Eve opens up donations of in-game currency towards Nepal aid

EVE Online opens up PLEX for GOOD campaign - allowing gamers to donate to Nepal victims through in-game means

Chris Smith | May 3, 2015 at 4:27 am CDT (0 mins, 39 secs time to read)

With numerous ways flooding in to donate to those hurt by the horrific Nepal earthquake, CCP has opened up to donations of PLEX from EVE Online players as a way to support those in need.

Eve opens up donations of in-game currency towards Nepal aid | TweakTown.com

In a recent press release, CCP stated that "for each PLEX donated during this period, CCP hf. will contribute USD $15 to the Icelandic Red Cross to fund their aid efforts in Nepal."

We've seen a rise in recent times of various charity online streams, gaming tournaments and raffles happening as it becomes more apparent that allowing gamers to donate through their hobbies is becoming a positive and effective way to help others in need.

The last PLEX for GOOD campaign run saw $190,890 raised for those involved in Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines during November 2013.

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