Quantcast


Destructoid joins Extra Life, presents The SingSterling Challenge photo

Some of you may or may not know, but Sarcastic Gamer has set up a brand new charity, Extra Life. Extra Life is a proposed 24-hour gaming marathon set up to raise money for a very worthy cause. I'll let SG tell you all about it:

On Saturday October 18th, 2008 gamers from around the world will come together for 24 hours to raise money and awareness for the cause of pediatric cancer.  Cancer is the number one cause of non-accidental death in children.  Together, we’re going to stand with the families from around the world who come to Texas Children’s Cancer Center in Houston, Texas for lifesaving treatment.  Texas Children’s Cancer Center serves kids worldwide regardless of their family’s ability to pay.  This generous philosophy means that your support is crucial to ensuring not only the development of new cutting edge cures, but also to provide care to kids from all corners of the globe.

Obviously, Destructoid is in. That's a given. However, with us being us, we wanted to provide a special little twist. First of all, I am challenging the Destructoid community to show just how awesome it is by getting you to sponsor me. Go RIGHT HERE and sponsor. Do it. DO EET! Give money, help kids, prove that you're the most awesome gaming community on the 'net. I want you to help me raise $5000, and I know you can do it.

But I won't be doing this gratis, OH no. If you are able to raise $5000, you will be richly rewarded. You see, if you help me snag 5K for charity, I will do more than simply play a videogame for the allotted time. I, James Delacroix Sterling, will ...

Play SingStar for twenty-four hours -- live!

You heard it here first. Unless you just checked out Sarcastic Gamer's latest podcast, in which case you heard it there first. Hit the jump for more.

If everybody reading this chipped in just a little, then we should more than raise what I'm asking for. It's not really very much in exchange for helping a terrific charity that's beginning to become something massive, AND getting to see me play SingStar, which we are going to broadcast and film for your viewing pleasure.

Just think about this for a moment. That's twenty-four hours of singing. If we exceed $5000 by a significant amount, I'll even take requests. You might be able to force me to sing Total Eclipse of the Heart for an entire hour. 

Whether you love or hate Jim Sterling, you're bound to get something for your investment: If you're a fan of myself, you get to see me doing something great for charity and can have a laugh and all that bollocks. But if you hate me, you get to see twenty-four hours of this monocle-wearing git inflicting physical and emotional trauma on himself.

No matter what side of the fence you're on, any money given is going to be worth it. Think about it -- I might die. If you want to be able to tell your grandkids that technically you killed Jim Sterling, then give, give, give and make your dreams a reality.

But for cereal, this is about more than that. Doc at Sarcastic Gamer is trying to do something wonderful and he wants help to do it. I know how great some of you guys are, how you've helped your fellow Destructoid community members in times of need, dug deep and made a difference. You people are fucking shitting saucesome at that.

It will cost less than a videogame to chip in and help

Can I count on you to help? I really do hope I can, because I can't wait to potentially cripple myself. Go here, sponsor, and be part of Extra Life. You will help make a difference to the lives of countless children, and potentially warp the life of one man beyond all repair. 

Go now, and be awesome. 

 

 








More gaming stories around the web. Got news? Submit yours to tips@destructoid.com

Jim Sterling serves as reviews editor for Destructoid.com, head of the Podtoid podcast, and produces a number of news stories, original features, one-of-a-kind videos. With his passionate argumentative style, controversial opinions, harsh delivery, and dedication to brutal honesty Sterling is a name that you can't help but recognize. Likes PS2, iPod Touch, Silent Hill 2, Metal Gear Solid, Dynasty Warriors 3 Meet the rest of the team



Post a comment! You can also post a photo below:

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

57 comments | showing # 1 to 50
prev
next 50 comments

MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:00
MrSadistic
Well, I wasn't too far off.
Velt's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:03
Velt
For twenty four hours? Are you going to stop and eat, piss or take a dump?
I want specifics about where iam going to put my investment!
wardrox's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:03
wardrox
One word. Epic.
E Assassin's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:06
E Assassin
jesus jim, your my new hero if you go through with this. I can definitely see you fainting after the 10th hour (which would be epic). Lots of fluids buddy!

Oh we do manage to come up with the cash, will the contest be filmed so that those of us who live north of the border can see the awesomeness happen?
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:06
Jim Sterling
Velt:

I'm thinking short toilet break per hour. I refuse to do this with poo and wee in my pants ... well, unless we raise enough cash.
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:06
Spartacus
Holy crap.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:08
Jim Sterling
E Assassin:

There will be a live recording (not sure how many we can get in, but we'll try to accommodate what we can) and we will record some highlights of the event to compile for after the fact.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:10
Darren Nakamura
I donated. First, I think.
Mr Wilson's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:11
Mr Wilson
Amazing marathon for an amazing cause. Will def be donating for this.
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:14
RonBurgandy2010
I am easily the cheapest bastard on this site. I'm so cheap that I find it hard to bring myself to buy a good $10 game.





I'm in.
XanderSan's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:15
XanderSan
So.. I wasn't close to what kind of bizarrely embarressing situation you'd be in. But I guess that's not really the issue now.

I'm sure I'll sign something towards it, though I need to find out why the crap I have no student loan yet. I was kind of hoping on that for rent money. Sounds like an awesome plan though!

And seriously, is your middle name actually Delacroix? Or did you just really like Chaos Legion?

...man I liked chaos legion..
pendelton21's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:15
pendelton21
Jesus...epic. And all for a good cause.

Maybe you aren't complete evil, Sterling.
kepler's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:16
kepler
Good luck Jim. I will give you some money.

Will you be taking requests?
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:20
eternalplayer2345
I'll try to get some money for this, when is the deadline to donate?
Scrixx's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:22
Scrixx
500 comments, we can do it!
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:22
RonBurgandy2010
COME ON, GET THE FUCK TO IT! $34? $34?!?!?!?

Sorry.
Doc De la SG's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:24
Doc De la SG
You're a hero Jim.

Later you'll be hoarse and probably mute.

But right now... just a hero.

Thanks man!
KMCC's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:25
KMCC
You might to have some olive oil on hand to gargle, seriously. 24 hours is a long time to use your voice, and it might save you some pain.

I will contribute to this.
wardrox's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:25
wardrox
That's my $20 in. Best value 24 hours of entertainment ever.
Half left's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:25
Half left
*pledges the moneys*

Jim, salty water is good for your throat.
Dragonzigg's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:30
Dragonzigg
Jim, you are true hero, sacrificing dignity and sanity for the sake of charity. Count my donation in.
Jesse Cortez's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:33
Jesse Cortez
Accidently donated twice!! Ah well...its for a good cause :P
Fusiontr's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:35
Fusiontr
Holy crap
This is so awesomeee!
Half left's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:39
Half left
Is there a way of an Englishman such as myself donating without having to use PayPal?
McSnow's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:41
McSnow
I'll donate, but I want you to promise to play through Singstar Disney at least once. I would love to hear your rendition of 'A Whole New World'.
Come to the UK NARP and I promise to buy you a beer for being so awesome.

How can anyone hate Jim Sterling when he does epic shit like this.
Doc De la SG's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:45
Doc De la SG
@ Half Left

You can use a credit card internationally as well. MOST are accepted and will work. Paypal is there as a backup.
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:47
mix
Salt water?

Olive Oil?

What the fuck people?

ROCK STAR SPERM is where it's at, and if you don't get that then you should probably have a 15min time out from life or something.

I'm in Jim sending cash asap as it's for a good cause and your offer of 24 hour singing is outrageous!
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:48
mix
Salt water?

Olive Oil?

What the fuck people?

ROCK STAR SPERM is where it's at, and if you don't get that then you should probably have a 15min time out from life or something.

I'm in Jim sending cash asap as it's for a good cause and your offer of 24 hour singing is outrageous!
Joseph Leray's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:49
Joseph Leray
So, if we don't get the entire $5000, does that mean you just get to play something *good* for 24 hours? Sounds good to me.
Doc De la SG's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:52
Doc De la SG
@ Joseph Leray

No, if he comes up short I think Jim should have to play Too Human.
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 16:53
mix
Oops.....
OrangeGoblin's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 17:14
OrangeGoblin
Donated. As I said on the donation page, I want to see an a cappella rendition of the Zelda theme, even if it isn't in Singstar.
Justin Villasenor's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 17:22
Justin Villasenor
Here's an example of Jim's singing ability, if anyone was curios. :)
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 17:25
king3vbo
FAP
konchu's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 17:35
konchu
I'm not international but I used PayPal anyway much more secure. I can't wait to hear ya sing.
thebza's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 17:43
thebza
done! yay i feel good for giving to children! instead of just taking all the time, their virginitys and what not..
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 17:59
Darren Nakamura
Come on people, stop saying that you'll donate and actually donate.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 18:01
Jim Sterling
The PayPal donations take a while to show on the page, so hopefully a lot more money's coming in than is shown currently. I know PayPal be popular wit dem kids these days.

Also, Doc tells me that twenty new people are now actively participating in Extra Life itself since this post went up. That's great!

Donate, people. Donate!
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 19:04
njsykora
Jim, do it. My donation is in. Its not much, but it'll help.
Jamie McGinn's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 19:14
Jamie McGinn
I hope you're resting your voice Jim! I expect my $48 worth!
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 20:04
mix
My donation was sent and my message was posted.

I DO hope to see drunken stumbles while you sing!

Good Luck!
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 20:22
MechaMonkey
Soon as I get my next check, part of it's coming your way.

Also, I demand guest duets.
Murumasa123's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 20:24
Murumasa123
If i donate half can you sing Atomic for 12 hours?
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 21:47
ScottyG
Singing for 24 hours? Ug... say goodbye to your voice...

I'll toss in $10 though on Friday whens I gets paid. :)
nebones's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2008 23:14
nebones
What Wardrox said, but without that silly accent.
lollifier's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 07:21
lollifier
Just donated through paypal!
Best 24 hours of entertainment ever!
weedgan's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 08:21
weedgan
Just donated 24 bucks, even though we all know Jim loves to play singstar all the time anyway.

BTW, its really fucking cool that D-Toid does stuff like this...we might be a community of uptight assholes, but I'll be damned if we don't have real heart and soul.

DONATE FOLKS!!!

P.S. Jim if you score less than profecient on "Ace of Spades", then you are the biggest fuck up I have seen in my entire life.

Good day, sirs.
KMCC's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 10:30
KMCC
Is anyone getting an error every time they try to donate??
KMCC's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 12:58
KMCC
Nevermind, got it. Money on the way.
Doc De la SG's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:03
Doc De la SG
This community rocks... albeit sometimes in a scary way. Thanks for supporting Jim everyone.
prev next 50 comments

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!