2nd Annual Nuzlocke Challenge for Child’s Play
Kansas City, MO and Edmonton, AB — August 5th, 2011 — 10Crow Media, in partnership with Nuzlocke.com, return to the world of Pokemon this weekend as they raise money during the 2nd Annual Nuzlocke Challenge for Child’s Play.
From Friday, August 5th, through to Sunday, August 7th, players will use the bold and audacious rules of Nuzlocke-ing. Gamers catch only a limited number of Pokemon, releasing those that faint, or lose all their health points.
“Nuzlocke runs have taken on a life of their own,” noted 10Crow Media co-founder and webmaster Aaron Hudspeth, “they’re ridiculously popular affairs that spawn comics, fan fics, and, hopefully, charity.”
More than a dozen players will converge on nuzlockechallenge.com to stream their runs through the various Pokemon generations, as well as fan hacks of these games. 10Crow’s Editorial Director, Kyle MacKinnon, says the relationship fostered between Pokemon in Nuzlocke Runs parallels what many children go through.
“Going to the hospital is an unpleasant affair, but also a sad reality. Children that have to visit centres such as the Alberta Children’s Hospital or Children’s Mercy Hospital face all kinds of uncertainty. In some cases, tragedy strikes. But with our support, these children can overcome adversity and hopefully leave smiling. It sounds a lot like a Nuzlocke run to me.”
Viewers will be able to engage with players directly through chat, tweets, and more. Some players are even willing to name their limited supply of Pokemon after viewers in an attempt to raise funds. Give-aways, original content, and more will fill the site throughout the weekend to encourage viewers to part with their hard earned dollars as often as they encounter a Zubat.
Check out the event at http://www.nuzlockechallenge.com
(Press release provided by Silverhawk79 and Kyle MacKinnon)
