Itâs been another wild week in the speedrunning community, with charity milestones, long-lost glitches unearthed, and a flood of new world records. Hereâs your roundup of the biggest stories from r/speedrun this week!
đ GDQâs Games Done Queer Raises Over $51,000 for Lambda Legal
ElipsysStrider shared the news that Games Done Queer, GDQâs first event dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ charities, wrapped up last weekend with an impressive $51,000 raised for Lambda Legal. The event featured a stacked lineup of runs, capped off by the chaotic âMasterpiece – 80085%â finale (yes, itâs pronounced âboobs percentâ). All runs are now available on YouTube, so if you missed it live, itâs well worth a binge.
đŽ AGDQ 2026: Games List and a Massive Relay
The hype for Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 is in full swing!
- amyrlinn dropped the full AGDQ 2026 game list, revealing a mix of classics, modern hits, and some community surprises.
- Meanwhile, Kingjo444 announced theyâll be hosting a 70-person relay at the eventâa logistical miracle and a community effort on a scale we rarely see. Expect chaos, camaraderie, and plenty of PBs.
đĽ Record Breakers of the Week
Itâs been a record-setting week across the board:
- đšď¸ Quick & Crash (Arcade) â imshocker clocked in an insane 1.481s WR, proving reflexes can be art.
- âď¸ Might & Magic VII any% NMG â Xenoras (aka RisingHuman) achieved a 37:36 WR, continuing the classic RPGâs speed renaissance.
- đ Cars 2 â After years of failed attempts, GhostHNW finally found a shortcut on the last âunbreakableâ track.
- đ¨ BRC (Bomb Rush Cyberfunk) â SpecialFX celebrated holding every Score Attack record for a full year, officially âAll City King.â
- đ Super Mario Bros. TAS â Meester_Tweester set a quirky but cool record with seven Lightning 4-2 ties in a row, breaking Niftskiâs previous streak of five.
𧊠New Glitches and Discoveries
Itâs been a big week for tech finds and glitch hunters:
- After 30 years, iammusiqal uncovered a new zip in Ristarâproof that even decades-old games can still surprise us.
- Vinjul1704 started a discussion about smaller games in need of glitch hunters, inviting players to help discover tech in lesser-known 3D titles.
- Retro-Critics posted a TAS request for an SMB1 wall jump, sparking some classic technical debate.
đŹ Spotlight: Charity and Community Events
Two major charity events are hitting the calendar this month:
- đ Check Please-A-Palooza 6 returns Nov 8â9, raising money for Girls Who Code. Hosted by z_barf and team, the event promises cozy vibes, goofy incentives, live music, and raffles. You can catch it live at chkplz.org.
- Games Done Queer set a strong precedent for future inclusive eventsâexpect to see more charity marathons branching out with specific causes and identities in mind.
đšď¸ Featured Videos & History Deep Dives
If youâre looking for something to watch between runs, this week was stacked with great longform content:
- DoctorSwellman released a Mass Effect Any% Speedrun History, diving deep into the evolution of RPG routing.
- Rymoswag premiered The Speedrun History of Mario Galaxy, exploring how one of Nintendoâs most beloved 3D titles was optimized over the years.
- butterdip_ gave us LEGO Indiana Jones destroyed by speedrunners, a fun reminder that even family-friendly games can get hilariously broken.
- darkjapan404 conducted a thoughtful interview with Marshmallow, one of the original GameFAQs guide legends and Perfect Dark champion, to celebrate GameFAQsâ 30th anniversary.
đ§ Oddities and Deep Cuts
A few more gems from the weekâs posts:
- Zophar1 is trying to speedrun Bram Stokerâs Dracula on Sega CDâdespite calling it âa giant buggy pile of trash.â We respect the dedication.
- itsbringr pulled off a clutch Project Zomboid fishing run at 13:31.500, proof that even survival games can get the speedrun treatment.
- ghostkiller98 set a PB in Star Fox 2 (Normal) at 11:47, showing that the SNES classic still has room for improvement.
đ Whatâs Next
With Check Please-A-Palooza 6 happening this weekend and AGDQ 2026 prep in full swing, the communityâs momentum doesnât seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Whether youâre into glitch hunting, history, or just watching ridiculous TAS magic, thereâs something for everyone right now.
Thatâs all for this weekâs wrap-up!
Got a record, event, or discovery you want featured next time? Drop it in r/speedrun or tag me if youâre doing something wild.
đ Until next weekâkeep your splits tight, your RNG kind, and your PBs shiny.
Source: reddit