Superior Video games Carried out Fast (AGDQ) began the New 12 months with a bang, elevating over $2.6 million for the Forestall Most cancers Basis. For the unfamiliar, GDQ is a 24-hour charity live-stream the place devoted avid gamers showcase speedruns of their favourite video games. Earlier than 2020, most occasions had been held in individual, however since then they’ve principally been broadcasted from streamers’ houses. This yr’s occasion ran from January 8-15 and included over 140 runs.
Whereas most runners do not count on to set new data throughout the marathon, a whopping 4 had been set this yr for the next video games: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, PowerWash Simulator, Tremendous Mario Galaxy 2, and Steven Seagal Is: The Ultimate Possibility (Prototype). Most years have one or two data set, however 4 is a giant deal.
2023 marks the 14th yr that the biannual charity marathon has taken place. They’ve two essential occasions within the winter and summer season, however in addition they maintain smaller occasions all year long. Certainly one of these is Frost Fatales, an all-women speedrunning occasion, which can happen from February 26 – March 4, 2023 on Twitch. Because it was based in 2010, the group has raised over $43 million for charity.
AGDQ was initially set to be in individual however was moved on-line attributable to COVID issues. Their summer season occasion, Summer season Video games Carried out Fast, can be held from Might 28 – June 4, although it is unclear whether or not the occasion may also happen in individual.
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