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Published , by Ozzie Mejia
The Hype Train keeps on rolling, as the world's top speedrunners continue through Summer Games Done Quick. This year, they're just a few weeks little later than usual and that's because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But that's not stopping the runners from completing their mission to raise money for charity. We're in the middle of seven days of speedrunning action, with runners blazing through the top games of the past and present for a worldwide audience on Twitch.
Summer Games Done Quick was supposed to come to you from Bloomington, MN. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic led to the physical event being canceled. Instead, everybody has been going online. This year's event will raise money for Doctors Without Borders and the runners have already raised over $525,000 in just four days. Shacknews will be watching all week and we'll make sure to check in with the daily schedule each day this week, while also spotlighting noteworty runs worth following.
But first, let's take a look at a highlight from Day 4. Even mamas and doggos want to get in on the fun!
Here's the full schedule for Day 5, taken from the Games Done Quick website, along with a handful of runs to check out. (Times are subject to change.)
| Time (All Times PT) | Game | Run | Runner(s) | Target Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:43 AM | Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition | Legacy of Bhaal% (current patch) - PC | SeriouslySurly | 38:00 |
| 7:37 AM | The Simpsons Arcade Game | Any% Normal (JP) - PS3 | LRock617 | 25:00 |
| 8:12 AM | Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg | Any% - Gamecube | Kyrrone | 1:15:00 |
| 9:37 AM | DOOM 64 (2020) | Be Gentle Speed - PC | ZELLLOOO | 40:00 |
| 10:18 AM | DOOM 64 (2020) - Lost Levels | Be Gentle Speed - PC | ZELLLOOO | 16:00 |
| 10:44 AM | Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Dark Forces II | Any% - PC | Alnak | 32:00 |
| 11:26 AM | Blood | Any% One Unit Whole (No Episode Warp) - PC | Psych0sis | 33:00 |
| 12:17 PM | Doom 3 | Any% - PC | ripchip_ | 1:10:00 |
| 1:37 PM | Warframe | Boss Showcase - PC | KrusKader | 23:00 |
| 2:18 PM | Mega Man 9 | Any% Race - Wii | Slurpeeninja, HJA | 40:00 |
| 3:08 PM | Yakuza Kiwami 2 | Any% - PC | Froob | 2:10:00 |
| 5:46 PM | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Randomizer Co-op - N64 | Raikaru, WoodenBarrel | 3:00:00 |
| 8:56 PM | Bonus Game 4 - Half-Life: Alyx | Any% No Spin - PC | Buffet Time | 40:00 |
| 9:46 PM | DOOM Eternal | Any% No Major Glitches (Nightmare Difficulty) - PC | BloodShot9001 | 2:00:00 |
| 11:56 PM | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Any% - PC | Klooger | 1:35:00 |
| 1:41 AM | We Happy Few | We All Fall Down - PC | DemonicRobots | 30:00 |
| 2:21 AM | Miami Vice | Any% - PC | KZ_FREW | 25:00 |
| 2:56 AM | Valdis Story: Abyssal City | Any% - PC | RiskyCB | 34:00 |
| 3:40 AM | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Any% - PC | ChaosDrifter | 51:00 |
| 4:41 AM | Elevator Action Returns | 1CC - Saturn | The Opponent | 18:00 |
| 5:09 AM | Terminator: SkyNET | Any% - DOS | tbcr | 18:00 |
| 5:37 AM | Hello Neighbor | PC Any% - PC | smythe | 14:00 |
We're on a bit of a beat 'em up kick following Wednesday's Battletoads review. And really, do brawlers come any better than the classic Simpsons Arcade Game? We don't get to see this one run too often, so it's nice to see it get the spotlight here at SGDQ 2020 Online. Unlike Battletoads, this is more satisfying kind of nostalgia.
We're much more used to seeing Zelda games run at these Games Done Quick events. Ocarina of Time is a particular favorite. However, it's nice to see the folks at GDQ mix things up a bit with this year's run. This is a Randomizer Co-Op run, which means item layouts are going to be completely random. This changes up the entire speedrunning dynamic and often leads to some memorable moments, so be sure to check this one out.
We've been dying to see this one here at Shacknews. We love our DOOM, even if Eternal wasn't the best DOOM in the series. It's still a new DOOM and, in the speedrunning world, that means it's a fresh watch. We're excited to see some of the different strategies at work here, especially on Nightmare Difficulty. If you want to learn more about this run, be sure to read up on our interview with Bloodshot9001.
Summer Games Done Quick 2020 Online will take place from now through Saturday, August 22. For more, check out the Games Done Quick website and be sure to watch all of the action from Twitch.