I’m no big fan of Destiny. I think the game was a middling RPG (though a pretty good shooter!) that became more about the grind than the actual game. Of course, there are many people who love the hell out of it, including our own Darryn – who’s spent too much time with Destiny instead of training up his Mortal Kombat X skills. I digress. I’m not a fan of Destiny – but I am a fan of people who put their money where their mouths are. Bungie and the people playing their game have raised over a million Dollars to help people affected by April’s devastating Earthquake.
“This was an astounding act of generosity on the part of Bungie and the larger Bungie community, and we at Direct Relief are deeply grateful – beyond what can be expressed in words,” said Thomas Tighe, of Direct Relief.
“Most importantly, the Bungie community’s amazing support will translate immediately and directly into help for people in Nepal who experienced a tremendous blow, are in a very difficult and more vulnerable situation now as monsoon season nears, and also have a long, tough road ahead. Every penny will be spent to help strengthen essential health services that were needed before the earthquakes and much more so now.”
Destiny players raised this money by buying an overpriced Destiny T-Shirt along with an in-game exclusive armour shader, with Bungie and Activision each throwing in $50 000. The shirt cost $30, with Bungie giving $15 of that to charity. That’s a heck of a lot of Destiny shirts.
While playing Destiny is a digital grind, rebuilding a country devastated by earthquakes is a real world one, which should hopefully be just a little bit easier thanks to the altruism of Earth’s last Guardians.
Last Updated: June 5, 2015
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 5, 2015 at 14:05
Good news Friday!
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 5, 2015 at 14:08
In related news, I’m being summoned to partake in mandatory corporate fun. There I will have fun, and thus become a more engaged and productive employee. Fun.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 5, 2015 at 14:09
The poor, poor co-workers!
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 5, 2015 at 14:09
Trevor’s employer cast summon Trevor, it is super effective
Pariah
June 5, 2015 at 14:10
Pariah
June 5, 2015 at 14:09
I’d rather listen to Justin Bieber for 24 hours non-stop.
ida piili
June 7, 2015 at 05:22
???? $91 per h0ur @mi12//
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Frik van der Hewerskink
June 5, 2015 at 14:09
I love this 🙂 I’ve always wanted to start a non-profit game development studio, that would be the dream
kuuu(UMAR)rrrr
June 5, 2015 at 14:12
Same, at one point I was busy developing a game that I wanted to use as an income generator for charities. Alas, I hardly have time for anything. I always wanted to make a change, somewhere and somehow…Maybe one day, but never give up on that dream, dude 🙂
RinceTheElfRoot
June 5, 2015 at 14:22
But games like Aliens: Colonial Marines are already out there? Tehehe
Pariah
June 5, 2015 at 14:31
I’m not entirely sure that’s the kind of “not for profit” game he means. 😛
RinceTheElfRoot
June 5, 2015 at 14:13
HOW MUCH?!
Pariah
June 5, 2015 at 14:20
His new salary is a bit much, isn’t it?
RinceTheElfRoot
June 5, 2015 at 14:21
Le sigh 🙁
Hammersteyn
June 5, 2015 at 14:34
Neva forget!
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Pariah
June 5, 2015 at 14:13
That’s 30 000 shirts. Did each player buy 5 or something? O_o
Correction, 60 000. My math is a little off today. I may have caught a case of the Geoff-insin’s disease or something.
Hammersteyn
June 5, 2015 at 14:34
Plot twist, it’s all in strange coins.
Jonah Cash
June 7, 2015 at 07:20
Or blocked behind green and blue engrams!!
Hammersteyn
June 7, 2015 at 21:54
LOL