Publishers step up to support the Japanese

On Friday, March 11, Japan was hit by the largest earthquake in the country’s history. In light of the recent tragedy, many Japanese game publishers have announced plans to support relief efforts for victims of the natural disaster.

Nintendo announced their plans to donate 300 million yen (about $3.6 million) to various aid groups. Sony has promised to donate the same amount, as well as 30 thousand radios for victims of the disaster. Sega is donating 200 million yen ($2.4 million). Namco announced donations totaling 100 million ($1.2 million) and that they were also accepting donations from its staff. Tecmo Koei has pledged 10 million yen ($122,000) and is also accepting donations from fans.

That's some impressive stuff and even more so when you consider that all these companies shares have had a significant dip today along with bith Nintendo and Sony having to halt production of all devices while power is rationed across the country...

Great gestures indeed