Gamers raised over $2.5million for charity by playing games for seven days straight

IT’S a myth that gaming is a waste of time, and a large group of gamers are trying to prove that to the world.

GDQ is one of the world’s biggest charity events, raising millions for the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders every year.

With two events held every year, the mid-year event, Summer Games Done Quick, has just wrapped up, raising more than $2.5million (£2million) for charity.