Both Hi-Rez Studios (Global Agenda) and the Entertainment Software Association (their job is to keep the industry in check) have both been heavily involved in charity work lately. Hi-Rez will preview its MMO Global Agenda soon at an all-day event which will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society whose main goal it is to cure blood cancer, while ESA will be donating $1 million among nine separate charities, which make up quite a diverse list. More details through the respective sources.

The ESA Foundation, the charitable division of the Entertainment Software Association, will be dividing $1 million in grants to nine organizations. The money will be used to "develop unique and innovative programs that will improve the health, education, and safety of America's youth."

The organizations getting a check are quite diverse (details listed after the break), dealing with varied topics such as the environment, gun violence, cancer and economics. The ESA Foundation recently popped up on our radar for its "Nite to Unite for Kids" event, occurring next month, and the $2.6 million it raised for charity with the sale of a game bundle.

chautemoc via joystiq.com »