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[NMFried]

FX Game Exchange in Plano, TX is hosting an event right now called the 1UpForAlex Gameathon where participants will be playing and streaming games for the next twelve hours to benefit the family of teenage Alex McGuinness, who was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma last year.

The good news is that Alex is in remission, but we're raising money to alleviate some of the medical expenses placed on his family.

My friend Spencer will be streaming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the next twelve hours in attempt to beat the game and raise as much money as possible.

His twitch.tv stream: http://www.twitch.tv/seabeastmoose

If you'd like to donate you can do so at 1upforAlex.com.

If you get a chance to make it to the store if you're in the area, we're playing Zelda, Pokemon, and some older NES and SNES titles. We've even got two id Software employees participating.

Hey, we've even been covered by Joystiq! http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/07/texas-game-shop-to-aid-cancer-patient-with-novel-charity-maratho/

Sorry for the plug, but I figure GAF is the best place to go with something for a good cause. Even if you can't donate, check out the stream for a little. Thanks guys!

EDIT: We got a mention from Brian Crecente as well! https://twitter.com/crecenteb/status/432207054863101952

Games completed so far:
Out of This World (SNES)
Contra 3 (Super Famicom)

 

[Spectromixer]

Seems like a really good cause, wish I was in the area to stop by

 

[mullet2000]

Any chance that he'll swallow the game when he's done?

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Seems neat, I'll watch for a bit.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

Any chance that he'll swallow the game when he's done?

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Seems neat, I'll watch for a bit.

Classic gaf!

I will be watching it OP.

 

[NMFried]

Any chance that he'll swallow the game when he's done?

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Seems neat, I'll watch for a bit.

We can only hope. A true fan.

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Everything about that thread.

Thanks mate, it should get interesting here in a bit. He's attempting a three-heart playthrough.

Classic gaf!

I will be watching it OP.

Thank you! Every viewer counts. Spread the word if you can. @1UPforAlex

We're trying to get another stream up here pretty soon.

 

[NMFried]

Alex McGuinness is on the stream right now telling his story. Be sure to tune in guys.

 

[brandonh83]

The good news is that Alex is in remission, but we're raising money to alleviate some of the medical expenses placed on his family.

Good stuff all around.

 

[NMFried]

Good stuff all around.

Feels good. Now I wish I had a capture card to stream Pokemon Emerald.

 

[Iorv3th]

A buddy of mine used to go by that store a lot. I'll check it out.

 

[NMFried]

A buddy of mine used to go by that store a lot. I'll check it out.

I worked there for almost five years. Great guys and a big part of my life. Now I just help out with events and such that we put on. We've got a podcast as well.

 

[SkyTurnsRed]

I'll watch. Why not.

 

[NMFried]

I'll watch. Why not.

Hey, every viewer counts. We appreciate it.

One of our iD Software participants just beat his first game of the day: Out of This World for the SNES!

 

[Cranzor]

Watching right now. It's really refreshing to watch this after normally watching speedruns of this game!

 

[NMFried]

Watching right now. It's really refreshing to watch this after normally watching speedruns of this game!

Totally. Glad you're enjoying it. Spread the word!

 

[NMFried]

Wow, the donations are coming in. Thanks guys, we truly appreciate it. Let's keep it going!

 

[NMFried]

We just had a sales representative from Microsoft contact us and they would like to donate an Xbox One to the cause for us to raffle off. This is truly amazing.

EDIT: The iD guys have completed Contra 3 on the Super Famicom!