Video games serve as entertaining escapes from the real world. Sometimes they provide players with ways to cope with their problems. Millions of players around the world found solace within their favorite games. Normally, developers are laser-focused on creating games for their players but sometimes an opportunity to shine comes out. Currently, Bethesda found a way to turn its capacity to create games into something for the greater good. Moments like this in the game industry are rare but they pack quite the punch.

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Bethesda announced a charity auction for the benefit of the Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic foundation. The lucky auction winner takes home a new Xbox Series X and a digital library of Bethesda games. Additionally, they earn the right to design one character for the upcoming Starfield game.

Fans remain on the lookout for any crumb of information about the next title from the Elder Scrolls developer. Well, they got what they wanted and then some. The chance to leave your mark on an upcoming AAA game is rare. This might be one of the greatest ways to get involved with a game from a developer you respect. You get to design one of the game world's inhabitants and help a real-life foundation in the process.

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The auction winner can design an original character from scratch or simply have the character take on the persona of the winner. Additionally, the winner will get to work alongside Bethesda executive producer and game director, Todd Howard.

The addition of an Xbox Series X definitely came about due to Microsoft's acquisition of the company. Hopefully, more game developers find ways to use their game-making powers to help other people.