Thank You: 'Games For Carers' Offers Free Games For NHS Workers
KEY POINTS
- UK's video games industry has united to give NHS workers access to over 85,000 games for free
- "Games for Carers" is an initiative spreaheaded by industry journalist Chris Scullion to thank the frontliners
- It is supported by game influencer Keymailer, and Ukie, UK's premiere games and interactive entertainment trading body
As their own little way of saying thank you to NHS healthcare workers who continue to wage on the battle against COVID-19, the United Kingdom video games industry has decided to let frontliners access a treasure cove of games for free.
“Games for Carers” is the brainchild of computer and video games journalist Chris Scullion and has since been supported by game influencer Keymailer, and Ukie, UK's premiere games and interactive entertainment trading body.
The initiative is fairly simple, but will definitely a long way, especially for healthcare workers who want to relax after the hustle and bustle of being in the center of the pandemic. Their families can take advantage of it, too, considering that “Games for Carers” goes hand in hand with the government's “Stay Home, Save Lives” campaign.

“Our amazing NHS staff are working hard on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus, and it is brilliant to see the UK's video games industry uniting to say thank you through this campaign,” said Creative Industries Minister Caroline Dinenage in a press release.
She added that together with video game companies, the industry is making an impact to flatten the curve and prevent the spread of COVID-19, and that she is “delighted” for the “innovative way” of supporting the NHS.
On the other hand, Ukie Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jo Twist extended UK's gaming industry's part in promoting “vital public health messages” and that their community is once again united to thank the frontliners.
Last month I was talking about trying to get more free games sorted for NHS workers.
— Chris Scullion (@scully1888) April 29, 2020
I'm so happy to show you the result: #GamesforCarers, a collaboration with @uk_ie & @Keymailer that launches today at 9am with over 85,000 free games from 63 publishershttps://t.co/ifrnpUzwo5
“Games companies of all sizes and players everywhere recognize their exceptional dedication and hope this initiative goes some way to help them to understand how respected and valued they are,” she said.'
NHS workers will be able to claim a free game or game subscription starting April 29 and choose from among the 85,000 plus gaming titles across different genres, ratings and platforms. All they have to do is visit the Games for Cares website and enter their NHS email.
Games for Carers is backed by some of the industry's leading names in gaming development and publishing such as Activision, Electronic Arts, Konami, SEGA and Xbox Game Studios, among others. Independent studios also rendered their support to the cause.
Our #GamesForCarers site has gone live!
— George Osborn (@GeorgeOsborn) April 29, 2020
We've worked with the UK games industry to gather together over 85,000 games to giveaway to NHS workers.
If you've got an NHS email address, you can access the site here now: https://t.co/B1wdjOrvoC#PlayApartTogether pic.twitter.com/txiD39uTT8
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