃣ Donate to the UESL Foundation: Every dollar helps us create more opportunities for learning, connection, and growth. Ready to make a difference? Visit our website to donate today! 3️⃣ Tag a Friend or Comment: Engagement on our social media posts isn’t just about numbers—it’s about building a community. Tag a friend who might love what we’re doing, or drop a comment to cheer on our incredible clients and coaches. 4️⃣ Subscribe to The Portal: The Portal is your go-to source for local resources, uplifting UESL stories, and exclusive insights into our programs. Subscribing is free and keeps you in the loop on all the amazing things happening in our community. 5️⃣ Send Us Testimonials: Have a story to share about how UESL has impacted you or your family? Testimonials from our community mean the world to us—and they help others understand the heart and impact of our work. 💙 Why Support UESL? Because together, we’re proving that the IDD is capable of incredible growth and capable of achieving greatness, as well as that technology and gaming can do so much more than entertain. They can educate, connect, and empower individuals of all abilities to thrive and reach their fullest potential. Thank you for believing in our mission and being part of this incredible journey. Your support fuels everything we do! #SupportUESL #EsportsForInclusion #IDDCommunity #ShareTheMission #UnifiedEsports #unifiedesl #uesl

How much would you pay to play some video games with your favorite content creator? $50? $100? Maybe $1,000? Well there are folks out there willing to pay $500,000 to play with Imane Anys aka Pokimane LLC. This is a part of the charity event that Connor “CDawgVA” Colquhoun is hosting to support Immune Deficiency Foundation, a non-profit aimed at supporting those affected by primary immunodeficiency. One of the auction prizes is a gaming session with Imane Anys aka Pokimane, which has actually had multiple bids for $500,000. Other auction items include a hangout/gaming session with Ironmouse & Connor, a 10 million subscriber YouTube Diamond Play Button, Miyazaki signed Elden Ring Poster, and official Pirate Software Challenge Coin. The event concludes on July 19th, and simply shows how impactful creators are in the gaming space (especially towards causes like charity). CDawgVA specifically has a history of raising huge amounts for charity, with his previous three cyclethons raising over $1,800,000 for Immune Deficiency Foundation. Follow #MoreMark for #Business content in #Gaming, #Esports, and #Creators!

Friends, many of you know that in addition to my passion for games, I am an avid game collector, amassing over 2,000 items stored both at my parents' home and mine. Occasionally, as a token of appreciation for our community's contributions, fellow members and game manufacturers generously gift me items for my collection, as they know I never accept money. Still, our community operates on a strictly zero-profit basis, and I have always neutralized every penny of gifts by making equivalent contributions to charity. However, our family already commits substantial funds annually to causes primarily focused on essential human needs such as food and healthcare, details of which we prefer to keep private. Thus, moving forward and with Jess' agreement, I've decided to adjust our approach regarding just these game gifts from the community. I figured a gift from gamers should return to our community as a gift to gamers. Each gift I receive from a company or community member will now lead to an offsetting contribution to a special gamer ticket fund. This fund will be used exclusively to send as many of our members as possible to next year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC). This initiative was, by far, our most popular cost-bearing community activity over the last year, and I am committed to maximizing participation in 2025. For instance, First 4 Figures has kindly offered to send me a Sheikah Slate statue in recognition of our community's efforts. In response, I am setting aside $400 from my own pocket for GDC tickets next year, enabling two community members to attend. Upon receiving the statue, I will present a review of it and further discuss this new initiative. Last year, we facilitated 220 tickets for GDC, and I challenge our community to surpass that number in 2025. If you are interested in contributing to our GDC ticket fund, there’s no need for immediate donations. Simply express your interest, and I will add you to our list. Each expo pass costs $200. You can do this using our Ticket To Ride Form (Resource 14) from now through next March and make a pledge at: https://lnkd.in/dynRXCV9 I will keep adding money to the fund whenever a thoughtful community gift is received. Thank you again to First 4 Figures for sending two gamers to GDC 2025 and helping us use our collective passion for games to do even more good through our Ticket To Ride Program.

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