Shining a positive light in the post-festive Season, the Winter Blues Bundle will support the work of the Video Games Mental Health Charity
Video games mental health charity, Safe in our World, in partnership with Fanatical, are releasing a Winter Blues Bundle, containing thirteen games and two Fall Guys DLC packs. All proceeds from the sales will go directly towards funding the charity in its work towards supporting gamers with mental health issues.
In the UK alone, 13 in 100 people experience the Winter Blues, and around 6 in 100 people suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). This year, this is compounded by the distress many will be feeling as a result of the ongoing pandemic, so looking after your and others mental health is more important than ever.
Personally, I find gaming to be a great form of escapism, and as well as the fun of playing the games, they often have communities built up around them. Whether it’s a Guild you enjoy raiding with, a team you go racing with or just a friend you like clobbering in beat ’em ups, gaming can provide support and friendship to those struggling with their mental health.
The upcoming Safe In Our World bundle contains thirteen games provided by the charity’s Level Up partners;
- Dragons: Dawn of New Riders by Outright Games
- Adventure Time: Pirates of Enchiridion by Outright Games
- Payday 2 by Starbreeze
- GRIP: Combat Racing by Caged Element / Wired Productions
- E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure by Storm in a Teacup
- Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure by Curve Games
- Red Faction: Geurrilla Re-Mars-tered by Deep Silver
- Eastside Hockey Manager by SEGA x Sports Interactive
- Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition by THQ Nordic
- Pure Pool by Ripstone
- The Persistence by Firesprite Ltd
- The Ship: Remasted by Blazing Griffin
- Portal Knights by 505 Games
- DLC Fall Guys: Collector’s Pack by Mediatonic
- DLC Fall Guys: Popstar’s by Mediatonic
(*note: Keys obtained from Fanatical are usually for Steam, and will be for PC use, not consoles)
Proceeds from the Winter Blues Bundle will go towards providing Mental Health training, supporting future initiatives from Safe In Our World, and extending the charities Level Up Mental Health Programme, which seeks to challenge all companies within the video games industry to unite and commit to positive change, ensuring safe and supportive work environments in regards to employees mental health, and eliminating the stigma surrounding those living with mental health conditions.
“We are enormously thankful to our Level Up partners for their contribution to this bundle, the support for Safe In Our World from the videogame industry has been huge.” Said Sarah Sorrell, Charity Manager of Safe In Our World. “We hope that this bundle can offer players a true escape from reality throughout the winter season where so many people struggle with their mental health. We truly believe that video games can be a force for good, a positive light in the darker days, and this selection of games helps to prove that.”
The Winter Blues Bundle (worth over £200/$250) launches exclusively on Fanatical on Friday 4th February 2022, with thirteen games and two DLCs for $8.99 with all proceeds supporting Safe In Our World.
