The gaming community is buzzing with excitement as Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 (AGDQ 2025) prepares to kick off. The renowned charity marathon, which showcases speedrunning talent, is set to begin on Sunday, January 5, running through the following week. Streaming live from the Wyndham Grand in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the event will feature various games and speedrun challenges, all aimed at raising funds for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
With streaming scheduled to commence at 8:30 AM PT / 11:30 AM ET, fans can catch all the action on the official Games Done Quick Twitch channel. Following the event, individual runs will also be available on the GDQ YouTube channel for those hoping to relive or catch up on specific moments they might have missed.
This year, AGDQ 2025 promises to be not only entertaining but also innovative, with highlights including unique gaming experiences. A standout among the scheduled runs is one featuring Elden Ring played with, believe it or not, a saxophone! After witnessing last summer's remarkable home run performance with Super Nintendo games, this jazzy rendition is generating substantial buzz.
Donations are at the heart of AGDQ, facilitating the marathon's charitable endeavors. Viewers are encouraged to contribute via the Games Done Quick website, with incentives such as unique prizes for those who donate during the event. Some games listed on the schedule require donations to be ‘unlocked,’ adding another layer of excitement for fans who want to see specific plays.
The complete AGDQ 2025 schedule reveals a plethora of speedruns lined up, showcasing both beloved classics and newer titles. A few key runs include:
- January 5:
- Pikmin: 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET - All parts run, estimated time 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Astro Bot: 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET - Any% run, estimated time 2 hours, 20 minutes
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker: 6:19 PM PT / 9:19 PM ET - Any% run, estimated time 1 hour, 10 minutes
- January 6:
- Alan Wake II DLC: 9:14 PM PT / 12:14 AM ET - Night Springs: All episodes, estimated time 40 minutes
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: 4:42 PM PT / 7:42 PM ET - Any% run with two players using one controller, estimated time 33 minutes
- January 7:
- Unicorn Overlord: 7:47 AM PT / 10:47 AM ET - Any% Story run, estimated time 24 minutes
- Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster: 7:07 PM PT / 10:07 PM ET - Different Ending A NG run, estimated time 43 minutes
- January 8:
- Fallout: New Vegas: 5:07 PM PT / 8:07 PM ET - All Romances run, estimated time 30 minutes
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: 7:24 PM PT / 10:24 PM ET - Main Quest run, estimated time 32 minutes
- January 9:
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: 10:54 AM PT / 1:54 PM ET - All Dungeons run, estimated time 2 hours, 50 minutes
- January 10:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET - 48 Tracks (DLC), 200cc, No Items, estimated time 1 hour, 30 minutes
- January 11:
- Elden Ring: 12:52 PM PT / 3:52 PM ET - Saxophone-controlled Boss Showcase, estimated time 20 minutes
All events are specially curated to keep pace with the spirit of speedrunning, where games are completed as quickly as possible, showcasing gamers’ skills, strategies, and quirks. AGDQ serves as not just entertainment but also as significant fundraising for cancer research, proving the gaming community's ability to unite for charitable causes.
With each passionate run, players strive not only for personal records but also contribute to life-saving initiatives. This outing promises to enthrall audiences across the globe, whether they tune in for the skillful displays, the fun, or the cause. Prepare for high energy, adrenaline-pumping moments, and touching examples of community spirit as AGDQ 2025 approaches.