We’re really lucky this year, to have Refraction as a sponsor. They’re a unique coworking space in Reston, Virginia – and they’ve opened their doors to us for UPickVG IV, and allowed us to broadcast straight from their event space! When you tune in to see UPickVG IV, you’re seeing the awesome space provided to… Read More »
This week, our own Stephonee went on the Culture Clash podcast to talk about video games, streaming, and of course, video game charity marathons like UPickVG and Desert Bus for Hope! Give it a listen: Culture Clash Episode 7 ft. Stephonee of UPickVG Highlights: 1:23 – Stephonee introduces herself and gives the “elevator pitch” for… Read More »
The first thing you notice about the Namayingo District of Uganda is its beauty. Lush with green, tall grass, fields of maize and vibrant rolling hills. It’s how you’d imagine Hawaii in the 1950’s— a less-modern kind of paradise. And it feels like a wonderful place to grow up. … The Namayingo District is tucked… Read More »
For UPickVG IV, you’ve got a new option on the list of Available Games that you can donate to see us play: the Mystery Game. The great and mysterious Mystery Game! It could be anything! Well, any game, anyway. The Mystery Game is not a boat. It’s definitely a game. But it could be any… Read More »
If you took a look at our streaming setup “before,” just a few short months ago, you might have noticed that things here at U-Pick were literally held together with tape and sheer love. But we’ve spent the last few months pouring even more love (but a lot less tape) into our setup, and we’re… Read More »
During the U-Pick Video Game Marathon for Charity, two things determine the games we play for your amusement: your donations, and the Wheel of Destiny. As donations come in, we log them according to the game that was requested in each donation. Every dollar is logged as 1 Point for that game (and yes, cents… Read More »
Your requests have been heard, the votes are in, and now the UPickVG IV list of available games is finally here! Below you will find all the possible games that we may play in the 48-hour-long video game marathon that starts on June 12th. But remember, we’ll only play a game if you donate for… Read More »
UPickVG IV, the 4th U-Pick Video Game Marathon for Charity, is coming June 12th! And we want to know – just what games are you going to subject us to this time? Your vote below will help determine which games are available to donate for in our 48-hour long marathon. You have until the end… Read More »
It’s coming, it’s coming, IT’S COMING! The 4th U-Pick Video Game Marathon for Charity (“UPickVG IV” for short) will be broadcast live on the interwebs June 12th-14th, 2015. During the 48-hour-long continuous livestream, we’ll play the video games you pick to raise money for charity: water, to bring clean water access to people who need… Read More »