EA to donate a big amount of money to Jacksonville victims in a tribute event

The video game world was stunned last week to hear about a tragedy in which a number of professional Madden players were killed in Jacksonville. A tragedy that will leave an impact on the world of competitions forever as described by EA

Both Eli “Trueboy” Clayton and Taylor “spotmeplzzz” Robertston were killed by one of their former opponents in the Madden Championship Series qualifiers, in addition to a number of other dead and injured, after the suspect entered a qualifying event after losing to take the number Of lives before he took his own.

In an official statement by developer and publisher EA, it appears that a special event to honor the victims will soon be set up to raise funds for those affected, where EA itself will make an initial donation estimated at $1 million. The event is called Jacksonville Tribute and will be broadcast live on September 6.

“We can’t begin to understand the pain so many are going through nor do we pretend to have all the answers that will help us through the healing process,” the company wrote. “But as is so often the case, our community inspires us. The way you are coming together, and the outpouring of support for all those affected by this tragedy, is incredibly uplifting. We want to join you.”

The remaining Madden tournament qualifiers have been put on hold for the time being, but they will come back later as Matt Marcou, Madden’s commisioner stated that the love and support of fans is what makes the company wants to go forward.