My emotions and heart must be going through second puberty because man, oh man, have I been living for feel-good news. Yesterday we covered how Stray was raising money for real-world cats (I wouldn’t say I like cats, and the story gave me all the feels). Now today, we’re covering how Awesome Games Done Quick 2023 raised over $2.6 Million (roughly R44 million) for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
For those who might not know, Awesome Games Done Quick is an annual event where speedrunners from around the world get together and spend a week speedrunning games for charity. It’s truly a sight to behold, especially when you’re me and go through life and games slower than a one-armed sloth.
Over the last few years, Awesome Games Done Quick has raised over $43 million for various charities, roughly R73 million – a feat indeed.
During the Awesome Games Done Quick 2023 event, four world records were set:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Co-op Any % Arcade Old Patch by Benja and Paul-Knives: 56 minutes, 18 seconds
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Any % with Bank Run by Jhay: 2 hours, 54 minutes, 51.33 seconds
PowerWash Simulator
6 Players, All Vehicles, No Soap by Amyrlinn, Bullets, Biglaw, Enigma Requiem, AngelicKnight, and Acadiel: 33 minutes, 31.7 seconds
Steven Seagal Is The Final Option (Prototype)
Any % 9 exits by Crak Atak: 21 minutes, 44.6 seconds