https://itch.io/b/1316/bundle-for-ukraine
Screenwave Media Games was honored to be part of Necrosoft Games hosted Ukraine Charity Bundle alongside nearly 1,000 other works. As per Necrosoft Games bundle page on itch.io:
“The people of Ukraine are under attack. As game developers we want to create new worlds, not to destroy the one we have. That’s why we’ve banded together to present this charity bundle to help Ukrainians survive this ordeal and thrive after the war ends. This cause has resonated with creators around the globe, to the extent that our bundle contains almost 1,000 games, tabletop RPGs, books, etc.
Over 700 creators have joined in support to donate their work. All proceeds from this bundle will be split between the following charities:
- International Medical Corps provides medical assistance in the region. They have very low fundraising overhead (1% of income), with 89% of donations going to medical aid and 10% to administration.
- Voices of Children, a Ukrainian organization that helps children cope with the horrors of war, PTSD, readjusting to school, and getting back to being kids. They have also been doing a lot of grassroots impromptu work during the war, such as helping set up shelters. Our hope is that this war will be over soon, and they can begin the work of healing these kids’ hearts.
Of these nearly 1,000 products, more than 600 have never been in a major bundle before. Several prominent developers and publishers signed up to itch.io specifically to be in this bundle. And there’s something for everyone – we have almost 600 digital video games, over 300 analog tabletop RPGs, and dozens of asset packs, books, zines, and comics, soundtracks/music, and a host of other products. Also unique to this bundle, we only allowed paid products.
We kept the minimum low, but we highly urge you to pay above the minimum if you can afford to do so. All proceeds will be split between the charities 50/50.
We stand with Ukrainians, and with all people around the world who despise war.
Thank you. “
The charity reached over SIX MILLION in donations – and many times over the initial goal. For a minimum donation of $10 USD, itch.io users were able to gain download access to nearly 1,000 works published on itch.io, including Screenwave Games’ Dumpy & Bumpy and The Angry Video Game Nerd: 1 & 2 Deluxe, as well as Fred Wood’s prequel to LOVE 3, LOVE 2: kuso. Stay tuned or be sure to join our email list for all sales notifications, including charitable causes like this one!
