More of an announcement than a blog. I was so excited about this I forgot to post it here!
I just wanted to pass the word that an Operation P.I.P car for ModNation Racers can now be downloaded! Look for car titled "OperationPIP2010" or cars by my name (BaronJuJu). It's not much but maybe it will give an incentive for folks to get out there for the 9th!. Enjoy and spread the word!
It can be viewed here . Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
MMO Companies: Seize the Opportunity
For the life of me I can not figure why more gaming companies are not supporting their customers more in ways that no other business can. I'm not talking about increased Customer Service or more servers. I'm talking about fund raising for charities. Sure some companies have done it sporadically...whether its EVE's particpation in MMO Charity calendars, EQ2's charity pets, Free Realms Dinosaurs for Haiti relief or Wizard101 pet tiger mounts for Child's Play.
But these events only seem to come around during the Christmas holiday or large scale events (Haiti). That, to me, is a bit sad. Companies like SOE, CCP, Blizzard and others have the resources and money to really get out there and help these charities and solidify the support and admiration or their fan base, whether it's charity dinners, in game items for sale or other fund raising or awareness events. For example why don't we see in-game pet adoptions during the National Pet Month (May), where half the the purchase price of specialty in-game pet(s) goes toward the ASPCA or other animal charity? MMO players have shown time and again they are more than willing to spend and ready to spend for a good cause, so why not jump on board and provide them the means to do it?
So often it seems to fall on the shoulders of gamers to raise awareness and give to charity. One such group is Gamers Outreach. These folks go out serve the public on several fronts, Project GO Kart and Fun For Our Troops. If you have a few moments, take a look at these projects and the amazing work they do for not only kids in hospitals but our troops serving down range.
There is an amazing potential for these companies to help those in need, raise awareness and really put a positive shine on gaming as a whole that the non-gaming media loves to villanize so often. They just need to seize that opportunity and run with it.
Except that ASPCA idea...I think I may run with that one....
But these events only seem to come around during the Christmas holiday or large scale events (Haiti). That, to me, is a bit sad. Companies like SOE, CCP, Blizzard and others have the resources and money to really get out there and help these charities and solidify the support and admiration or their fan base, whether it's charity dinners, in game items for sale or other fund raising or awareness events. For example why don't we see in-game pet adoptions during the National Pet Month (May), where half the the purchase price of specialty in-game pet(s) goes toward the ASPCA or other animal charity? MMO players have shown time and again they are more than willing to spend and ready to spend for a good cause, so why not jump on board and provide them the means to do it?
So often it seems to fall on the shoulders of gamers to raise awareness and give to charity. One such group is Gamers Outreach. These folks go out serve the public on several fronts, Project GO Kart and Fun For Our Troops. If you have a few moments, take a look at these projects and the amazing work they do for not only kids in hospitals but our troops serving down range.
There is an amazing potential for these companies to help those in need, raise awareness and really put a positive shine on gaming as a whole that the non-gaming media loves to villanize so often. They just need to seize that opportunity and run with it.
Except that ASPCA idea...I think I may run with that one....
Friday, August 13, 2010
10-09-10: OPERATION P.I.P.
After looking over dates and making sure there were no other conflicting charity events I've finally chosen a date for OPERATION P.I.P, 09 October 2010. I would like to invite as many of you to pass the word out on the gaming sites and blogs and see how many we can get throughout the gaming community to participate.
The Cause
Operation P.I.P is a way for gamers to show support and raise awareness of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Plan
It's easy.
On 09 October, gamers wishing to participate simply log into their favorite game and play in something pink. Pink clothes, armor, weapons or whatever. The idea is to raise awareness and support by wearing the recognized color of Breast Cancer Awareness. When people ask, inform them of what you are doing and encourage them to participate! The more who know the greater the awareness and support is!
Organize pink events! PVP tournaments, raids, group runs, fashion shows or any myriad of player created quests. The possibilities are endless!
The Cost
FREE.
No donations are being taken through this or other OPERATION P.I.P participants. If folks ask about donating, point them to one of the many Breast Cancer Awareness organizations or to their local Cancer research center and encourage them to donate there.
The idea here is to raise awareness and encourage others to give time, money or help to their choice of cancer support groups.
So get out there and spread the word! Lets make OPERATION P.I.P a huge success for breast cancer awareness and something we can make a yearly tradition!
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