It’s not often enough that gamers gather for a good cause. No, a late nightWorld of Warcraftraid or a LAN party to celebrate the release ofnew Halo 2 mapsdoes not count. Put your Nintendo DS in your Yoshi fanny pack and get ready to leave the house, folks.
Starting on May 5,The Girl Gaming NetworkandAdvanced Media Networkwill host a nationwide week long stand against real-life violence. Kicking off with the first ever gamers’ peace rally hosted by the Empire of Acadia in New York’s Bryant Park on May 5. Events will also be held in Oklahoma and Canada.
Throughout the week, people are being encouraged to hold their own local events and spread the word. The week ends on May 12 when the Girl Gaming Network hosts events in Los Angeles and Orlando, FL, and Advanced Media Networks hosts an event in Carson City, NV.
“I am a person first – then a gamer,” says The Girl Gaming Network’s Becky Young. “Many tend to forget that it is the individual who is to blame when tragedies strike. While it is important to understand that not all forms of entertainment are appropriate for all people and ages, it is also important to note that it is not fair to place blame on an entire industry or culture. There are many of us who play games and understand the difference between people and pixels. This week, we are standing up and giving back to the community!”
CatchBeckyon this week’s episode ofEpileptic Gaming, where she’ll talk a little more about the events. More information on the events, including how you’re able to get involved, can be found athttp://www.gamersagainstviolence.us.
