150-Game Discount Bundle Raises $57,000 for Videogame Workers 'Hardship Fund'
"An itch.io game bundle put together by Necrosoft Games and The United Videogame Workers-CWA union is a new way gamers can show their support for developers who have been let go amidst the ongoing video game industry labor crisis," writes Kotaku. Launched Thursday, it's already raised $57,859 from 3,984 contributors. (Average contribution size: $14.52) The bundle is pay-what-you-want with a…
An itch.io game bundle, created by the game developers Necrosoft Games and The United Videogame Workers-CWA union, has been launched to support developers affected by the ongoing video game industry labor crisis. The bundle, available for a pay-what-you-want minimum of $10, features almost 150 DRM-free PC games such as A Short Hike, SkateBIRD, and Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure.
In just a few days, the bundle has raised $57,859 from 3,984 contributors. The gaming industry has reportedly lost 33% of its workforce in the last two years, with many jobs being replaced by AI. The funds raised through this bundle will go towards a hardship fund for affected game industry workers, which will assist with basic necessities like food and rent. This fund is only available to US and Canada-based developers.
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