Though the game has only been out for two weeks,Fall Guyshas become immensely popular among gamers. The fun mini games and cute skins have really hit it off with players, and the developer Mediatonic has already been putting in crossover skins based on games likeTeam Fortress 2. Other big brands both inside and out of the gaming community are clambering to get their companies represented in the game through a recently announced charity contest, and the results so far have been interesting.
Recently, theFall GuysTwitter told companies that they could have their skins included in the game if they have the highest donation pledge toSpecial Effect, a non-profit organization that supports gamers with physical disabilities. With the growing fanbase thatFall Guysis showing off, the game is a great place for brands to advertise, and the proceeds go to a good cause.
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Many companies and individuals have risen to the charity challenge that Mediatonic has laid before them. At first, a few different gaming brands likeRivals of Aetherpledged $10,000 to get their designs into the game, but they were quickly overcome by higher bidders.Warframedoubled that amount to try to introduce Lotus intoFall Guys, but even that was easily surpassed. Sideman jumped in with $40,000, while a bidet company slid ahead for a brief moment by a single cent. Bisect Hosting moved to the head of the pack with a pledge of $50,000, but these pledges were only the beginning.
Mr Beast, a YouTuber, jumped into the ring with a whopping $100,000, breaking into the six-figure sums, but even this amount was left in the dust. Bisect Hosting returned with a higher pledge of $120,000, butG2 Esportsovertook them with a $130,003 pledge. It took a few hours, but that number was also passed when Beast Coast pledged $133,769. G2 Esports stepped up again with $135,003. However, Ninja decided to join in the fun and pledged $200,000, jumping far ahead of the competition.
Even with Ninja taking it to the next level, G2 Esports one-upped him to take the lead again with $203,003. Aim Lab set a bid at the very specific amount of $210,069. Mr Beast decided to take them all on by pledging $300,000, saying that while it is a lot of money, it’s going to a good cause. Pisques, an actor and social media influencer, took this message to heart and came out of nowhere to lead the pack with a bid of $325,000. At the time this is being written, he is currently still in the lead.
Fall Guys' Twitter account is a well of funny and encouraging posts, catering to fans of the game in a new entertaining way, and it will be exciting to see if other big names likeDr Disrespectjump into the charity fray. The social media platform is even giving players an opportunity to get rid ofFall Guys' Yellow Team by retweeting one of its posts.
Fall Guysis available now on PC and PS4.
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