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Summer Games Done Quick 2026 Raises $2.4 Million for Doctors Without Borders
The Summer Games Done Quick 2026 speedrunning marathon successfully raised over $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders. The event, held in Minneapolis, featured numerous speedruns and raised funds through donations, with proceeds going directly to the humanitarian organization. Future Games Done Quick events include Flame Fatales, a gamescom appearance, and Awesome Games Done Quick 2027.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 keeps things steady with $2.4M raised for Doctors Without Borders
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 successfully raised $2,408,901 USD for Doctors Without Borders, a total comparable to previous years. The week-long speedrunning marathon featured various unique runs and events, including a Tetris Tournament and a Resident Evil 3: Nemesis run on a guitar controller. Upcoming events include Flame Fatales 2026 and Awesome Games Done Quick 2027 in Atlanta.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 2 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. The event features speedrunners tackling various games, with a detailed schedule provided for Day 2, including titles like Dragon Quest 11, Super Mario Odyssey, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart across multiple platforms.
New book dedicated to the first generation of Pokémon on Kickstarter now, into its final week!
Ninty Media has launched a Kickstarter campaign for POKEBOOK The Unofficial Companion: Generation 1, a book celebrating the first generation of Pokémon games. The project, which has already surpassed its funding goal, will cover the history of the original 151 Pokémon, including games like Red, Blue, Yellow, Stadium, and Snap, across platforms such as Game Boy and Nintendo 64. The book features contributions from various writers and artists and is expected to launch in late August 2026.
POKEBOOK Is Taking You Back To Kanto For Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Year
Ninty Media has launched a Kickstarter campaign for 'Pokebook,' a hardcover book celebrating the first generation of Pokémon games and coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary. The book will cover Pokémon Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow, along with related titles like Pokémon Stadium and the anime. The campaign aims to fund delivery by August, with various pledge tiers offering additional merchandise.
This Retro Gamer’s 26-Year-Old Pikachu N64 Still Works — And It’s Making Everyone Jealous
A Reddit user shared a photo of their perfectly preserved Pikachu Edition Nintendo 64, which still functions flawlessly after 26 years, sparking discussions about retro gaming hardware and nostalgia. The article contrasts the durability of older consoles with modern hardware issues and highlights the growing value and importance of preserving vintage gaming systems.
Best Pokémon Spin-Off Games Of All Time
This article ranks the best non-mainline Pokémon spin-off games released over the last three decades. It excludes mainline titles and games like Legends: Arceus, focusing instead on diverse genres and unique gameplay experiences. The list includes titles such as Pokémon Friends, Pokémon Smile, and Pokémon Dash, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses.
