After last week’s tragic shooting at a Madden 19 tournament in Jacksonville, FL, people both in and out of the industry have been asking how they can help. Later today, EA is holding a tribute to the victims of the shooting to raise money for the official Gofundme benefiting the victims and surviving family. EA has confirmed that 100% of the collected funds go to the victims and their families.
The tribute livestream airs today at 2:00 p.m. PDT/5:00 p.m. ET. You can watch on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Mixer, and Twitch. We also have an embed right here.
The tragic shooting at Jacksonville, FL has affected the entire industry and many lives will never be the same. EA has cancelled plans for further Madden tournaments this year and multiple events have talked about trying to improve security in the wake of the shooting.
Source: Game Informer EA Holding A Tribute To Jacksonville Shooting Victims Today