I always love it when game developers and publishers give back to the community. Sometimes it’s a relatively small gesture, but even then the spreading of goodwill is hard to overlook.
On Friday, World of Tanks developer and publisher Wargaming issued a press release announcing their presence at the 2014 Tankfest. Held annually by The Tank Museum in Bovington, England, Tankfest allows the public to get up close and personal with the armored vehicles that have fought in wars throughout history, including some of the current in-service models. They also have live demonstrations, and various other events described here.
World of Tanks is an massively-multiplayer online armored vehicle combat simulator that has grown a large and dedicated fan base. In order to show appreciation for the history between the museum and developer, the company will be assisting in raising money for restorations at the museum, as well as showcasing some of their new in-game content. Specifically, their carting in their MGT-20 event truck to give attendees a hands-on experience with their game. They are also having raffles, a Q&A session, and player giveaways during the event. For the full press release, check out here.
They aren’t taking all the credit though as Victor Kislyi, CEO for Wargaming, stated:
“This year we’ve offered our players a chance to contribute to the restoration of the museum’s collections, and have been overwhelmingly impressed with their enthusiasm. Seeing our community so eager to participate in such projects allows us to plan for future efforts in supporting events like these.”
I’d just like to give a hand to Wargaming for stepping up and giving back. It may be a little niche, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be proud of it.
The Lone Gamer...er 