Welcome back to another week of speedrunning highlights! From world records to incredible personal bests and deep dives into speedrunning tactics, this week was packed with excitement. Let’s break it down.
World Records & Personal Bests
- Super Mario 64 (0-Star): Suigi continues to push the limits of SM64, setting a new 0-star world record at 6:15.2! This category remains one of the most optimized, and any improvement is a huge deal. (Source: twitch.tv)
- Super Mario 64 (70-Star): Armada, the Super Smash Bros. Melee legend, is making waves in speedrunning too! He set a massive PB of 47:21, placing him 11th on the leaderboard. (Source: youtube.com)
- Blindfolded SM64 (70-Star): Bubzia once again proves that anything is possible, securing a new WR with an insane 1:20:12 run—completely blindfolded! (Source: youtu.be)
- Watch Dogs (Any%): A long-standing record falls! Sayrex becomes the new WR holder for the first time in 10 years with a time of 2:57:39. (Source: youtube.com)
- Skyrim Bearcart%: This unique category extension sees its first-ever sub-50 run, completed in 49:59. Months of grinding finally paid off! (Source: youtu.be)
- Mario Kart 8 (SNES Donut Plains 3): Roflcopter reclaims the WR title, setting a time of 1:13.313, edging out the previous time by just 0.042 seconds! (Source: youtube.com)
- Bloons Tower Defense 6 (#Ouch CHIMPS): The new WR stands at 16:08, another great achievement in the world of strategy speedrunning. (Source: youtu.be)
- Returnal (Fresh File, Glitched): A new record of 27:40.6 was set in this grueling category. (Source: youtu.be)
- Baldur’s Gate 3 (Explorer Mode, No Major Glitches): The fastest run to date clocks in at 31:16! (Source: youtube.com)
- Elden Ring (Any% Unrestricted): A groundbreaking new route has emerged, leading to a WR of 3:52! (Source: twitch.tv)
Community & Discussion
- Most Tied World Record? The mission The Duel in Perfect Dark (Agent difficulty) has been completed in 3 seconds by 495 different players, making it one of the most heavily tied world records. Are there any records with more ties? (Source: reddit.com)
- Speedrunning & Dynamic Difficulty: Games like Resident Evil 4 allow runners to manipulate difficulty to their advantage—sometimes intentionally missing shots or taking damage to make later sections easier. Are there other games where this strategy is common? (Source: reddit.com)
- What’s Important When Starting? A great discussion this week on how to get into speedrunning. With so many categories and methods, beginners can feel overwhelmed. Key takeaways: focus on a game you love, learn the fundamentals, and don’t worry about being perfect right away. (Source: reddit.com)
Video Features & TAS Highlights
- How Speedrunners Broke My Rage Game (Get to Work): A fascinating look at how players found unexpected ways to exploit a game’s mechanics. (Source: youtube.com)
- Super Mario Bros. 3 TAS Explained: A run completed in just five microseconds? This deep dive into tool-assisted speedrunning (TAS) is a must-watch! (Source: youtube.com)
- Exposing Trackmania’s Biggest Con-Man: A wild story about deception in the Trackmania community. (Source: youtube.com)
- The Biggest Glitch in Final Fantasy VII (PSX): An in-depth breakdown of one of the most game-changing glitches in FFVII. (Source: youtube.com)
- Dark Souls Beginner’s Guide (Glitchless Any%): A new video helps newcomers understand the route and techniques for glitchless Dark Souls runs. (Source: youtube.com)
- How to Ruin an Hour-Long Marathon (SMB1): A humorous yet painful story of how a single mistake can end a great run. (Source: v.redd.it)
- Portal 2 Co-Op TAS – Perfect Execution: This newly released TAS showcases an absolutely flawless Portal 2 co-op run with precision that’s impossible for humans. (Source: youtube.com)
Looking Ahead
With so many incredible records and discussions, speedrunning remains as exciting as ever. Who will claim the next major WR? What new strategies will emerge? Stay tuned for next week’s recap!
Until next time, keep running fast and breaking records!
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