Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»Gaming»Why Coming Together As a Gaming Community Matters (Now More Than Ever)
    Gaming

    Why Coming Together As a Gaming Community Matters (Now More Than Ever)

    Jessica LambBy Jessica LambApril 30, 20203 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    Times are tough right now for everyone. Every morning, I dread opening my web browser and seeing the news. How many people have lost their lives since yesterday? What companies and jobs are lost? There’s so much uncertainty. That’s where video games get their chance to shine. Whether they are simply something that entertains you or serve a much deeper emotional connection for you, games have power. That’s why, now more than ever, we as a gaming community need to stick together.

    During this COVID-19 crisis, it’s encouraging to see all of the great work the gaming community has done. Financially, millions upon millions of dollars have been raised for COVID-19 relief efforts and other related charities. Bethesda is donating $1 million to multiple COVID-19 relief charities. Meanwhile, The Coalition (studio behind Gears of War) is donating 200 Xbox One Xs to the Gamers Outreach. From there, these consoles will be distributed to children’s wards across the US to give them something to do while stuck in quarantine. The Humble Bundle Conquer COVID-19 Bundle has raised over $6.5 million for a multitude of organizations. Even the employees of these companies are part of the action. Electronic Arts has pledged to match-fund up to $2 million in employee donations to fight COVID-19. These same employees have been donating essential supplies to multiple countries through their own grassroots programs.

    Coming together as a community doesn’t stop with financial support though. There’s another important way we can help that doesn’t involve spending a penny-emotionally supporting each other. Square Enix did this by choosing to release Final Fantasy 7 Remake early to Australia and Europe so they wouldn’t miss out on the release date. For many of those gamers, FF7 was a bright spot in an otherwise dark time. Recently, I see that same support being shown across the internet as gamers come together to try and stop the spread of The Last of Us Part 2 leaks. For a lot of fans, this game has characters we deeply care about and we want to experience their journey as it unfolds. It’s heartening to see gamers take a stand and refuse to let a loud minority ruin the experience for the majority.

    Gray Scale Image of Xbox Game Controller

    We don’t have to stop here though. And quite frankly, I don’t think we will. COVID-19 has shown exactly what this community is capable of when we come together as a united front. It doesn’t matter if you support PlayStation or Xbox, we are all humans struggling through this difficult time the best we can. We have the power to come together and do incredible things. Despite the difficulties of this pandemic, there is one massively positive thing that I continue to hold onto throughout this journey. I’ve never been prouder to be a gamer.

    You can check out a full list of all of the amazing things the gaming community is doing during this time here.

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleThe Joker and the Crisis Hotline
    Next Article Live Action Scooby-Doo Series Releases Second Trailer!
    Jessica Lamb

    Jessica Lamb was born and raised in Fennville, Michigan. She attended Aquinas College where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Creative Writing. Since then, she has dedicated herself to spreading the word about all things nerd culture.

    Related Posts

    What is BFDI (Battle for Dream Island)? An Interview With My Kid

    June 15, 2025

    John Carpenter Presents George A. Romero’s “The Amusement Park”

    June 13, 2025

    The Best Hotels in Jim Corbett for Jungle Views & Luxury Suites

    June 13, 2025

    A Complete Guide to Dota 2 Player Ranking and MMR Leaderboards

    June 12, 2025

    ChatGPT Can’t Beat Beginner Level of Atari Video Chess

    June 12, 2025

    Do gamers actually wear video game apparel these days? 

    June 12, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews

    Warzone 3.0 Complete Player Guide: Dominating the Battle Royale in 2025

    June 15, 2025

    What Does a Call Answering Service Do?

    June 15, 2025

    “King of the Hill” Revival Gets Father’s Day Clip

    June 15, 2025
    Mobile App Development

    Why Flutter is the Future of Mobile App Development for Startups

    June 15, 2025

    Jason Coming to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

    June 13, 2025

    Car Branding Solutions: Do’s & Don’ts to Promote Business

    June 13, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “Mufasa: The Lion King,” 2024

    Disney, Universal File Lawsuit Against Midjourney AI

    June 11, 2025

    Kathleen Kennedy on Future of “Star Wars” at BFI Screening

    June 14, 2025

    David Lynch’s Family Wants to Publish His Final Work

    June 13, 2025

    Robert Eggers to Adapt “A Christmas Carol,” Wants Willem Dafoe to Star

    June 12, 2025

    Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis Return for “Spaceballs: The Sequel”

    June 12, 2025

    “King of the Hill” Revival Gets Father’s Day Clip

    June 15, 2025

    What is BFDI (Battle for Dream Island)? An Interview With My Kid

    June 15, 2025

    Celine Song Developing Esports Drama Series “Damage” at HBO

    June 14, 2025

    Upcoming “Crystal Lake” Series Adds Three More to Cast

    June 13, 2025

    Car Branding Solutions: Do’s & Don’ts to Promote Business

    June 13, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” 2025

    “Ballerina:” Ana De Armas Shines in Fun, Violent Return to the World of Wick [Review]

    June 4, 2025

    “The Life of Chuck” Joyous, Hopeful, Life Affirming [Review]

    June 1, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.