The speedrunning community has been buzzing this week with new personal bests, world records, and exciting events. Here’s a look at what caught our eye over the past few days.
World Records & Personal Bests
- Super Mario 64 (16 Star): Weegee came tantalizingly close to Suigi’s world record with a 14:36 PB, missing the WR by less than a second. Watch on Twitch
- Ocarina of Time 100% (No SRM): AxelLarsen set a new WR at 3:44:27, proving that meticulous routing still rules the day. YouTube Link
- Wave Race 64 – Sunny Beach: Telfus broke the 1:03 barrier with a 1:02.994 WR, a first in the category. YouTube Link
- Diddy Kong Racing 100%: MrPonytale clocked 1:41:54, solidifying their dominance in N64 racing games. YouTube Link
- Donkey Kong Bananza Any%: Tyron18 achieved a 1:06:52 WR, showing that classic platformers still have secrets to uncover. YouTube Link
- Mario Kart World: Multiple WRs shook up the leaderboard this week:
- Peach Stadium – 2:15.419 by ありすがわ (Japan)
- Dry Bones Burnout – 2:06.993 by SpeZy (UK), first sub-2:07 run
- Koopa Troopa Beach – 1:27.948 by mori (USA), breaking a 101-day record drought
YouTube Links
- Star Fox 2 – Normal New Game: ghostkiller98 posted a 12:42 PB, continuing the trend of impressive retro run improvements. YouTube Link
Tournaments & Marathons
- EventFAST 52: Ludwig hosted a 52-hour charity speedrunning marathon from Sept 26–28, featuring a mix of retro and modern classics. Event Post
- Big Bad Game-a-thon 2025: A live Twitch marathon showcasing a variety of games and runners. Watch Live
- 7th Annual Pokémon Red Any% Glitchless Tournament: Running from September 18 to early November, this tournament is a Swiss-style bracket for the first three rounds, with the top 27 advancing to playoffs. Schedule & Stream
Notable Speedrunning Feats
- FFX Minigame Skipped: DoctorSwellman finally skipped what’s considered FFX’s most hated minigame, showing perseverance pays off. YouTube Link
- Burrito Speedrun: ScottishSwitchblade achieved 19:10 PB, despite discovering something they couldn’t rage reset. YouTube Link
- Hard Corps: Uprising Blindfolded: Anti_Aaron completed a 44:17 WR, proving that some runs are all about skill, not sight. YouTube Link
- Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil: CUTTING_CREW completed the game deathless on Nightmare, all kills, no artifact, a feat that might be unique. YouTube Link
- Sands of Aura: Zanaroo123 hit a 2:16:48 PB, a notable speedrun in a lesser-known title. YouTube Link
Glitch Highlights
- Zelda: Wind Waker: Lorehub77 shared a mind-bending glitch that has the community asking, “How does this even work?” Reddit Video
Community Discussion
The weekend discussion thread reminded runners and viewers to share their favorite streamers and must-watch runs, keeping the social side of speedrunning active.
It’s been a week full of precision, skill, and record-breaking moments! Whether you’re chasing a new PB or just enjoying the runs, the speedrunning community continues to impress with creativity and dedication.
Source: reddit.com