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Speedrunning Marathon Frost Fatales 2026 Raises $147,532 for National Women’s Law Center
The Frost Fatales 2026 speedrunning marathon, organized by Frame Fatales and Games Done Quick, successfully raised $147,532 for the National Women's Law Center. The week-long online event featured runs of games like Resident Evil Village and Red Dead Redemption 2, highlighting women, femme, and nonbinary gamers while supporting gender justice initiatives.
'It Is Getting Very Hard to Keep Players From Going All Over the Place' — Yes, the Donkey Kong Bananza Devs Are Watching Your Speedruns - IGN
Donkey Kong Bananza developers Kenta Motokura and Tatsuya Kurihara are closely watching player speedruns and unintended tricks, finding it increasingly difficult to prevent players from exploring all areas. While they design for player freedom, they also acknowledge and sometimes even appreciate the creative sequence breaks and movement techniques discovered by the community.
Smash ‘N Grab Prepares the Score of a Lifetime with First Demo During Games from Ireland on Steam
Smash ‘N Grab, a Saturday Morning Cartoon-inspired beat 'em up from SLAP-BANG! Digital, is releasing its first public demo on Steam as part of Games from Ireland. Players can control the heist duo Smash and Grab from March 13-19, 2026, tearing through environments and aiming for the fastest escape and highest score. The demo features a single, replayable level focused on smashing, grabbing loot, and fighting guards.
Smash ‘N Grab Prepares the Score of a Lifetime with First Demo During Games from Ireland on Steam
SLAP-BANG! Digital is releasing the first public demo for their Saturday Morning Cartoon-inspired beat 'em up, Smash ‘N Grab, on Steam from March 13 to March 19, 2026, as part of the Games from Ireland event. The demo allows players to control the heist duo Smash and Grab, focusing on speedrunning and achieving high scores by demolishing environments and grabbing loot.
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Easter egg cracked open, 18 years after release
A speedrunner discovered a hidden Easter egg in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, 18 years after its initial release on PlayStation 3. The Easter egg, found by going out of bounds in Chapter 19 using the debug menu, features 'mugshots' of Naughty Dog development team members and is present in both the PS3 and PS4 versions of the game.
Valve’s Legacy DRM Locks Players Out of 150 Classic Games
Valve's legacy DRM system, Steam CEG, is preventing players from accessing approximately 150 older games, including major franchises like XCOM and Call of Duty. This issue is impacting speedrunners and modders who rely on older game builds, and raises concerns about game preservation and historical access.
Frost Fatales 2026 Returning March 8-14
Games Done Quick's Frost Fatales 2026, a speedrunning event benefiting the National Women's Law Center, will take place from March 8 to March 14. The event will feature speedruns of various games and will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube, with an art bundle available for purchase to support the cause.
How to watch Frost Fatales 2026, kicking off on March 8
Frost Fatales 2026, a week-long speedrunning charity event organized by Games Done Quick, will take place from March 8 to March 14. The event will raise money for the National Women's Law Center and will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube. The schedule features a variety of games, including classics and newer titles, with a focus on community and entertainment.
One of my favorite Next Fest demos turned out to be this speedrunner's delight modeled after 3D Sonic games, which…
Rollin' Rascal, a game inspired by early 3D Sonic titles like Sonic Adventure, has received an update for Steam Next Fest. Developed by Curiomatic, the game features fast-paced platforming, sprawling levels with ramps and grind rails, and online multiplayer modes. While the demo shows promise with its momentum-based physics and extensive content, minor bugs and camera issues are present.
Cicadamata" is the most exciting FPS I've played in years - come try the demo
Cicadamata is an exciting new first-person shooter demo available on Steam, featuring abstract art direction and unique gameplay mechanics. The demo showcases fast-paced combat, platforming, and speedrunning elements, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Jumping Flash!. The full game is expected to release later this year.
30 Best Speedrun Seeds for Minecraft 1.20
This guide provides a list of 30 speedrun seeds for Minecraft version 1.20, designed to help players quickly access the Nether and the End to defeat the Ender Dragon. Each seed includes details on spawn points, biomes, and key locations like ruined Nether portals, villages, Nether Fortresses, and End Portals with varying numbers of Eyes of Ender.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance DLC Revealed (UPDATE)
SEGA has revealed new DLC for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, featuring classic SEGA villains like Dr. Eggman and Death Adder. The game, developed in collaboration with Lizardcube, is set to release on August 29, 2025, for Nintendo Switch. The article also highlights a speedrunning challenge, a music collaboration with Young Dirty Bastard, and available merchandise.
Neon White Review | Giant Bomb
Neon White offers a unique blend of first-person shooter, resource management, and puzzle gameplay with a strong emphasis on speedrunning. While the PC version provides the best performance, the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck versions offer gyroscope support. The game's fast-paced action is occasionally interrupted by visual novel-style dialogue sequences, but its addictive gameplay loop and satisfying challenges make it a compelling experience for both casual players and competitive speedrunners.
Neon White Review
Neon White offers a unique blend of first-person shooter, resource management, and puzzle gameplay with a strong focus on speedrunning. Developed by Ben Esposito, the game challenges players to master its 121 stages using a card-based weapon system. While the PC version provides the most optimal experience, the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck versions also offer engaging gameplay, though with some performance trade-offs.