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[http://extralives.org/ ExtraLives] was started in 2009 by a group of high school students who had the idea of using video games to raise money for charity. Almost 4 years later, the now college students are still at it, and are kicking off the new year with their third Pokémon marathon. | [http://extralives.org/ ExtraLives] was started in 2009 by a group of high school students who had the idea of using video games to raise money for charity. Almost 4 years later, the now college students are still at it, and are kicking off the new year with their third Pokémon marathon. | ||
Starting December 29th, they will be playing three-way races of {{ | Starting December 29th, they will be playing three-way races of {{bp|Generation I|Gen I}}, {{bp|Generation II|Gen II}}, and {{bp|Generation III|Gen III}} Pokémon games. Each race will include a poorly-translated bootleg version, along side the two official versions. After that, they will play a two-way race between {{game|Black and White|s}}. Other Pokémon games will also be played between each race, and after the races are finished if donation goals are met. They plan to continue playing through January 2nd. | ||
The entire marathon will be streamed online on both USTREAM and Twitch.TV. Video game fans worldwide are welcome to donate. All donations will go directly to Free the Children, a non-profit organization which helps children in developing countries. | The entire marathon will be streamed online on both USTREAM and Twitch.TV. Video game fans worldwide are welcome to donate. All donations will go directly to Free the Children, a non-profit organization which helps children in developing countries. |
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