ArenaNet would like to join NCsoft in sending its condolences to the victims and people of Japan. NCsoft will donate 500 million Yen (approx 4.5 million Euros/3.9 million GBP/6.3 million USD) to restoration of damages in the region. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan.
I'm simply amazed .
kudos
ArenaNet / NCsoft donation for Japan
Hells Fury
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See NCsoft is capable of doing things I agree with.
GG NCsoft
GG NCsoft
Verene
http://kotaku.com/#!5783131/ncsoft-m...isaster-relief
I am also amazed, in a good way. Good going, indeed.
I am also amazed, in a good way. Good going, indeed.
pingu666
thats alot of money 
Braxton619
What a nice thing of NCS to do.
GJ NCS!
GJ NCS!
Bristlebane
What an amazing thing, well done AreaNet / NCSoft.
I wish you would have given us players the chance to join in the effort, to show our support as a community.
I wish you would have given us players the chance to join in the effort, to show our support as a community.
highway
That is why we love you Anet.... you are Great!
drkn
If i understand it correctly, ANet has nothing to do with it.
Even though it's probably more an extensive self-promotion, it's still a nice gesture.
Even though it's probably more an extensive self-promotion, it's still a nice gesture.
Bristlebane
They could have donated a 10% of that sum and still gain the same kind of "self-promotion", so I'm sure they have their hearts in the right place. An entire months of revenue, that's no small potato.
awry
*applause* Nice to see.
Sagittario
The help is really needed, this is wonderfull gesture.
GJ NCSoft
GJ NCSoft
RedDog91
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If i understand it correctly, ANet has nothing to do with it.
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Even if not, since NCsoft is the publisher some small percent of the money they sent can be attributed to sales of GuildWars.
The Super Chilli
If Anet could somehow make a link in the IG store to donate directly, i would bet they would get allot of support from the community.
Giving a reward that doesnt effect gameplay like past festival hats or the 5th year storage slot would increase the donations further, although shouldnt be needed
Giving a reward that doesnt effect gameplay like past festival hats or the 5th year storage slot would increase the donations further, although shouldnt be needed
Killed u man
I love how people are astonished when big coorporations help contribute to the general wellbeing of humanity, not just here on guru, but in real life aswell. Obviously it's a nice gesture, but with the redicilous profits multinational make you shouldn't be expecting anything less.
But hey, look at me dishing out society criticism again, zzz.
GJ Arenanet!
But hey, look at me dishing out society criticism again, zzz.
GJ Arenanet!
Lithril Ashwalker
its really nice too see this, add an in game feature...ill surely as *BLEEP* donate much lik the BCA day...pink dyes....if we can allow it to be an in game feature people will surely donate...its a nationwide caastrophe...
Bristlebane
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I love how people are astonished when big coorporations help contribute to the general wellbeing of humanity, not just here on guru, but in real life aswell. Obviously it's a nice gesture, but with the redicilous profits multinational make you shouldn't be expecting anything less.
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Hm..
Microsoft $100,000
NCSoft $6,300,000
Quite a big difference, no wonder we're amazed
MithranArkanere
If it wasn't for the Japanese, we would be playing crap like graphic adventures and sports games, instead addictive platformers, action games and RPGs.
It's only logical and natural to give back after all they have done for the gaming world.
It's only logical and natural to give back after all they have done for the gaming world.
Odinius
I'd say release a Japanese mini into the store we could buy so we all can donate
GG NcSoft/ArenaNet
GG NcSoft/ArenaNet
Killed u man
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It's only logical and natural to give back after all they have done for the gaming world.
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But yeah, they did give us awesome games
own age myname
That is awesome.
Is it true Microsoft only gave $100,000? Microsoft probably makes like $100,000 a minute...
Anyway, great publicity for NCSoft, plus Japan really needs all the help they can get.
Is it true Microsoft only gave $100,000? Microsoft probably makes like $100,000 a minute...
Anyway, great publicity for NCSoft, plus Japan really needs all the help they can get.
Daesu
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Compare it with Microsoft that supposedly donated $100,000...
Hm.. Microsoft $100,000 NCSoft $6,300,000 Quite a big difference, no wonder we're amazed |
http://segmentnext.com/2011/03/14/mi...elief-efforts/
RedDog91
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I'd say release a Japanese mini into the store we could buy so we all can donate
GG NcSoft/ArenaNet |
buying your own little Japanese...
Firebaall
Impressive to say the least.
In the article on NCsoft, they state that the amount is equal to a month's worth of sales.
That's RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing awesome.
In the article on NCsoft, they state that the amount is equal to a month's worth of sales.
That's RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing awesome.
Lord Dagon
go NCSoft! thats really nice of them.. they earned a cookie or 2 in my books.
afya
Cool
I'll forgive you for the Merc Hero. Just don't do that again.
I'll forgive you for the Merc Hero. Just don't do that again.
afya
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Compare it with Microsoft that supposedly donated $100,000...
Hm.. Microsoft $100,000 NCSoft $6,300,000 Quite a big difference, no wonder we're amazed |
Kaleban
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Thats would be a little bit racist...
buying your own little Japanese... |
GJ NCSoft!
Unfortunately, if the Japanese and the world at large cannot stop the reactor from melting down, there may well be an exodus of millions of Japanese refugees.
I wonder if there will be an "adopt-a-family" charity to temporarily house such refugees? Its not like Chernobyl where the surrounding areas were largely sparsely populated rural countryside, plus if one or two reactors go, the other four will follow suit.
Meh, I guess I'm probably being paranoid, too much CNN...
Daesu
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M$ is being cheap
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http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...5&postcount=21
go cubs
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Oh wait... I see
And yes...Very solid move on NCsoft's part.
afya
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Nerel
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Thats would be a little bit racist...
buying your own little Japanese... |
But yes, a special edition mini-pet to raise money seems like a fun idea... perhaps Baubao Wavewrath or maybe Seacrash?
shoyon456
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Anyway, great publicity for NCSoft, plus Japan really needs all the help they can get.
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Then again, doing a good deed for the wrong reason doesn't change the fact that people are getting helped. I just hope this all goes to humanitarian aid and not the government.
Don Zardeone
Business is business is business.
At least it helps the people in need.
At least it helps the people in need.
Aljasha
Dang, that's a lot of money. I really hope the people over there get something of the cake one way or the other.
Bristlebane
They can do it for as selfless reasons they want, as long as that money will go to Japan relief aid.
SPURLUXE
Thank you so much for your donation Anet and NCSoft!
It will help the people here in Japan.
It will help the people here in Japan.
Aldric
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M$ is being cheap
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MS/employees actually has a very good charitable donation history, iirc something like $2.6 billion over the last 25 years unlike other superlarge tech firms
anyway gg anet/ms and everyone who gives to charity.
own age myname
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I'm a cynic, but I believe NCSoft is only doing this due to their financial investment for GW2 and other games in Japan. They're hoping for a future return on this "help" for Japan.
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ensoriki
Are we gonna donate money to Africa too?
afya
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oreilly? compare that with the millions of business' around the planet giving shitall...
MS/employees actually has a very good charitable donation history, iirc something like $2.6 billion over the last 25 years unlike other superlarge tech firms anyway gg anet/ms and everyone who gives to charity. |
I'm innocent :P
I knew Bill Gates is a philanthropist. But we all know M$ can do much much better than $100,000.