{"id":9332,"date":"2025-01-22T17:42:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T17:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.specialeffect.org.uk\/?p=9332"},"modified":"2025-01-23T09:23:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T09:23:22","slug":"sign-up-for-gameblast25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.specialeffect.org.uk\/news\/sign-up-for-gameblast25","title":{"rendered":"Sign up for GameBlast25!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Sign<\/p>\n

Calling all gamers, creators, and videomakers, #GameBlast25 is nearly here!<\/strong><\/p>\n

GameBlast<\/a>, is the event specifically for gamers, to help gamers, via the gamer\u2019s charity, and that makes it the best excuse to game EVER!! All the SpecialEffect team would love to say a massive thank you for your GameBlast support over the years – it’s only because of your help that we can work to change the lives of physically disabled gamers all around the world.<\/p>\n

When is GameBlast25?<\/h3>\n

This year’s event dates are February 21-23, though we completely understand that everyone has different availability and responsibilities, so feel free to get involved throughout the month of February, whenever is best for you.<\/p>\n

How do I sign up?<\/h3>\n

You can sign up on Tiltify and JustGiving, and anyone is welcome to take part!<\/p>\n

Sign up on Tiltify<\/a>
\nSign up on JustGiving<\/a><\/p>\n

There’s also three completely optional teams set up via Tiltify which you can join using the link below. These are completely collaborative teams and are designed to help creators find and support each other\u2019s charitable efforts! Once you’ve joined the team, you can make a fundraising page under the following campaigns.<\/p>\n

Team Invite<\/a>
\nDisabled Creators for Disabled Gamers<\/a>
\nVTubers & PNGTubers for GameBlast25<\/a>
\nGame Devs & VAs<\/a><\/p>\n

Are there any resources?<\/h3>\n

Take your pick from an ever-growing choice of stream overlays, case study videos, written case studies, GIFs, break videos and much more! All available to download via our Discord<\/a> and website<\/a>. This year’s gorgeous #GameBlast25 key art was made by frequent GameBlaster and talented artist, Faz_D. Thank you, Faz_D!<\/a><\/p>\n

Can you help me promote my stream?<\/h3>\n

As in previous years, we’ll be running an official schedule for #GameBlast25 streams via our Discord. Join our Discord<\/a> and head to the ‘GameBlast Schedule Requests’ thread to let us know when you plan to be live! On Twitch, be sure to add the ‘GameBlast’ and ‘Charity’ tags to your stream so we can easily find you! And when you share that you’re taking part on social channels, please do tag us. We’d love to see your posts.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/linktr.ee\/specialeffectteam<\/a><\/p>\n

Last but not least, we’ve a couple of exciting announcements for you!<\/p>\n

Win a unique Chocobo Steam Deck!<\/h3>\n

\"Hands<\/a>
\nWe’re giving away this in-KWEH-dible Chocobo Steam Deck, specially crafted by Square Enix<\/a>, celebrating the launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PC! In support of SpecialEffect and GameBlast, a Gleam competition has just gone live, and you could be in with a chance of winning when you check out #GameBlast25.<\/p>\n

Enter here:<\/strong> https:\/\/gleam.io\/TVMsl\/specialeffect-x-square-enix-chocobo-steam-deck-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

And if you’re seeing this email on the day it’s been sent, we’re going live on Twitch today to celebrate this GameBlast milestone with a virtual tour of the SpecialEffect offices. Tune in<\/a> and say hello via the Gleam link above and you’ll receive another entry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Calling all gamers, creators, and videomakers, #GameBlast25 is nearly here! GameBlast, is the event specifically for gamers, to help gamers, via the gamer\u2019s charity, and that makes it the best excuse to game EVER!! 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