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Indie Game Bundle Aiding Laid-Off Developers Is Nearing $200,000 Raised
A Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle on Itch.io, created by Necrosoft Games director Brandon Sheffield and the United Videogame Workers, has raised nearly $200,000 to assist laid-off developers with living expenses. The bundle features 127 games, including titles like Skatebird and A Short Hike, with all proceeds going to affected individuals in the US and Canada. This initiative comes in response to widespread layoffs within the industry, with funds being distributed by the union.
Indie game bundle saving buyers over $1,000 in support of laid off developers has raised over $100,000 in three days
An indie game bundle on itch.io, created to support developers affected by recent layoffs, has raised over $100,000 in three days. The bundle offers 127 games valued at over $1,000 for a minimum price of $10, with proceeds going to the CWA's Game Industry hardship fund for North American developers.
Get more than 100 games for just $10 in a new bundle supporting laid-off game devs
In response to ongoing layoffs within the games industry, the United Videogame Workers union and Necrosoft Games have launched the Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle on Itch.io. For $10, players can access over 100 games, with all proceeds supporting a fund for US and Canadian game developers impacted by job losses to cover essential living expenses. The bundle has already raised nearly $30,000 and will be available until August 14.
Indies devs band together for 100-game, $10 bundle aiming to help an "unprecedented number" of laid off…
Indie game developers have launched a $10 bundle featuring over 100 games and assets to support developers affected by recent layoffs. Spearheaded by Necrosoft Games, all proceeds, minus processing fees, will go to a Game Industry Hardship Fund managed by United Videogame Workers. The bundle includes titles like A Short Hike and Arranger, with funds intended to help laid-off developers with essential living expenses.
