The Entertainment Software Charity (ESC)

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i found out by accident today that there is an actual official charity of the computer and videogames industry, their mission is to "To help disadvantaged young people realise their potential by providing training, education and support of youth charities" ... very cool i thought

i had read a news report and i quote..

"they will be producing four ESC Gamers wristbands that it will encourage the UK's gamers to buy to raise funds for young people's charities.

The wristbands will be available in four colours signifying the main gaming consoles: blue represents the PS2, green the Xbox, purple the Gamecube, and red the PC".... even cooler i thought

then i went to their website to see if i could buy a red wrist band and to read more about them and what they actually do and maybe buy a red gamin wristband directly from them

nothing on their news release link.. so i clicked on 'how you can help' link

which sent me to ebay where they sell donated stuff

have a look yourselves at the feedback and what they actually have to sell

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come on "The Official Entertainment Software Charity" its a brilliant idea but this does not come across like you are taking this seriously or doing it professionally

[imported_mrcol]

looks very cowboy, even for a charity... i didnt notice a registered charity No. anywhere either which is actually rather disturbing.

feckin wristband... only one worth having is the lance armstrong one as that one really does spread a msg and it aint all about making cash, not that it ever stopped the ebay scroungers when they were in short supply in the UK (going for £40 each at one stage), they cost 50p retail btw.