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technology1 month ago•2 min saved

SGDQ 2026 Nets $2.4M for Doctors Without Borders Amid Record Runs

Summer Games Done Quick 2026 in Minneapolis raised $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders, drawing about 2,500 in-person attendees and thousands via livestreams. Highlights included Bluekandy’s world-record run of Kirby Air Riders, a Balatro comeback, and an impromptu beatboxing moment during Resident Evil: Requiem, plus panels, a busy vendor alley, and a Gaza-focused documentary shown to attendees. Since 2010, Games Done Quick has raised over $62 million for various charities.

via Eurogamer.net|

#charity #doctors-without-borders #sgdq

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

culture1 month ago•14 min saved

SGDQ 2026: A 24/7 Celebration of Community, Charity, and Speedruns

Summer Games Done Quick 2026 runs through July 11 as a charity speedrunning marathon for Doctors Without Borders, featuring a diverse lineup from Kingdom Hearts randomizers to Hollow Knight, with 24/7 livestreams on Twitch/YouTube and a spotlight on the gaming community’s positive, inclusive spirit despite broader industry issues.

via Kotaku|

#charity #community #culture

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

gaming3 years ago•9 min saved

"Top Nintendo Speedruns showcased at SGDQ 2023"

Summer Games Done Quick 2023 raised over $2.2 million for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières. The event featured hundreds of speedruns, including some of the best Nintendo games. Highlights include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Randomizer, Super Mario Maker 2 Relay Race, Banjo-Kazooie, Pokémon Colosseum Race, Super Mario Odyssey, Wild Guns Co-op, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Blindfolded.

via Nintendo Life|

#gaming #nintendo #sgdq