Earlier this year, my good friend, zxretrosoft, welcomed the newest member of his family, Benedict.  Unfortunately, Ben's first Christmas was spent rummaging through the remnants of fire that severely damaged  their roof on Christmas Eve, patching up where they could while considering the hardships the next few months will bring:

The roof managed to burn down about 1/3. But the beams burned down, so the whole thing will have to be reconstructed. The chimney, the roof, the boiler. It's about -5 C outside now and it will be for a long time (about 3 months). So it's problematic to live in it.

Luckily, his family remains healthy and hopeful, and I would like to help ease their burden by assembling a Fundraising Bundle of Games (both Digital & Physical), Tools, Assets, 'Zines and other Creative offerings including his own, and ask that you join alongside them with yours. 

Of course, Paid projects are preferred but Free & Pay What You Want projects will also be considered so, please submit multiple projects where you can. Please do NOT submit prototypes, demos or "weekend Jam" games.

The prospective Co-op Bundle will be offered as Pay What You Can with No NSFW or otherwise Inappropriate content and a suggested price of $5-$10 depending on the number of appropriate Submissions included where zxretrosoft and his family would receive 100% of any proceeds generated throughout the expected February 1st through 28th, 2026 run.

Finally, my personal Thank You for your participation. zxretrosoft is a kind, supportive, creative individual that I've known for some years; I see this Fundraiser as an opportunity to bring in the New Year by doing something meaningful for someone who genuinely deserves it for all involved, and hope that you do, as well.

~VN