{"id":2319988,"date":"2026-03-09T17:15:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2319988"},"modified":"2026-03-09T17:15:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:15:22","slug":"ign-entertainment-is-exclusive-media-sponsor-for-nite-to-unite-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/ign-entertainment-is-exclusive-media-sponsor-for-nite-to-unite-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IGN Entertainment is exclusive media sponsor for Nite to Unite 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>IGN Entertainment is the exclusive media partner for this year&#8217;s Nite to Unite fundraiser. The event supports the ESA Foundation&#8217;s work to advance diverse and underrepresented voices in the games industry.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place tomorrow (March 10), Nite to Unite 2026 will support programs including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scholarships for underrepresented college groups seeking to enter game development<\/li>\n<li>Celebrating and elevating social impact through storytelling<\/li>\n<li>Supporting workforce development, accessibility, and wellness through partnerships and charitable investments<\/li>\n<li>Supporting industry inclusion through convening, networking, and resource provision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The event also honours nonprofits, individuals, and companies who drive social impact through video games and show the industry&#8217;s power beyond entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;IGN Entertainment has always uplifted the creativity of the gaming community, and we&#8217;re excited to continue working together to champion the next generation of diverse talent,&#8221; said ESA Foundation executive director Sue Madden.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Their support as a three-time sponsor underscores the power of collaboration between industry leaders and the ESA Foundation in ensuring that students can pursue their dreams in the video games industry.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Ziff Davis Gaming &amp; Entertainment president Yael Prough added: &#8220;IGN Entertainment is thrilled to once again partner with the ESA Foundation for Nite to Unite. This event is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when the entire gaming community comes together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our partnership extends across our family of brands, including Humble Bundle, which, through its gaming ecommerce platform, has raised more than $272 million for over 34,000 charities worldwide.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Prough continued: &#8220;The ESA Foundation&#8217;s impact on future generations of game makers is vital, and we&#8217;re honoured to continue standing alongside them in that mission.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Nite to Unite 2026 takes place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco and includes a silent auction. You can<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/my.onecause.com\/event\/organizations\/sf-001C000000p9i6nIAA\/events\/vevt:23215329-5991-424e-b07e-42c64aa37a39\/home\/story\"> buy tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>GamesIndustry.biz is owned by IGN Entertainment, a subsidiary of Ziff Davis.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.gamesindustry.biz \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IGN Entertainment is the exclusive media partner for this year&#8217;s Nite to Unite fundraiser. The event supports the ESA Foundation&#8217;s work to advance diverse and underrepresented voices in the games industry. 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