Games Done Quick
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Games Done Quick is a series of charity video game marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. Games Done Quick has teamed up with several charities in its nine-year history, including Doctors Without Borders and the Prevent Cancer Foundation. We are currently the largest fundraising event globally for both charities!
  • qooqie@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    5 months ago

    I always forget this shit exists until it’s on. Side note, I don’t necessarily think SGDQ is to blame for the declined interest, I just think most people don’t care for speed runs anymore.

    • Twinklebreeze @lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      5 months ago

      I miss the older marathons. Everything was in person, which I feel had better energy. And the runs were simpler. I don’t really like 4-way races, or controller passing whatever. It’s all a gimmick as far as I’m concerned. I like paying attention to the games and how skilled the runners are.

      • Die4Ever@programming.devEnglish
        5·
        5 months ago

        this is in person

        I agree about some gimmicks like 2 players 1 controller, or playing games with a dance pad or whatever, they seem difficult but still feel like gimmicks to me

        4-way races are ok if you’re familiar with the game and speedrun already, but otherwise hard to watch

    • catloafEnglish
      61·
      5 months ago

      Nobody ever really cared for speedruns. It’s always been a niche hobby.

      • Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        5 months ago

        Pretty much. It’s not something most of my circle of casual gamers know about. Even the hardcore gamers don’t watch live and usually catch a recording of something specific.

      • qooqie@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        5 months ago

        Early days of twitch I think most big channels were speed runners of some sort like binding of Isaac