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Buying virtual items in MMO games ususally doesn't affect things in the real world but that was not the case in Everquest, Everquest 2 and Free Realms for a few days this week and last week. Today Sony Online Entertainment has announced that they have raised $25,000 for the American Red Cross for their efforts to help the people of Haiti after the devestaing earthquake last week.

Specially labeled in game items were put on sale from January 15-18 in the three participating games which could be purchased for 500 in Station Cash, the in-game currency used in Sony Online games. Sony Online donated $10 for each item sold to the American Red Cross.

The massive devastation and loss of life in Haiti following Tuesday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake is almost unimaginable. However the collective response to the disaster shows that no matter what happens there will always be folks who will help out. Casual game publisher PopCap Games is giving you a chance to donate money to one of the many groups trying to help the country.

For today only, PopCap will donate all proceeds from any game bought from their online store to Partners In Health, which is trying to help ease the pain of people who are currently living with this situation. So if you ever wanted to buy Plants Vs Zombies, now is the time.

[Via Joystiq]