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It Took Mass Effect Fans Less Than 15 Minutes To Crowdfund Billboards Outside EA's Offices And The Game Awards
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- The “We Are Mass Effect” fan subgroup has launched a campaign to support BioWare following its closure, including funding billboards in prominent locations like New York City’s Times Square and outside Electronic Arts’ offices.
- A GoFundMe campaign set up by fans quickly raised $5,274 to cover billboard costs near EA’s Redwood City headquarters, Edmonton office, and the 2023 Game Awards in Los Angeles.
- The group plans to finalize billboard display dates soon, aiming to coincide at least one with the December 10 Game Awards event.
- Excess funds from the campaign are intended to be donated to the Game Worker Hardship Fund by United Videogame Workers-CWA, although direct donations to the fund are currently not possible.
- If donating to the Hardship Fund is not feasible, the group will seek alternative ways to support laid-off game developers affected by the BioWare closure.
