Games Done Quick

"GDQ" redirects here. For other uses, see GDQ (disambiguation).
Games Done Quick
StatusActive
GenreVideo game speedruns
Video games and charity
VenueVarious
Location(s)Various
CountryUnited States
InauguratedJanuary 1, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-01-01)
FounderMike Uyama[1]
Most recentJuly 7, 2024; 2 months ago (2024-07-07)
Organized byGames Done Quick, LLC
Websitegamesdonequick.com

Games Done Quick (GDQ) is a semiannual video game speedrun charity marathon held in the United States, originally organized by the Speed Demos Archive and SpeedRunsLive communities. Since 2015, it has been handled by Games Done Quick, LLC.[2] Held since 2010, the events have raised money for several charities.

The two flagship events held by Games Done Quick are Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), held in early January every year, which raises money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, and Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ), usually held in late June or early July every year, which raises money for Doctors Without Borders. Both events last for seven days. In addition to these events, GDQ hosts several other broadcasts throughout the year, including smaller marathons supporting different charities, one-off events for special occasions, and regular GDQ Hotfix programming throughout the year.

The events are broadcast live on Twitch. Viewers are encouraged to donate for incentives during the stream such as selecting the file name or main character's name in a run, having the runners attempt more difficult challenges, and entering sweepstakes for the chance of winning prizes.[3] As of July 2024, over $51 million has been raised across 46 marathons through more than 911,000 separate donations.[4]

  1. ^ Shanley, Patrick (January 4, 2019). "How an Event Dedicated to Playing Video Games as Fast as Possible Raises Millions For Charity". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 5, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  2. ^ "Privacy Policy". Games Done Quick, LLC. August 6, 2015. Archived from the original on August 1, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  3. ^ Smith, Ernie (January 13, 2015). "How Gaming Gurus Reinvented Telethons for the Web". Association Now. Archived from the original on July 14, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  4. ^ "All Events — Index". gamesdonequick.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.