Video game developer, Kenny Roy, has generously donated I, Hope, entirely to GameChanger Charity to help in their mission of supporting children, and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses.

Microsoft has agreed to direct 100% of all revenue from game sales directly to GameChanger Charity making it the first entirely charitable game on the platform.

“I, Hope is an amazing example of a game that is expanding the content that we have on the platform while also providing such support (both mentally and financially) for those who are dealing with such a difficult disease,” said Katie Stone Perez, Senior Program Manager at ID@Xbox.

The player assumes the role of Hope, a young girl whose island home is destroyed by the evil monster, "Cancer.” Hope must travel to five islands to acquire the artifacts of Knowledge, Strength, Courage, and Support to fight cancer.  I, Hope provides gamers with an experience that will stay with them long after putting down the controller by conveying the message that we all have the power to overcome cancer and make our mark on the world.  

I, Hope features original music by GameChanger Charity co-founder, Taylor Carol. After going through his own battle with cancer in 2006, he founded the charity with his dad, Jim Carol. Taylor recognized the power that video games had in providing him comfort during his multiyear stay at medical institutions..

“[Games like I, Hope] allow kids who are stuck in a room by themselves, to play in virtual playgrounds with other kids,” said Taylor Carol, co-founder GameChanger Charity.

The journey to create a game designed to help children cope with the disease and treatment of cancer began when Kenny Roy met with GameChanger Charity at the Game Developer’s Conference in 2106. Since then, Kenny has received partner support from several industry heavyweights including Microsoft Research, Unity, Twitch, Razer, and ++Good Games to make the game a reality. At last year’s Game Developer’s Conference, I, Hope won the "Gaming for Everyone" award during the Independent Games Festival (IGF) which recognizes both innovation and independent game developers. Earlier this month, the Entertainment Software Association showcased I, Hope as part of a discussion with Congressman Pete Sessions to highlight the positive impacts gaming can provide.

I, Hope’s encouraging message and gameplay is designed to support the emotional and mental well-being of children that are in the fight for their lives. It is the powerful story of how one disease can impact an entire village. Together, hopeful and strong, we have the power to overcome cancer.

“After years of developing I, Hope it means so much to get it in the hands of gamers who will receive this powerful message that I hope will help kids struggling in hospitals around the world,” said Kenny Roy, creator of I, Hope.

I, Hope will be available on Xbox One starting on April 18, 2018 with all proceeds going directly to GameChanger Charity's mission.