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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.
One of my favourite weeks of the year is here: Summer Games Done Quick 2026 begins and anyone with a passing interest in games should dip in
Summer Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long speedrunning event featuring at least 69 games, runs from July 5th to July 12th. The event, which benefits Doctors Without Borders, will showcase speedruns of titles including Elden Ring, Super Mario Odyssey, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, with developer Andrew Shouldice attending for a Tunic run. Streams are available on Twitch and YouTube.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 1 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. The week-long speedrunning marathon features a variety of games, including Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Kirby Air Ride, and Absolum, with schedules available for viewers on Twitch and YouTube.
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Summer Games Done Quick 2026 will be a "pay what you want" event where proceeds go to charity. The announcement was made on Humble, with Blue's News potentially receiving a commission on sales.
How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2026
The Summer Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon is scheduled to begin on July 5th. This event will feature a week of speedruns from various games.
Super Mario 64 speedrunning sees its "first 16 star world record in over 3 years" by the same unstoppable player behind the last record – and every other major N64 category
Speedrunner Suigi has set a new world record for Super Mario 64's 16-star category with a time of 14 minutes and 32 seconds, beating his own previous record set over three years ago. Suigi is a dominant force in the Super Mario 64 speedrunning community, holding top times in all major categories on the Nintendo 64.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 Returns this Sunday
Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2026, a week-long speedrunning marathon, will take place from July 5-11 in Minneapolis, benefiting Doctors Without Borders. The event will feature speedruns of various games, including Super Mario 64, Half-Life, and Balatro, and will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube. Viewers can donate to Doctors Without Borders throughout the marathon.
Games Done Quick Announces Flame Fatales 2026 Schedule
Games Done Quick's Frame Fatales community has announced the schedule for its summer speedrunning event, Flame Fatales 2026, which will benefit the Malala Fund. The event, running from September 13-19, will feature speedruns of games including Mass Effect 3, Slay the Spire II, and Control, with a special VR run of Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot on Meta Quest 3. Frame Fatales has raised over $1 million for charity since 2019.
Evening Reading - June 26, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers news and deals from June 26, 2026, including updates on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. It also notes a decrease in PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X sales in the US for May and highlights weekend download deals for Nintendo Switch and PC.
Evening Reading - June 19, 2026
Shacknews is observing Juneteenth and will return on Monday, with their next Evening Reading on June 22. The site highlights their Shackmaps feature for game maps, weekend download deals for PC and consoles, and upcoming Games Done Quick events. The article also mentions a new LEGO Batman game and a video game music feature.
Quiz: Ägg och nuggets i PaperKlay
Player Bebolicious has set a new speedrun record for the indie game PaperKlay, completing the first world in an impressive 6 minutes and 11 seconds. The article also mentions Hazelight Studios winning a government export award and highlights the ongoing Steam Next Fest.
Bebolicious vinner PaperKlays-speedrun
Bebolicious has won the PaperKlay speedrun, completing the game's first world in 6 minutes and 11 seconds. The article also touches on other gaming news including a potential Witcher game, updates for Assassin's Creed Shadows, and rumors about Ninja Theory's future.
Showrunners – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Showrunners is a single-player speedrunning platformer where players build momentum through challenging courses using skating and aerial mechanics to achieve high scores. The game features over 30 levels, hidden collectibles for movement upgrades, and character customization. Players can compete against their own ghost recordings and aim for leaderboard glory.
Tävling: Hur snabbt klarar du PaperKlays första värld?
This article announces a competition focused on speedrunning the first world of the game Paperboy. It invites members of the Indiespelklubben to participate and challenge themselves to complete the game's initial area as quickly as possible.
Low-poly and fast-paced shooter Delta gets demo
The fast-paced, low-poly first-person shooter Delta has announced a free demo with a planned release date later in 2026. Developed by 0xc3pti0n, the game emphasizes physics-based movement and speedrunning, aiming for a fluid experience with minimal loading times. The demo will be available on PC via Steam.
Bubsy 4D Review – Not entirely pawsitive
Bubsy 4D is a platformer that leans into its ridiculous premise, featuring a bobcat protagonist on a quest to recover stolen Golden Fleece balls from robotic sheep. While the game's environments are bland and sparse, its character design and stellar voice acting, particularly from Sean Chiplock as Bubsy, are highlights. The gameplay focuses on speedrunning, with collectibles and abilities encouraging repeated playthroughs to achieve optimal times.
Super Mario 64 was just beaten by 100 players at once, in the same session
Super Mario 64 has been completed by 100 players simultaneously in a single session. This unique multiplayer achievement highlights the enduring popularity and community engagement surrounding the classic Nintendo 64 title.
"God is dead, and Heaven has gone corporate" in Grindset T.V., an overstimulating speedrunning game by way of Cruelty Squad
Grindset T.V. is an upcoming open-world speedrunning first-person platformer described as an "overstimulating" experience for "freaks." Players will navigate a corporate-dominated afterlife, delivering packages as a gig worker hivemind. The game is designed for both speedrunners and those interested in exploring its unique world, and is available to wishlist on Steam.
CRITICAL REFLEX REVEALS TWO NEW VIDEO GAMES FOR ITS OFF-KILTER PUBLISHING LINEUP
Indie publisher CRITICAL REFLEX has announced two new titles for its CR Channel lineup: Grindset T.V., an open-world first-person speedrunning platformer, and Tiny Chills - Not From Ear, a body horror game focused on ear cleaning. Grindset T.V. is developed by INFINITE ANIMAL, while Tiny Chills - Not From Ear comes from Ducktopus Games.
Bubsy 4D Review – Born-Again Bubsy
Bubsy 4D is a surprisingly exceptional 3D platformer that marks a high-quality return for the franchise. The game features smooth movement, well-balanced challenge, and charming dialogue, with only minor camera issues reported. Fabraz has successfully revitalized the series, offering engaging gameplay for both casual players and speedrunners.
