<p>Video game maker Epic Games said Monday that $144 million made from its popular "Fortnite" battle game will go to help the people of war-ravaged Ukraine.</p>.<p>Epic committed the "Fortnite" proceeds from the past two weeks to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and said that the Xbox gaming unit of Microsoft is doing the same.</p>.<p>"Really incredible to see how the gaming community can have impact beyond the playing of games," Xbox head Phil Spencer responded to Epic's announcement about the donation on Twitter.</p>.<p>Battle royale game "Fortnite" boasts more than 350 million players worldwide, releasing a new season late in March.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/putin-should-face-war-crimes-trial-for-bucha-genocide-says-biden-1097644.html" target="_blank">Putin should face war crimes trial for Bucha 'genocide', says Biden</a></strong></p>.<p>The game is free to download and play, with the company making money from optional transactions such as digital costumes for characters, dance moves for avatars and tournaments.</p>.<p>Spencer thanked Epic for organizing the fundraising effort.</p>.<p>The money raised is being routed to aid groups including UNICEF, the United Nations Refugee Agency and the World Food Program, according to Epic.</p>.<p>The World Food Program has reached a million people in Ukraine with food and cash assistance, the organization tweeted Monday.</p>.<p>Thousands of people have been killed and more than 4.2 million Ukrainian refugees have fled the country since the Russian invasion in February, the UN says.</p>.<p>Video game makers and companies in other markets have raised money to help humanitarian efforts in Eastern Europe.</p>.<p>For example, "League of Legends" maker Riot Games announced recently that it had raised $5.4 million for the cause.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Video game maker Epic Games said Monday that $144 million made from its popular "Fortnite" battle game will go to help the people of war-ravaged Ukraine.</p>.<p>Epic committed the "Fortnite" proceeds from the past two weeks to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and said that the Xbox gaming unit of Microsoft is doing the same.</p>.<p>"Really incredible to see how the gaming community can have impact beyond the playing of games," Xbox head Phil Spencer responded to Epic's announcement about the donation on Twitter.</p>.<p>Battle royale game "Fortnite" boasts more than 350 million players worldwide, releasing a new season late in March.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/putin-should-face-war-crimes-trial-for-bucha-genocide-says-biden-1097644.html" target="_blank">Putin should face war crimes trial for Bucha 'genocide', says Biden</a></strong></p>.<p>The game is free to download and play, with the company making money from optional transactions such as digital costumes for characters, dance moves for avatars and tournaments.</p>.<p>Spencer thanked Epic for organizing the fundraising effort.</p>.<p>The money raised is being routed to aid groups including UNICEF, the United Nations Refugee Agency and the World Food Program, according to Epic.</p>.<p>The World Food Program has reached a million people in Ukraine with food and cash assistance, the organization tweeted Monday.</p>.<p>Thousands of people have been killed and more than 4.2 million Ukrainian refugees have fled the country since the Russian invasion in February, the UN says.</p>.<p>Video game makers and companies in other markets have raised money to help humanitarian efforts in Eastern Europe.</p>.<p>For example, "League of Legends" maker Riot Games announced recently that it had raised $5.4 million for the cause.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>