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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.
Review: Bubsy 4D (Switch 2) - A Maligned Mascot Finally Gets A Good Game
Bubsy 4D marks a significant redemption for the maligned mascot, offering a solid mid-tier 3D platformer with genuinely satisfying controls and speedrunning potential. Developed by Fabraz and published by Atari, the game features fluid movement mechanics and replayable stages, though the level design itself is somewhat underbaked. It is considered the best Bubsy game to date and a strong foundation for future titles.
Review: Bubsy 4D (PS5) - The Best of a Bad Bunch
Bubsy 4D is considered the best game in the series to date, featuring a significantly expanded and maneuverable moveset for the titular character. While the gameplay mechanics and controls are praised for their responsiveness and potential for speedrunning, the level design is described as dull and linear, with underutilized enemies and a lack of meaningful exploration. The game runs well on PlayStation 5 and incorporates subtle DualSense features.
Morning Gatherings and Events
The schedule for Summer Games Done Quick 2026 has been released by Games Done Quick. This annual event showcases speedrunners from around the world completing games as quickly as possible, often for charity.
RuneScape challenges players to get the high score on dungeon speed runs
Jagex has launched a new Dungeoneering speedrunning system for RuneScape, challenging players to complete high-complexity dungeon floors with all bonus rooms as quickly as possible. High scores will be posted on the official website. Future updates include a graphical rendering overhaul on May 26th and avatar improvements on June 8th, with plans for aging, tattoos, and more.
Summer Games Done Quick Returns This July, Schedule Out Now
Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) will return from July 5-11, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, benefiting Doctors Without Borders. The event will feature speedrunners tackling games like Super Mario 64, Balatro, and Tetris, with all donations going to the charity. Last year's event raised $2.4 million.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 schedule includes Resident Evil Requiem, Saros & Slay the Spire 2
The schedule for Summer Games Done Quick 2026 has been released, featuring speedruns of games such as Resident Evil Requiem, Saros, and Slay the Spire 2. Additionally, a special race will be held for the Super Mario Maker 2 troll community.
Summer Games Done Quick returns this July, schedule out now
Summer Games Done Quick, a popular speedrunning event, has announced its schedule for the upcoming July event. The schedule includes a variety of games, notably a hybrid run of Jak & Daxter and Half-Life.
Journey of Johann: To The Sky Expands The Action Platforming Series
Journey of Johann: To The Sky, the latest action-platformer in the series, has been released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Developed by Apapappa Games and published by Xitilon, the game features puzzle-solving, collectibles, and speedrun-focused gameplay. A Biome Bundle containing previous games in the series is also available.
What Does BONUS Do in Slime RNG? – Speedrun Qd Slimes!
This guide explains the 'Bonus' mechanic in Slime RNG, a feature that initially appears to offer no benefit but actually triggers a Jackpot Wheel when three Bonus tiles are landed consecutively. This Jackpot Wheel applies a x1000 multiplier to the player's current Luck for a single roll, offering a chance to obtain rare slimes. The guide also details how to increase the chance of landing Bonus rolls through the game's Upgrade Skill Tree and other in-game methods.
One guy broke 2 different Fallout 4 speedrun world records 9 times in 2 months
Speedrunner pekkanen has set nine world records in Fallout 4's Any% and Any% (No Intro) categories over the past two months. These records were achieved through repeated optimization, with pekkanen consistently lowering his own best times. The article highlights the entertaining nature of these speedruns, particularly the Any% (No Intro) category which bypasses the game's lengthy introduction.
Crimson Desert speedrun champ rolls credits over 50 hours faster than average, modestly calls it a "good run," but thinks the massive open world game can be beaten even faster
A speedrunner known as harpo669 has set a new world record for Crimson Desert, completing the game in 11 hours, 26 minutes, and 14 seconds. This time is over 50 hours faster than the average player and significantly quicker than other speedrunners. The player believes the game can be beaten even faster, despite some criticism regarding the final boss encounter.
A new Elden Ring world record was set just 2 weeks ago, and like everyone else I keep rewatching the same part of the…
Chinese speedrunner N1ghtglow set a new world record for Elden Ring's glitchless any% category with a time of 52:12, beating the previous record by four seconds. The run highlights impressive in-game mechanics and strategies used to defeat bosses quickly, showcasing the continued dedication of the game's community.
