While never necessary, donations assist in helping this all grow into something successful. Donations all go back into the website, helping pay for site fees, biz email acc. fees. & for domain rights. As well as towards the many programs used in game design, music creation & animating, the fees that go into making & publishing a game. Also goes towards art supplies as well as towards a newer laptop for game development & for maintaining site. While donations & tips are always immensely helpful & greatly appreciated, they are never necessary. Thank You