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City of Heroes: NCSoft Donates $6.3 Million to Japan Relief

SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129

In another example of the outpouring of generosity from the gaming community, NCSoft has announced that it has donated 500 million Japanese yen to charitable organizations assisting those in need after last week's disastrous earthquake and tsunami. This translates to approximately $6.3 million USD.

NCsoft sends its most heart-felt condolences to the victims and people of Japan. As such, 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.

NCsoft senior executive Sung Joon Park stated, "In order to support those who have suffered from the earthquake and to help restoration, we decided to donate 500 million Yen, which corresponds to one month of sales." He also added that, "We'll maintain the service with the minimal electricity and personnel. Maintaining daily life is also important; therefore, we plan to uphold the service." NCsoft's Vice-President, Corporate Communications Jaesung Lee added from headquarters in Seoul, South Korea that, "We sincerely hope Japan can overcome the current difficulties as soon as possible."

Additionally, many organizations and funds have mobilized to provide relief to those affected by the disaster. If you are interested in contributing, below are some links to charitable organizations in alphabetical order working in earnest to help the victims in Japan.

Read more here.

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Comments

  • SKdragonSKdragon Member Posts: 101

    Wow.. and i thought Globals Agenda move was nice.

    Great going NCsoft :)

  • PieRadPieRad Member Posts: 1,108

    Way better than Global Agenda! :D

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  • lagerchobglagerchobg Member UncommonPosts: 203

    Amazing!!!

  • LorgarnLorgarn Member UncommonPosts: 417

    That's a nice way of spending money. Well done NCSoft. :)

  • EliandalEliandal Member Posts: 796

    Very good on NC, and also SE and Global Agenda - actually a large number of games/companies are doing similar things...it's nice to see even if it is just a drop in the huge bucket that's going to be needed

  • OtomoxOtomox Member UncommonPosts: 303

    Well done ncsoft thats more than any of out so called celebrities spended.

  • OkhamsRazorOkhamsRazor Member Posts: 1,047

    Good for them . Do I forsee a sparkly goat mount coming from Blizzard now lol . Hopefully if I do Blizzard will donate 100 percent to japan and nothing less .

  • BoostedBobBoostedBob Member Posts: 21

    Very good to hear Nc.

  • MikehaMikeha Member EpicPosts: 9,196

    Very nice

  • aiskerriganaiskerrigan Member Posts: 17

    Impressive. It makes me wonder if American companies(not just referring to game-developers) would do the same if a disaster on this scale happened in the US. I have a feeling they would not.

  • Jimmy562Jimmy562 Member UncommonPosts: 1,158

    Originally posted by aiskerrigan



    Impressive. It makes me wonder if American companies(not just referring to game-developers) would do the same if a disaster on this scale happened in the US. I have a feeling they would not.


     

    They would most likely but thats the problem, why should they only donate if it happens in their country?

    Nice to see so well done to NCsoft.

  • mmogawdmmogawd Member Posts: 732

    Originally posted by aiskerrigan

    Impressive. It makes me wonder if American companies(not just referring to game-developers) would do the same if a disaster on this scale happened in the US. I have a feeling they would not.

    Microsoft's Xbox division donated 2 million already.

  • bartoni33bartoni33 Member RarePosts: 2,044

    Originally posted by Jimmy562



    Originally posted by aiskerrigan



    Impressive. It makes me wonder if American companies(not just referring to game-developers) would do the same if a disaster on this scale happened in the US. I have a feeling they would not.


     

    They would most likely but thats the problem, why should they only donate if it happens in their country?

    Nice to see so well done to NCsoft.


     

    Well they prolly would because charity gifts are tax-deductable.

    And of course because they care too!

    Bartoni's Law definition: As an Internet discussion grows volatile, the probability of a comparison involving Donald Trump approaches 1.


  • LydonLydon Member UncommonPosts: 2,938

    Excellent. Kudos to NCsoft.

     

    Now if only Blizzard would come to the party!

  • VyethVyeth Member UncommonPosts: 1,461

    Video games... Saving the world... One nation at a time..

  • ErstokErstok Member Posts: 523

    Wow, something happens in the world and big famous people who live in mansions and have more money then most people will see or even have in a lifetime donate and speak out.

    We should all feel so lucky that companies can fit publicity into their busy schedules.

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    When did you start playing "old school" MMO's. World Of Warcraft?

  • JinxysJinxys Member UncommonPosts: 488

    Very nice NC Soft :)

  • MsGamerladyMsGamerlady Member UncommonPosts: 192

    *bows deeply* Thank you NC Soft <3

    Many heartfelt well wishes for those effected by this tragedy.


  • KuinnKuinn Member UncommonPosts: 2,072

    Off to buy some NCsoft products now.

  • TimacekTimacek Member UncommonPosts: 183

    very nice !!

  • riko717riko717 Member Posts: 2

    If this hinders any of blade and souls developement I'm going to be mad 

  • JamkullJamkull Member UncommonPosts: 214

    Originally posted by riko717

    If this hinders any of blade and souls developement I'm going to be mad 

    nice disregard of human life... you have to be joking or really have no life.

  • shivnashivna Member UncommonPosts: 6

    Yeah for NcSoft and all the other gaming companies that donated money :D Now for the even bigger players to pitch

  • CrimsonFalkonCrimsonFalkon Member UncommonPosts: 46

    WTG NC!

    Glad to see gaming companies doing this.

     

    Edit: Got to thinking though, why didn't the media cover this like they did when Sandra Bullock donated? (if they did and I didn't see it correct me if I am wrong please)

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