Game Companies Rally Support for Katrina Victims - 3.9.05

At least three major game companies have announced efforts to help victims of the horrific Hurricane Katrina disaster.

SOE are emphasising the tragedy to the vast EverQuest II userbase by including a new /donate command in the game that sends players to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 relief page. SOE also plan to suspend billing for the 13,000+ EQII players who live in the affected areas until they can play again, and game items that decay over time will be preserved until the players can log in again.

The plight of the victims is also being highlighted by Bungie, who have called on the "Bungie Underground Army" to show their support by donating to the Red Cross.

Staff members at Electronic Arts have also been doing their part by donating out of their own pockets, with the company matching those contributions by a ratio of 2:1.

If you would like to help, the American Red Cross are calling for volunteers who live in the area, or for cash donations that will be used to provide food, shelter, counselling and other assistance.
Visit the American Red Cross website here.

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