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The wildfires that raged throughout components of California are actually absolutely contained, however brought on billions of {dollars} in damages and left behind devastation that may take years to recuperate from. To help within the effort, Itch.io is providing a brand new California Hearth Reduction Bundle containing a whole bunch of video games, plus digital comics, books, and different content material, for a minimal buy worth of simply $10.
Itch.io is an indie-focused storefront and a whole lot of these video games are, effectively, somewhat on the obscure facet. However there are some well-known titles in right here too: A handful that bounce out at me embody Tunic, an action-exploration recreation a few fox on an journey; Skatebird, about birds on boards who’re attempting their greatest; Octodad: Dadliest Catch, the story of a dad who’s secretly an octopus; Catlateral Harm: Remeowstered, a recreation about being a foul kitty; and Depth of Extinction, which is sort of like XCOM however with fewer pixels and extra submarines.
Principally, although, the bundle is a chance to get a mountain of video games at a very low-cost worth, which you’ll be able to then poke by at your leisure once you’re within the temper for one thing new and completely different. And, in fact, to assist out individuals in California whose lives have been upended by the fires. An NBC report says not less than 29 individuals have been confirmed killed, and extra are lacking; greater than 18,000 constructions have been broken or destroyed, and tens of 1000’s of individuals have been pressured to evacuate.
The California Hearth Reduction Bundle might be had for $10, however you are welcome to kick in additional if you happen to like. The typical donation at present stands at $13.44, with a prime contribution of $250; the bundle has up to now raised round $8,200 on a $100,000 aim, all of which (minus processing charges) will go to CORE (Neighborhood Organized Reduction Effort), an LA-based group based in 2010 providing “direct financial help to survivors of the fires, and helps tasks for fireplace resilience in affected areas (and potential catastrophe zones).” The bundle is obtainable for buy till March 13.
