It’s The Perfect Time To Watch GDQ
Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2026 has concluded its charity marathon, raising $1.3 million through high-profile speedruns.
📍 Where it landed
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 returned to Minneapolis to raise millions for charity. The event concluded with a Clair Obscur finale that capped the $1.3M marathon.
Epilogue added 62d ago, after coverage quieted.
Questions people are asking
How much money did SGDQ 2026 raise?
The charity marathon raised $1.3 million.
Where did the event take place?
Summer Games Done Quick returned to Minneapolis.
Which games were featured in the speedruns?
Featured runs included Clair Obscur, Slay the Spire 2, Mario Maker 2, and RE Requiem.
What happened
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The Summer Games Done Quick 2026 event recently concluded its seventh day, featuring a Clair Obscur finale. The marathon, which returned to Minneapolis, raised $1.3 million for charity and showcased runs of titles including Slay the Spire 2, Mario Maker 2, and RE Requiem.
Coverage from Shane the Gamer and Shacknews focused on the daily schedules and specific game runs. MPR News highlighted the event's return to Minneapolis and its fundraising goals, while Kotaku and Aftermath emphasized the quality of the speedruns currently available for viewing.
Future attention may turn toward the specific speedruns highlighted by Kotaku as essential viewing and the ongoing community discussion regarding favorite games to watch in the speedrunning format.
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