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technology4 days ago•11 min saved

Steinmeier to Attend as Gamescom 2026 Sells Out, Signaling Prestige for Gaming Industry

Gamescom 2026 is fully booked for the first time, with about 1,600 exhibitors (70% from abroad) and a boosted indie presence, as well as the first on-site visit by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Organizers frame the milestone as evidence of games’ cultural, economic, and political relevance, while highlighting policy needs around Germany/Europe funding competitiveness, accessibility improvements, sustainability efforts, and stronger security. They also note the integration of gamescom dev with the main event, the GDQ partnership for a three-day speedrunning program, and growing Asian pop culture and cosplay on the show floor.

via Wccftech|

#fully-booked #games-done-quick #gamescom-2026

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

GDQ Pulls Saudi-Owned SNK Sponsorship After Backlash

GDQ announced a sponsored SNK showcase, but canceled it within hours after community concerns over SNK’s Saudi ownership and human-rights issues. The organization apologized, pledged to strengthen sponsor vetting, and stated it would not accept funds from this sponsorship; the event had raised about $2.41 million for Doctors Without Borders.

via Aftermath|

#games-done-quick #public-investment-fund #saudi-arabia

gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

SGDQ Shines as Speedrunning’s Bright Spot Amid Turbulence

Summer Games Done Quick is underway, delivering on-stage speedruns that showcase how players pioneer routes and glitches to finish games quickly, with standout moments like a world-record run on the big stage and unique races (e.g., Spyro: Year Of The Dragon original vs remake). The event combines dazzling technical skill with live crowd energy and charitable donations, positioning speedrunning as a positive force amid a challenging moment in gaming culture.

via Aftermath|

#charity #games-done-quick #gaming

games1 month ago•18 min saved

Eight Unforgettable Speedruns From SGDQ 2026 You Can’t Miss

Kotaku highlights eight standout speedruns from Summer Games Done Quick 2026, including Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Any% (Dr4gonBlitz), Don’t Stop, Girlypop!, Gordon & Daxter, Dunkadillo, Hollow Knight: Silksong (collecting all 30 fleas), Manual Samuel, Total Nuclear Annihilation (pinball), and Sonic Dream Team, as SGDQ wraps up on July 11, showcasing a mix of precision tricks, humor, and eclectic games.

via Kotaku|

#castlevania-symphony-of-the-night #games #games-done-quick

culture3 months ago•13 min saved

Clair Obscur Tops SGDQ 2026 Lineup and Finale Spotlight

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will headline SGDQ 2026’s Summer Games Done Quick finale in Minneapolis (July 6–11), with new runs from Pragmata, Saros, and Mouse: P.I. for Hire alongside fan favorites and nostalgic challenges, as the charity-marathon tradition continues to support Doctors Without Borders with its playful, vaudeville-style speedrunning and crowd-pleasing moments.

via Kotaku|

#charity #clair-obscur-expedition-33 #culture

gaming7 months ago•54 min saved

GDQ charity speedruns spotlight tiny indie games

The Games Done Quick charity speedrunning marathon doubles as a launchpad for small indie games, giving titles like Bat to the Heavens and Small Saga crucial exposure to tens of thousands of viewers, boosting sales and wishlists through Twitch buzz and community chatter—though developers warn such attention may come with tradeoffs beyond the charitable focus.

via The Verge|

#charity #games-done-quick #gaming

gamingtech2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversial PlayStation RPG Tops GDQ Tech Team's Most Hated Games List"

The tech team at Games Done Quick (GDQ) faces challenges with the PlayStation RPG Chrono Cross due to the game's varying resolutions, causing capture card issues during menu transitions. Despite the game's seemingly insignificant problem, it has proven to be the most troublesome for the tech team, requiring considerable resources to address.

via The Verge|

#chrono-cross #games-done-quick #gamingtech

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Speedrunning Dog Makes History at Awesome Games Done Quick 2024"

A Shiba Inu named Peanut Butter made history by performing a 30-minute speedrun of the 1985 NES game Gyromite at Awesome Games Done Quick 2024, using a custom controller. Trained by speedrunner JSR_, Peanut Butter didn't set a world record but finished the game under its estimate, receiving treats and prompting barks for the stream's viewers. JSR_ adopted Peanut Butter during the pandemic and spent years training him to press and hold buttons for treats, showcasing the dog's intelligence and speedrunning potential.

via Ars Technica|

#custom-controller #games-done-quick #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"AGDQ 2024: Speedrunning Dog Peanut Butter Takes Gaming by Storm"

Games Done Quick 2024 has begun, featuring speedruns of popular games like Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3, and the world's first canine speedrunner playing Gyromite on the NES. The event aims to raise money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation and includes a variety of impressive runs, such as a race between Elden Ring and Sekiro, a modded three weapons race in Hades, and a no-damage hardcore run in Resident Evil 2 Remake.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#baldurs-gate-3 #charity #games-done-quick