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Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 4 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. Day 4 features a diverse schedule of speedruns across various platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, and retro consoles. The event has already raised over $485,000.
Massively Uplifting: Digital Extremes’ culture of charity goes far beyond TennoCon
Digital Extremes, the developer behind Warframe, has a deeply ingrained culture of charity that extends far beyond its annual TennoCon event. The studio and its employees consistently engage in year-round philanthropic efforts, supporting various causes through direct donations, fundraising, and volunteer work. This commitment to community and charity is highlighted through initiatives like TennoCon's ticket proceeds, partnerships with organizations such as Make-A-Wish and CMHA Thames Valley, and ongoing support for causes like men's mental health and cancer research.
Wizards of the Coast Gives Back with Secret Lair x Global Fund for Women
Wizards of the Coast is releasing a special Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop titled 'Global Fund for Women: Their Magic is Limitless.' This collaboration will feature seven Magic: The Gathering cards with alternative artwork celebrating women, with 50% of the proceeds going to the Global Fund for Women, a feminist fund supporting gender justice initiatives worldwide.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 2 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. The event features speedrunners tackling various games, with a detailed schedule provided for Day 2, including titles like Dragon Quest 11, Super Mario Odyssey, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart across multiple platforms.
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Summer Games Done Quick 2026 will be a "pay what you want" event where proceeds go to charity. The announcement was made on Humble, with Blue's News potentially receiving a commission on sales.
Modders made a Fallout 4 quest in a weekend for charity, and it features iconic Elder Scrolls actor Wes Johnson
A new Fallout 4 mod called Double Feature, created by modders Kinggath and others, has been released as part of an annual charity project. The mod features voice acting from Elder Scrolls actor Wes Johnson and has raised over $5,000 for Alzheimer's research, surpassing its initial goal. The mod includes a new quest, player home, companion, power armor, and weapon, and was developed over a single weekend.
New Fallout 4 quest mod starring an iconic Elder Scrolls voice actor has you solve an eccentric gang war over a long-dead starlet's vault of mysterious goodies
A new Fallout 4 quest mod called Double Feature has been released, created by a team of modders and voice actor Wes Johnson to raise money for charity. The mod involves a gang war over the belongings of a pre-war singer and features content from established Fallout 4 modding projects. The modathon has already raised over $5,000 for the Alzheimer's Association.
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Humble Bundle is offering two game bundles, 'Let's Go Gambling!' and 'Redline Racing Bundle,' where customers can pay what they want and a portion of the proceeds will go to charity. Blue's News may receive a commission on sales from these bundles.
Games Done Quick Announces Flame Fatales 2026 Schedule
Games Done Quick's Frame Fatales community has announced the schedule for its summer speedrunning event, Flame Fatales 2026, which will benefit the Malala Fund. The event, running from September 13-19, will feature speedruns of games including Mass Effect 3, Slay the Spire II, and Control, with a special VR run of Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot on Meta Quest 3. Frame Fatales has raised over $1 million for charity since 2019.
Arc System Works Evo Collection Humble Bundle Includes Guilty Gear -Strive- and More, Helps the Raiden Science Foundation
Humble Bundle has launched a new collection of Arc System Works games, including Guilty Gear -Strive- and BlazBlue: Central Fiction. A portion of the proceeds from this bundle will support the Raiden Science Foundation and its Fight4Rare initiative for rare disease research.
The Faces of Livestreaming: Skybilz
Twitch streamer Skybilz discusses her journey into streaming in 2013, her passion for using gaming for charitable causes, and her current focus on "deathless" runs for the YOLO Challenge. She highlights the importance of community engagement and entertaining viewers, particularly through retro games and randomizer challenges, and her work supporting the Shameless Fund for LGBTQ+ nonprofits.
Sonic the Hedgehog 35th birthday live stream set for June 23
SEGA will host a 35th birthday live stream for Sonic the Hedgehog on June 23, featuring gameplay, music, and activities. The event will be broadcast on YouTube and Twitch and will also serve as a charity fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Evening Gatherings and Events
The President of Germany is set to open Gamescom Congress and attend Gamescom 2026. Additionally, Jingle Jam has announced its 2026 charity partners, and Capcom has confirmed an expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2 and the inclusion of Mega Man in an unspecified project.
Jingle Jam announces charity partners for 2026 and presents 2025 awards
The annual charity event Jingle Jam has announced its eight charity partners for December 2026, including returning organizations like War Child UK and WWF, and new partners such as Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. The event also celebrated its 2025 achievements, raising over £3.5 million and presenting awards to key content creators and industry partners like The Spiffing Brit, Facepunch Studios, and Fireshine Games.
SEGA announces Sonic’s 35th birthday bash with games, guests and more
SEGA is celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday with a special event featuring games, guests, and music. The company will also be raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the event, which will be hosted by streamers like Jacki Jing.
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Humble is offering a 'We Will Always Be Here: Pride Month 2026' bundle where customers can pay what they want and support charity. Additionally, a 'Redline Racing Bundle' is available with the same pay-what-you-want and charity donation model.
The Complete Inkle Library on Humble: 11 games for $12, plus Heaven's Vault ebook deal
Inkle has partnered with Humble and Breakthrough T1D Play to offer a bundle of 11 of their narrative games for $12, available until July 1. The bundle includes titles like Heaven's Vault, 80 Days, and Steve Jackson's Sorcery!, with a portion of sales supporting type 1 diabetes research. Additionally, four Heaven's Vault ebooks are available in a separate $20 tier.
Ten games from the Wholesome Direct 2026 to check out
The 2026 Wholesome Direct showcased over fifty indie games, with this article highlighting ten anticipated titles. Among them are Dressmaker, Book Nook, Capy Castaway, Milki Delivery, Hidden Folks 2, Lou's Lagoon, Beastfolk Barber, Patience is a Virtue, Momento, and Pelican Post, spanning various platforms including PC, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The event also included a charity drive for the Transgender Law Center.
Everything Announced At The Wholesome Direct 2026!
The Wholesome Direct 2026 showcased over 50 indie titles, highlighting games like Dressmaker, In The Drift, Usagi Shima, Hidden Folks 2, Beastfolk Barber, PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE, Momento, and Tales of Seikyu. Many titles are slated for release on PC, with some also heading to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Merchandise sales from the event will benefit the Transgender Law Center.
Warframe Pride 2026 kicks off, and there are some dirt cheap cosmetics in it for you
Digital Extremes is celebrating Pride Month with in-game Warframe cosmetics available for a single credit, alongside a donation to Rainbow Railroad. New and returning Pride-themed items are available, and players can earn Twitch Drops by watching featured creators. A Kaithe plush toy is also available for pre-order, with net proceeds going to Rainbow Railroad.
