Summer Games Done Quick 2023 has come to an end after a week-long 24-hour event, raising $2.2 million for Doctors Without Borders. The charitable marathon featured several notable runs, including a blindfolded Breath of the Wild run, a tournament for Street Fighter 6, and a tutorial on speedrunning Bastion. The in-person event took place at the Hilton Minneapolis from May 28 to June 4, with all runs broadcast live on Twitch and available to watch on Games Done Quick’s YouTube channel.
Record-Breaking Charitable Contributions
Since the first Games Done Quick event in 2010, the organisation has raised over $46.2 million for charities such as Doctors Without Borders, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Organization for Autism Research, CARE, and the Malala Fund.
Technical Brilliance on Display
Bubzia’s blindfolded Breath of the Wild run was a standout performance of the marathon, with one hour and 33 minutes to complete the game. The runner displayed remarkable technical expertise, and expert analysts explained the techniques used throughout the run. The run was originally scheduled as a bonus event, requiring a donation threshold of $2 million to activate.
Flame Fatales Showcase in August
Games Done Quick’s next event is the all-women Flame Fatales showcase in August.
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