Welcome back to Speedrun Weekly, where we dive into the top runs, news, and discussions from the vibrant world of speedrunning. Whether you’re grinding for PBs or just a fan of fast gaming, here’s what happened this week in the community:
🎥 Top Highlights
🎮 Niftski Nails a 4:54 Live!
One of the most talked-about moments this week: Niftski achieved an insane 4:54 in Super Mario Bros. during a live competition. This legendary performance not only reinforced his dominance in the category, but reminded us all why offline events still carry unmatched hype.
▶️ Watch the run (submitted by u/IHaveNoNipples)
❄️ Super Metroid Low% Ice World Record
Metroid legend Oatsngoats dropped jaws with a 47:35 in Super Metroid Low% Ice. A meticulous and high-stakes category, this run showcases the technical mastery and routing that keeps Super Metroid alive decades later.
📺 Check it out (u/Metroidder)
🔨 Getting Over It WR in Under a Minute
OyamaTakeshi smashed the Getting Over It leaderboard with a 58.326 second run. A game built on pain and perseverance, this WR is a perfect fusion of dexterity and cool-headed execution.
🎬 See the madness (u/Cuttyflame123)
🌌 Frame-Perfect Galaxy Glitch
Speedrunner Sheep discovered a frame-perfect prologue cutscene skip in Super Mario Galaxy, saving over a minute. It’s a huge breakthrough for future routing and run optimization.
📹 Watch the glitch (u/Meester_TweesterMK8DX/Webgames)
🧠 Deep Dives & Video Essays
- “The History of Celeste Speedruns – The Peak of Movement” by u/Timmi_Tiyo explores how Celeste’s elegant mechanics have shaped one of the most competitive speedrunning scenes.
📽️ Watch on YouTube - “Castlevania III Speedrun History” by u/businesschemist dives into the record evolution of Dracula’s Curse, highlighting the clever strategies and wild tech discovered over the years.
🎥 View it here
👕 Rewards & Recognition
u/whistlerite was thrilled to receive a limited edition Arkham Shadow t-shirt directly from Camouflaj after nabbing the world record. Dev support like this is always awesome to see!
🔍 Community Projects
📼 Siglemic Archive Initiative
u/chitownmusic86 is working on an archive project to recover old Siglemic streams, particularly from the golden age of Super Mario 64 speedrunning (2012–2014).
If you’ve got any lost footage or memories, join the search and help preserve history.
🏆 Other World Records Worth Watching
- Stardew Valley Community Center% WR: 2:08 by TheHaboo
- Mario Party Bumper Ball Maze 2 in 23.66
- Zelda: BOTW Any% (Switch 2) in 28:59 by Player 5
- Sonic 3 (Glitchless Tails%) in 22:48
- Lies of P Overture DLC (Deathless): 1:13:00 segmented
- Bionic Bay Any% in 2:22:51
💬 Community Talk
- Glitched vs. Glitchless Time Gaps: A post by u/mencarikebenaran sparked discussion about games with massive time differences between glitch and glitchless runs (ex: GTA: Chinatown Wars).
- Weekend Watchlist: From up-and-coming runners to niche games, the community shared who they’re tuning into.
⚡ TL;DR
- 🔥 Niftski lands 4:54 SMB1 live
- ❄️ Super Metroid Low% Ice WR by Oatsngoats
- 🪓 Getting Over It sub-minute WR
- 🌌 Mario Galaxy cutscene skip discovered
- 🎞️ Historical retrospectives on Celeste and Castlevania III
- 👕 WRs rewarded with swag
- 🕵️♂️ Siglemic archive effort underway
That’s it for this week! Keep splitting, keep grinding, and remember—sometimes the best run is the next one. 🕹️💨
– Speedrun Weekly
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