It’s that time of the year again. It’s the 16th Annual Desert Bus For Hope, the world’s longest-running internet-based fundraiser that combines video games and tedium to benefit charity. It has been almost thirty hours and the group has raised over $180k for the Child’s Play Charity.
That’s right, the group has raised $186,340 so far and viewers have a chance to join in on the fun by following along on their Twitch stream and having a chance to win something in a special giveaway!
The viewers direct the action and talk on chat, challenging the Desert Bus players to sing, dance, and make fools of themselves in front of thousands of viewers. Desert Bus also offers things such as Craft-A-Long, Silent Auctions, and Live Auctions.
What is Desert Bus?
Desert Bus is a mini-game from the never-released Sega CD game Penn & Teller’s Smoke and Mirrors. Challenging the player to drive a listing, unreliable, virtual bus on an endless, eight-hour-long strip of highway between Tucson, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada, it is widely regarded to be the worst video game ever made. With the game being about endurance, volunteers keep the audience entertained.
Here are some examples of the entertainment during the Desert Bus For Hope Event:
If you like to watch, participate in the fun, and help raise money for Child’s Play, head over to their website for more information. The picture featured in this article was taken by Kolin Toney.
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