X-Wing
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Sony donates $2m to support Israel and Gaza aid
Sony is donating $2m (£1.65m) to support humanitarian aid in Israel and Gaza, as hostilities in the region contin…
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Sony donates $2m to support Israel and Gaza aid
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LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I'm all for helping the innocent people on both sides. Nobody deserves suffering and whatever the company the steps up regardless of Sony, I commend them when they want to do the right thing and help the people in need wherever they may be.
Skifi28
Member
That's one way of making people care.
The Fuzz damn you!
Gold Member
Onya, Sony. It’d be nice to see other companies do the same.
Killjoy-NL
Member
Great gesture from both Sony and Devolver.
The world needs more of this.
The world needs more of this.
FoxMcChief
Gold Member
Cool
CoreyFlawless
Member
Yeah. Would be surprise but soon. Gonna hear lots of companies doing this. They always do.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
Very nice.
Drizzlehell
Banned
Great gesture from both of those companies. It'd be nice to see more of them chippin' in.
It's just unbelievable that all the Islamic State really wants anymore is to kill everyone who isn't them. They don't even bother with any causes anymore. It's the kind of shit you'd normally expect to see Warhammer 40k and not the real life but here we are, barely 2 millennia in and people are already adapting the philosophy of the fucking Space Marines.
It's just unbelievable that all the Islamic State really wants anymore is to kill everyone who isn't them. They don't even bother with any causes anymore. It's the kind of shit you'd normally expect to see Warhammer 40k and not the real life but here we are, barely 2 millennia in and people are already adapting the philosophy of the fucking Space Marines.
kiphalfton
Member
NikuNashi
Member
Would be a fast way to evacuate the remaining citizens.
NinjaBoiX
Member
If nothing else it’s a good look, PR wise.
But also, from a slightly more pessimistic point of view, they’re effectively helping to support a percentage of their consumer base.
It’s just a sensible business decision.
MidGenRefresh
*Refreshes biennially
Meanwhile Microsoft donated $68.7 billion to Activision Blizzard.
I laughed way too hard!!!
Yamisan
Member
What? While its great they did this they have no bit to play in this subject.
Iced Arcade
Member
haven't played this game
IFireflyl
Gold Member
It's called a transitive relation.
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They donated to the Red Cross and UNICEF to help people in need. They're not really playing a bit in any subject. They're just donating to ease some people's suffering who have been caught in a shitty situation. I don't see why more companies doing that isn't a good thing.
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NinjaBoiX
Member
I’m not suggesting that they had some moral obligation, just saying it’d be nice to see other corporations with deep pockets do the same.
Huge donations like this will help far more than the likes of you or me donating £20, and like I mentioned earlier it’s good PR for a company if nothing else.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
100% agree! Glad Sony did something good here.
Phase
Member
So you want to see a bunch of non-gaming related posts just because they involve companies who also make games? Cause I don't.
Microsoft employee announcement regarding the attack on Israel - The Official Microsoft Blog
Kathleen Hogan, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, shared the below communication today with Microsoft employees. I am profoundly saddened by the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel this weekend and the atrocities we continue to watch unfold. Together with the senior...
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Microsoft’s campus in Herzliya, Israel. Photo: Amit Geron Photography
Kathleen Hogan, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, shared the below communication today with Microsoft employees.
I am profoundly saddened by the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel this weekend and the atrocities we continue to watch unfold. Together with the senior leadership team (SLT), I want to express my deepest sympathy for those who have been killed, injured, lost loved ones, and all those impacted by this violence. Together we condemn this hatred and brutality. To everyone impacted, please know we are all with you in our hearts and in our actions, and we will continue to do everything we can to support you and keep you safe.
The outpouring of support from so many of you worldwide is heartfelt and needed now, and many of you are asking how you can help. Since the attacks unfolded on Saturday, we have been focused on the safety of our employees and their families in Israel and their overall wellbeing. Many teams across Microsoft — including our Crisis Management Team — have been activated and are working to assist employees. Our SLT is in direct contact with our local leaders in Israel and our employee communities, to offer support and to understand how best to help employees and their families during this unimaginable time.
We have nearly 3,000 employees in Israel directly impacted. We have Jewish employees around the world who are also experiencing grief, fear and anxiety as hatred and vitriol increase. We have Palestinian employees globally who are deeply concerned for the safety of their loved ones in the region and stand against these acts of terrorism.
We have many resources to help. Microsoft CARES provides mental and emotional wellbeing programs. In addition, we are responding quickly to support those impacted by these tragic events, assessing their needs and providing benefits such as adding virtual support groups. We will continue to listen and determine what other resources are needed.
Microsoft Philanthropies has activated a giving opportunity for eligible employees who wish to support relief efforts. Additionally, Microsoft’s Disaster Response is connecting with local organizations to support first responders with digital technology and services and will help as they receive further requests for assistance.
Microsoft employees show great care, empathy and allyship for each other. Thank you for checking in on your colleagues, listening, and showing support. Thank you to the many employees in Israel volunteering to address urgent community needs and leveraging their AI, cybersecurity, data and research expertise to help. And thank you to local leadership in Israel for coordinating efforts with the SLT and being there for our employees.
Across the company, let us stand together in our shared humanity.
Kathleen
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
analog_future
Resident Crybaby
Good stuff by Sony.
You're really going to try to console war-ify humanitarian aid?
Pathetic.
Meanwhile Microsoft donated $68.7 billion to Activision Blizzard.
You're really going to try to console war-ify humanitarian aid?
Pathetic.
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Kilau
Member
Doesn’t seem like they picked a side.
demented waffle
Member
Never underestimate the will of neckbeards.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Very nice of Sony.
Zadom
Member
I’m sure it was just a joke to play on console warring. I admit I laughed.
Haloahu GameBar
delfrickintree
Banned
Hamas basically fortnited their way over the border so naturally sony wants to get in this action
Sushi_Combo
Member
Can you identify which side they are on here?
IFireflyl
Gold Member
I didn't say that.
pasterpl
Member
It is called tax cuts and PR.
ChorizoPicozo
Member
In the money not real?
Daneel Elijah
Gold Member
I kid. But honestly saying that someone can donate more is often not a good idea. Companies even more so, as this is not their job. The best part of Sony effort is matching their employees participation IMHO, even if I can see some people being unhappy about this.
Gamerguy84
Member
That is being so very kind of them.
Jigsaah
Gold Member
Bro I just spit my water out. That kid looks exactly like my little brother when he was 2 or 3 years old. Uncanny.
It's great to see Sony and Microsoft doing the right thing here. Help the civilians.
Beer Baelly
Al Pachinko, Konami President
Good guy Sony. Meanwhile they are starting a war with the Latin community lol.
pasterpl
Member
money is real Okay. But $2m is nothing, we also need to remember how many charities recieving this money operate. Actual help getting to people in need is small % of this amount. And that amount from company like Sony is just laughable.