With another new weekend comes another fresh batch of streaming recommendations, so you can sit back, kick your feet up, and be safe in the knowledge that there's no shortage of movies and TV shows to watch.
Thankmas 2023 with World Central Kitchen will include a live stage show
31.10.2023 - 00:15 / venturebeat.com / Jack Black / Will
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time once again for the Thankmas charity event, this year once again benefiting World Central Kitchen. Originally begun by Sean “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin, the event raises funds for a single organization over the course of several days in December. McLoughlin will hold a live event on December 2 in Los Angeles.
This year’s event will not only feature the return of McLoughlin’s charity livestream, but will also include a live event in Los Angeles. In an interview with GamesBeat, McLoughlin said, “I’ve always wanted to do a live event on a stage and see an audience experience Thankmas. I’m all about changing things up and making things interesting. Adding a show element to it is a fun idea, and it’s nice to spread our wings.”
McLoughlin started the event in 2017 as part of his own livestreaming platform, and the event has benefitted Charity: Water, Red Nose Day, and New Story in the years since. World Central Kitchen returns as the charity partner of Thankmas this year, after last year’s event raised $10 million for the organization, one of the highest numbers ever recorded by a single event. It has also since expanded to include other creators and public figures in addition to McLoughlin, including Jack Black, Mark ‘Markiplier’ Fischbach, and Rachell ‘Valkyrae’ Hofstetter.
Erin Gore, CEO of World Central Kitchen, told GamesBeat that the organization looked forward to participating in the event again: “Jacksepticeye brings such a passionate and fun approach to creating – it has been a blast getting to be a part of Thankmas! And he has shown us just how powerful online communities can be when they come together to do good.”
GamesBeat Next 2023
Join the GamesBeat community in San Francisco this October 23-24. You’ll hear from the brightest minds within the gaming industry on latest developments and their take on the future of gaming.
Regarding how WCK is planning to participate, Gore said, “Throughout the event, WCK will be sharing our mission of being first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, so the creators feel connected to the work that they are making possible with their fundraising efforts.”
GamesBeat's creed when covering the game industry is «where passion meets business.» What does this mean? We want to tell you how the news matters to you — not just as a decision-maker at a game studio, but also as a fan of games. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about the industry and enjoy engaging with it. Discover our Briefings.
The website gametalkz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Authors
Popular Topics
tech.hindustantimes.com
16.11.2023 / 18:27
Elon Musk-Xi Jinping Meeting Shows Tight Relationship China Has With Tesla
The cosy relationship between Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. and China was on display again on Wednesday when President Xi Jinping expressed support for the US electric carmaker in China and Musk in turn expressed his gratitude for that warm reception.
techcrunch.com
16.11.2023 / 11:01
With Muse, Unity aims to give developers generative AI that’s useful and ethical
Unity is joining the rest of the gang in providing generative AI tools for its users, but has been careful (unlike some) to ensure those tools are built on a solidly non-theft-based foundation. Muse, the new suite of AI-powered tools, will start with texture and sprite generation, and graduate to animation and coding as it matures.
tech.hindustantimes.com
15.11.2023 / 02:59
For Google Play, Dominating the Android World Was ‘Existential’
Google agreed to pay $8 billion over four years to Samsung Electronics Co. to make its search engine, voice assistant and Play Store the default on the company's mobile devices, according to testimony presented by Epic Games Inc.
videogameschronicle.com
14.11.2023 / 12:49
These are The Game Awards 2023 winners, if it was decided by Metacritic
Metacritic has revealed what would happen if The Game Awards winners were decided by Metacritic score, rather than a jury vote.
gadgets.ndtv.com
14.11.2023 / 11:11
The Game Awards 2023 Nominees Announced: Baldur’s Gate 3, Alan Wake 2 Lead the Pack
The Game Awards 2023 nominations are now out in the wild. Two of the biggest titles this year, Baldur's Gate 3 and the more recent Alan Wake II lead the pack with a whopping eight nods each, including Game of the Year. Despite being considered one of the best years for gaming, the show host and organiser Geoff Keighley is sticking to his rule of including only six names for the prestigious award. The remaining GOTY contenders include Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Resident Evil 4 remake, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The latter two were big hits during the first half of the year, with Zelda players showing off their mechanical creations in the lands of Hyrule, while the RE4 PC players messed around with sultry mods.
gamesindustry.biz
14.11.2023 / 10:57
Alan Wake 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 lead Game Awards 2023 nominations
The nominees for the Game Awards 2023 have been revealed, with Alan Wake 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 taking eight nominations each.
pcinvasion.com
13.11.2023 / 20:57
All GOTY nominees for Game Awards 2023
Each year, millions tune in to watch the Game Awards, an event that celebrates and showcases creative brilliance in the video game industry across multiple categories. But everyone’s got their eyes set on the main event: The Game of the Year.
venturebeat.com
13.11.2023 / 17:51
The Game Awards reveals the complete list of 2023 nominees
The Game Awards holds its tenth ceremony later this year on December 7, where it’ll honor the games voted the best of the year. It’s not going to be easy, as 2023 has been an embarrassment of riches with regards to good games. Several of the games that have already received this year’s highest acclaim made it onto the list, including Baldur’s Gate 3, Resident Evil 4, Alan Wake II and Tears of the Kingdom.
videogameschronicle.com
13.11.2023 / 17:43
Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 lead The Game Awards 2023 nominations
The nominees for The Game Awards 2023 have been announced.
venturebeat.com
10.11.2023 / 15:03
Successful nerd Felicia Day ruminates on failure with Third Eye | interview
Felicia Day is one of the most successful nerds in history with eight million followers. So naturally she is exploring the subject of failure in her latest work called Third Eye.
theverge.com
09.11.2023 / 21:23
Competitive Overwatch won’t end with the League
The day Overwatch League fans have braced for has finally come. Yesterday, OverActive Media, parent company for the Toronto Defiant, confirmed its exit from the Overwatch League. The company announced that as a part of its agreement with Activision Blizzard, it would receive a $6 million termination fee, thereby ending all its commitments to the League. This confirms that a majority of teams have met and voted to terminate their agreements with the League, with each team owner receiving a termination fee. The result is that the Overwatch League is finally ending after six seasons.