Borderlands Marathon for Child's Play Charity Kicks Off This Weekend

Ain't no rest for the wicked, money don't grow on trees...

A group of Australian gamers and game journalists have certainly picked a game with a fitting intro for their Child's Play charity event this weekend. The group of over 15 participants will be getting together and playing no less than 48 consecutive hours of 4 player co-op in the 2009 FPS/RPG hybrid Borderlands. The event will be streamed live online where viewers will be encouraged to donate to Child's Play as well as participate in the ongoing chat on the website, as well as Facebook and Twitter.

The Mana Bar, Australia's famous video game bar co-owned by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw, will also be participating in the event, streaming the marathon and accepting donations.

It all kicks off at 6:00 PM AEST, which is 8:00 AM GMT, 4:00 AM EST, and 1:00 AM PST. You can watch the live stream and make donations here.