'Desert Bus for Hope' Raises Money via Boring Game Marathons
Michael Hines — November 27, 2010 — Tech
References: desertbus.org & asylum
If you think that all gamers are slackers and stoners, then you clearly haven't heard of 'Desert Bus for Hope.' The yearly telethon/gameathon raises money for the video game industry charity Child's Play.
The comedy troupe Loading Ready Run plays Desert Bus as long as the donations keep coming in. Playing a game for days on end may not sound too bad until you realize what Desert Bus is. The object of the game is to drive a bus to a destination... for eight hours. Check out the pain that is Desert Bus for Hope above and be sure to read below to find out more about this awesome charity.
The comedy troupe Loading Ready Run plays Desert Bus as long as the donations keep coming in. Playing a game for days on end may not sound too bad until you realize what Desert Bus is. The object of the game is to drive a bus to a destination... for eight hours. Check out the pain that is Desert Bus for Hope above and be sure to read below to find out more about this awesome charity.
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