# It’s The Perfect Time To Watch GDQ

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-11 14:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 3.91

## Executive Summary
Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2026 has concluded its charity marathon, raising $1.3 million through high-profile speedruns.

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Summer Games Done Quick, Perfect Time To Watch GDQ, Watch Day, SGDQ, Slay the Spire, Mario Maker, RE Requiem Runs Live Today, Incredible Speedruns You Have To Watch Right Now, Clair Obscur Finale Caps, Charity Marathon

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane the Gamer | SGDQ 2026 Day 7: Clair Obscur Finale Caps $1.3M Charity Marathon | 2026-07-10 16:41 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPWUlmYXIyclNQSzJZYlNmR0ItQ3ZzbE5CeE1XdmJBMVppdklubUg0eGVRbVlqOXlkM2xrSHRucUFUd3Jtd0pOSFFoZWUwU1BHT09XMDlKNGg4QU1XNjRaaldlV09kNXJ3ZzJfbUFXS3hyNnVaSS02ak5ESGxpek0wZ21HdldzX1Awam9QdlhsV3ViNXNMaGFTYXpBMFczZTZpQzJRdHNEczI0dw?oc=5) |
| Shacknews | Shack Chat: What's your favorite video game to watch speedrunners play? | 2026-07-10 16:41 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxPMnJ1aTJyeXc3UVZqLS1Oa1ZSSmhXams4cWYxaXB0MndtVC1jWmtLbUJRb0FmRkpzdWNDTnFoeUhfUWhJMXd1d1JENmxDNGljS1NaWHdoXy1tcTR1R005R0x3Qk83aTRkZkFjaEVwZjctRFJPSjVCdDdrYjNRRFZwYTFsTU7SAZABQVVfeXFMTlZiVnV1Nl9sNXNfTEJnZUJGSjBRTEJEbjJBb2Rpa0YwUXczdUNsbzBpUVJ6ejBMaDE5SmkzSVIzUXg2dDRFYWNrWWc3OVE4YUVidGNjeUM1VXluU0ZJM0VOUVdObmVQRmpoMW9WRWJ4NnRRNFVkUkd1dFF5Sm9INGtyU3BuTkR1RHlieFlndXB3?oc=5) |
| Shacknews | Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 7 here | 2026-07-10 16:41 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxOZXA1Q2ctVDN6eG81dXFXa1hJNHZNcUhWVmtqeU5NMW5LTkZSTEJkcVlFa3VjVWlodDBRZXhrUE1jN2pBVm1mckZOLW9DVHN2NUNWWC1mSGtVVVZlVmlHdGhiUlYwT0ozcGp4Z2h1WGgwemJ3SlZ4M1RNLURjUlVXLUJYNWxBRk1VZVJtN3VGQdIBmwFBVV95cUxOY2h3eEIxbVJRSGtTa29iSnpxWTdIWGN3WTR5eGVkVlQyN0JUY2txalZTUF9vaFRyQWp3WW5GaVpTV1dTNEd1QXdLeWxpaGtLZm9zeVhKdVhQUk5LdzZlNTgxMkhBQ0lPZGROVE9DZG40Wk83UjhtbzdsM0NFSEdBSkt0WU01VVFoU3ZlLWNIUnktdl84SEMySzFKZw?oc=5) |
| Shane the Gamer | SGDQ 2026 Day 6: Slay the Spire 2, Mario Maker 2 and RE Requiem Runs Live Today | 2026-07-10 16:41 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxOMGQ5Wk9pczFwX09OT3NwVWJWT3lncFJsZG45dncxTTZqbmFpUF9iNERaSHRKRDk5bzh1TFhibi11cjVyWEtrVnFIRUcxdDlTNXVNMlM0T0VSa1NlMTAwVV9zeVVRZ1VxT0RtRmt0bGQxdVNHQVJlendFMlo3Y2pKencwSElKZy1lUVJYb3lmNWFJRjNZLTVGeXNhRng3NWxOeEw1Umt6RlEtREhNS0xac2V0d3JvX19D?oc=5) |
| Kotaku | 8 Incredible Speedruns You Have To Watch Right Now | 2026-07-10 16:41 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxQNURWR3VwazJ4RFY1TGRjdDNOejgtRlFORDJZOVZreXVpMmctTVRqclRqYzdEY1JON1RMSG5JdVpkYUNQYlV3VV9DejJBczluZHM3YlMtQ1ZyTnpTS1diRmlPLWxMUzZEOGxTMDhNS08wQUZfNm1wUUMxZmRIYXpyZUdfVXZhTHdQYVE?oc=5) |
| MPR News | Summer Games Done Quick returns to Minneapolis to raise millions for charity | 2026-07-10 16:41 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxNZDREMkFtSjBtclVhWm04UmRzUUdnVGdxRUk0U3Q0anZFX2ZudUFVUC1YUTZyN1BIQ2tWcnlraFhuODhwckVqZmlPTjFLSTNjZHBsbHY1UmpZTFhWYnpieGR0UEhHWWRhaUdibXNhb0lQWXQydUU0YlBuUzlYLU54aHV3MUk3UkZKNFotTzdneEtZcUhMakpGWlVHLW04Tm5I?oc=5) |
| Aftermath | It’s The Perfect Time To Watch GDQ | 2026-07-10 16:41 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXEFVX3lxTE5kLWFaeFl1eGhQMlBQdFMtNWJKcGoxTWFQdnFiTWVRYUtuaWNEV2ttWW55aGw5Y1ZvNkp2bzFXSndiZUJ5bGQ4eTVMX2RNNGpZNVhUS0VGMDYyNm54?oc=5) |

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