Summer Games Done Quick 2025: A Week of High-Speed Gaming for Charity

Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2025 is now underway, marking the beginning of an exciting week filled with incredible speedruns and engaging content, all in support of a noble cause. This annual gathering unites skilled gamers from across the globe, transforming their passion into a powerful force for good.

For those unacquainted, Games Done Quick (GDQ) is a prominent charitable speedrunning marathon where participants stream their lightning-fast gameplay sessions from a convention center, this year located in Minneapolis. The event is broadcast live on Twitch, captivating audiences with a blend of remarkable technical expertise and entertaining moments. A notable highlight from a previous year included a dog named Peanut Butter successfully completing a game of Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball, showcasing the event's unique charm.

SGDQ 2025 is scheduled to run from July 7 to July 13, concluding at 6:50 am BST / July 12, 10:50 pm PDT. A comprehensive schedule is readily available for those wishing to follow specific runs. Remarkably, within less than a full day since its inception, SGDQ has already amassed over $124,000 in donations, with all proceeds benefiting Doctors Without Borders, an organization providing humanitarian medical assistance worldwide.

As an ardent enthusiast of Sekiro, the ongoing run of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice by Mitchriz has been particularly captivating. This specific challenge involves conquering all bosses and minibosses without exploiting glitches, a testament to pure skill and precision. Achieving such a feat in a mere 1 hour and 26 minutes against one of FromSoftware's most demanding titles is truly astonishing.

While glitch-assisted runs are also impressive, often demanding frame-perfect inputs and countless hours of practice, there's a unique satisfaction in witnessing a player dominate every adversary through sheer mastery. Furthermore, anticipation is building for the Titanfall 2 "All Helmets" race slated for July 10. Given the intricate movement mechanics of Titanfall 2, this competition between two adept runners promises to be an exceptionally wild and thrilling spectacle.

For convenient access to past and ongoing video-on-demand (VoD) content, enthusiasts can visit the r/speedrun's VoD thread. This resource offers a curated collection of runs, complete with recommendations and direct YouTube links for effortless browsing. Alternatively, viewers can simply tune into the live Twitch stream to catch the action as it unfolds.

In an era where the gaming industry often faces its share of challenges, GDQ consistently serves as a beacon of positivity. It’s a powerful reminder that video games, beyond being a source of entertainment, can inspire collective goodwill and generate substantial positive impact, especially when the community unites to achieve impressive feats for charity before a global audience.