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PopCap swag being auctioned for charity

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  • 15-06-2011 4:28pm
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    Sabre0001
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    Clickonline.com wrote:
    PopCap Games has announced a series of online charity art auctions that will run until 12 July, 2011. The auctions will be split into weekly waves of seven-day auctions with up to nine items in each.

    Pieces to be auctioned off range from specially commissioned pieces of artwork inspired by PopCap titles to items that have been locked away in PopCap’s vault. One piece is DJ Brainz: a spectacular six-foot-by-six-foot graffiti canvas featuring a DJ’ing zombie.

    The proceeds of the auction will benefit two charities. SpecialEffect is based in the U.K. and is dedicated to helping young people with disabilities to enjoy computer games and other creative interests through cutting edge technology. Starlight Children’s Foundation is based in the U.S. and helps seriously ill children and their families to cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. 100 per cent of all proceeds from the auctions will go to these two charities.

    Director and founder of SpecialEffect, Dr Mick Donegan, said that the auction is bound to raise the spirits of those who win bids and those who will be helped by the money raised. He also added that the charity is a big fan of PopCap and said, “a particular favourite being Peggle because with our specialist support, it can even be played by young people who are paralysed – just by moving just their eyes.”

    Senior Director, International PR at PopCap Games, Cathy Orr, said that video games are becoming more recognizable on an artistic level and collectible as a result. She added that the auction is a way to “offer something truly original to fans of our games – while also supporting children and young people in need.”

    The month long auction takes place on eBay and will feature items such as original concept sketches from Plants vs. Zombies, Bookworm and Peggle; game-themed ceramic sets; a six-foot-by-six-foot graffiti painting of a DJ’ing zombie; a blue neon Bejeweled diamond; personalised sketches and more.

    Article Link // Auction Link


    Sounds really cool. If I had more disposable income I wouldn't mind a piece or two. Love stuff from PopCap and think it would be nice to have something lying around the living room :)

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