Sandbox video game Minecraft has teamed with the United Nations for a PSA campaign that aims to spread helpful information and health tips amid the coronavirus pandemic
has teamed with the United Nations for a PSA campaign that aims to spread helpful information and health tips amid the coronavirus pandemic.on Tuesday, a spokesperson from the game’s Swedish developer wrote, “At Mojang, we find that distributing factual information is incredibly important, as that information will help people make informed decisions, which in turn may save lives. One thing we’re doing to help is teaming up with the United Nations Development Programme and their partner, Heart17.
"So if you suddenly come across a Creeper asking you to wash your hands, don’t worry: their agenda has not permanently changed," the blog post continued. “In the game, they still want nothing more than to get cozy with you and proceed to blow up. But in our social channels, and for the time being, they also want to help put an end to the pandemic."
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