Welcome back, speedrunners! It’s been a wild week full of world records, glitch breakthroughs, major events, and a dash of controversy. Letās dig into the most exciting moments the speedrunning community had to offer.
š§ Broken Beyond Belief ā Speedruns vs. Casual Play
The most upvoted post this week asked: Whatās your favorite example of a game so broken by glitches that the speedrun becomes a comedy sketch compared to a normal playthrough?
From Skyrim horse physics to Zelda’s Wrong Warps, the community had a field day sharing their favorites. It’s a reminder that speedrunning isnāt just about fast fingersāitās about breaking games in the most creative ways possible.
š Fast52 Fundraiser Announced by Ludwig
Ludwigās charity event Fast52 is coming up, promising a 52-hour speedrun marathon packed with top-tier talent and meme-worthy moments. Expect races, records, and maybe a few ādonation incentiveā chaos runs. Stay tuned for the schedule and donation goalsāthis one could rival the energy of GDQ.
š SGDQ 2025 Schedule Drops
The SGDQ 2025 schedule is now live! Runners and viewers are already buzzing about standout picks. Highlights include a 4-player Celeste relay, a blindfolded Sekiro boss rush, and the return of Super Mario 64 120-star with a new runner at the helm. And donāt forget: for the first time, SGDQ will include an Artist Alleyāapplications are open until May 26.
š World Record Watch
A flood of new WRs hit the leaderboard this week:
- š Kirby Air Ride 100% in 4:03:04 by Bluekandy
- š FF7 All Bosses No Slots in 8:29:08 by Zheal
- š¶ļø SMW Lunar Dragon No Cape in 1:34:15 by Schwartz_RTA
- š© Illusion of Gaia Any% No WW in 1:54:32 by Mr_Freet
- š¢ TMNT Shredderās Revenge Any% (Gnarly, Raph) in 53:43 by 4n6
- ā” Sonic 3 Glitchless as Tails in 23:05 by thatDirtFromFrance
- š§ Elasto Mania Level 26 WR by Zero_dat
- šŗ Gex 3 “0 Remote” run completed by osukaruiāa previously TAS-only strat now achieved by a human!
Gex fans, this oneās a huge deal. By bypassing item collection entirely and using a nearly frame-perfect glide + out-of-bounds trick, we might be witnessing a new era of Gex speedrunning.
š¹ How to Beat PokĆ©mon Red in a Minute?
Well, technically not a minute of real timeābut a brilliant 21-minute video from bismuth9 breaks down the arbitrary code execution wizardry behind PokĆ©mon Redās infamous one-minute run. A great watch if you want to understand how corrupted items can rewrite the game itself.
š Blindfolded Controversy in ULTRAKILL
One user raised suspicions about a blindfolded ULTRAKILL P-1 boss run. While auto-aim was used, the smooth camera tracking and precise mouse control seemed too sharp for a purely auditory-based strategy. Is it legit, or staged? The juryās still outābut the discussion highlights how technically demanding real blindfolded runs are.
š Canadian GDQ?
Thereās growing interest in starting a GDQ-style event in Toronto, according to user ItsWheezus. If you’re a Canadian runner or just want to see more regional marathons thrive, this could be a great opportunity to grow the community in the north.
š¬ Final Words
The speedrun community never restsāfrom glitch hunts to charity hype and record-breaking insanity, every week brings something new. Whether youāre a runner, a viewer, or just love the chaos of broken games, thereās always a reason to stay tuned.
Got a PB this week? Rememberāa PB is a PB, no matter how small. See you next week!
Source: reddit.com