Humble Bundle exposes gamer to indie games and charity
Once in a while, we all get tired of mainstream games. Whether it is the repetitive multiplayer or just plain boredom, popular hits can only keep players hooked for so long, and frankly, no one wants to pay another $60 for a brand new game. This is where The Humble Bundle comes into play.
The Humble Bundle is a collection of various independent games, which can be purchased as a whole package, and the best part is that players can set their own price. That’s right folks, any price. From $1-$100 (or even more, if someone feels generous), players can purchase the five independent games for the current Humble Bundle, all of which are playable on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms.
Players can also choose how much of their purchase price goes to each of the following: The Humble Bundle group, Frozenbyte (a developer group which created one of the games on the package), the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Child’s Play Charity.
The EFF is a group of people who protect digital rights and enlists the aid of lawyers, activists and other professionals in fighting for the public in the digital age. As for Child’s Play, the group specializes in helping children in hospitals by creating and fulfilling wish lists of toys and games. Both groups are a great staple to the gaming community and continuous support to both is a must.
There are not a lot of deals like this for the gaming community. In fact, it might be the only one that actually takes this kind of approach to games. Not only does it introduce gamers to independent titles, but the proceeds also help charity and independent developers. From the avid gamer to the casual player, fans of video games should take time to check out the Humble Bundle. After all, it might the best deal ever for video games.
