As most of you already know, Haiti was hit with a massive earthquake recently that ravaged most of the island's capital and surrounding areas. Many have died, and even more are in desperate need of help.

We as gamers can do something about it. The easiest way would be to text the word "HAITI" (minus the quotes) to 90999 via your mobile phone. $10 will appear on your phone bill as a donation to the American Red Cross towards the Haiti relief efforts.

Read about more ways you can help after the break.

You can also donate via iTunes: (clicking link will open iTunes) https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/buyCharityGiftW...

On Wednesday and Thursday (January 20 & 21, respectively), Bungie is encouraging Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST players to don a Haitian-relief emblem in game, and will contribute up to $77,000 to the cause depending on the number who participate. A special T-shirt also is for sale in the Bungie store, the proceeds of which will go to recovery efforts through the American Red Cross. Link: http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=24356

If you're aware of online scammers and whatnot (nothing wrong with that) then check out Lifehacker's site and read how to avoid such things and knowing who to really donate to. Link: http://lifehacker.com/5447987/how-and-where-to-donate-to-haiti-and-avoid...