SpecialEffect’s annual “One Big Game” football tournament has successfully wrapped up, amassing over £63,000 to aid gamers with physical disabilities. This UK-based event draws together game developers from around the country, united in their support for the SpecialEffect charity, which enhances gaming accessibility through customised technology.
Intense Competition for a Worthy Cause
This year, the tournament featured 24 teams engaging in a continuous 24-hour football marathon. The highlight matches included Activision narrowly losing to EA with a scoreline of 2-3, and Jagex claiming victory over the Xbox team, “Score more with Xbox,” in a tight 2-1 contest. Additionally, Maverick + Friends offered thrilling matches against teams like Playground and Rare.
Continuing Support for Gaming Accessibility
The money raised will support SpecialEffect’s mission of providing accessible gaming experiences through bespoke hardware like unique controllers and eye-tracking tools. The event’s matches were live-streamed and are now accessible on SpecialEffect’s Twitch channel.
SpecialEffect has a long-standing tradition of organising such events, and with the conclusion of this year’s tournament, organisers hinted at more events on the horizon, continuing their impactful work for the gaming community.
Reporting based on coverage first published by eurogamer.net.