Penny Arcade's Child's Play Charity drive exploded this year, surpassing all expectations completely. Gamers and game companies opened up their hearts and their wallets to collect over a million dollars in toys and monetary donations to children's hospitals around the world. From the update posted today on the Child's Play website:

You guys did it. You broke a million dollars in just over two months. Child's Play started as a way to show how good our community can be, but it's turned into something greater than we could have ever imagined. We're making an impact on lives. See you next year.

Donations rose 40% this year, up for $605,000, with web comics, gaming sites, and even Sony sponsoring contests, donating profits, or simply raising awareness of the premier gaming charity organization.

Special thanks to all the Kotaku readers who did their part this year, and to those who didn't...we're watching you. Michael Fahey

Child's Play Tops $1 Million [Slashdot]

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