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Call Of Duty Endowment continues to support Veterans
Activision and the Call of Duty Endowment have launched a new Legacy: Tracer Pack in Black Ops 7 and Warzone, inspired by U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Danielle Green. All net proceeds from the pack go directly to the Endowment, which has now helped place 165,000 veterans into high‑quality jobs across the U.S. and U.K.
Gameloft studios rally together for 25 hours to raise funds for local children’s charities
To mark its 25th anniversary, Gameloft launched Gameloft Change 2025, a global solidarity initiative centered on a 25‑hour live charity stream. Studios across the world took turns hosting segments in a continuous relay, playing games, showcasing talents, and connecting across time zones. The goal was to raise €25,000 to support various local children’s charities including SOS Children’s Village Hanoi, Centraide du Grand Montréal and more that are focused on education and equal opportunities.
ex-Humble Bundle staff launch Digiphile
Digiphile is a newly launched charitable storefront created by a group of former Humble Bundle veterans with aims to combine discounted digital content with philanthropy. The platfrom will sell games, software, and other digital products with a portion of proceeds being donated to to charitable causes.
Read more via Game Developer here or check out digiphile
Ubisoft & Safe In Our World continue the Good Game Playbooks initiative
Ubisoft has extended its partnership with mental health charity Safe In Our World by launching new ‘Good Game Playbooks’ designed to promote positive online play and protect players from disruptive behaviour. These playbooks provide tips on managing toxicity, supporting mental wellbeing, and creating safer environments, aligning with Safe In Our World’s mission to raise awareness of mental health issues in gaming.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins big at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards
Congratulations to Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive, the team behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after winning 7 Golden Joystick Awards including Ultimate Game of the Year, Best Storytelling, Best Soundtrack, Best Visual Design, and Studio of the Year. Other winners include Donkey Kong Bananza winning the Critics’ Choice, and Minecraft and Pokémon GO recognised in the ‘Still Playing’ categories.
