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==History==
==History==
The first Speed Demos Archive charity marathon was held in January 2010,<ref name="MyUser_Wired.com_January_9_2016c">{{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/2014/01/awesome-games-done-quick-2014/ |title=Speeding Through Classic Games to Beat Cancer |newspaper=Wired.com |date= |author= |accessdate= January 9, 2016}}</ref> and raised over $10,000 for [[CARE (relief agency)|CARE]].<ref name="MyUser_Vice.com_January_9_2016c">{{cite web |url=https://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/summer-games-done-quick-is-this-weekend-watch-and-be-wowed-333 |title=Summer Games Done Quick Starts This Weekend: Watch and Be Wowed |newspaper=Vice.com |date= |author= |accessdate= January 9, 2016}}</ref> Following its success, the first Awesome Games Done Quick marathon was held in January 2011, raising more than $50,000 for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.<ref name="MyUser_Kevinbondelli.com_January_9_2016c">{{cite web |url=http://www.kevinbondelli.com/2013/01/11/awesome-games-done-quick-has-already-raised-250k-for-prevent-cancer-foundation/#.VpFuvX2LTnA |title=Awesome Games Done Quick Has Already Raised $250K for Prevent Cancer Foundation |newspaper=Kevinbondelli.com |date= |author= |accessdate= January 9, 2016}}</ref> The first Summer Games Done Quick was held in August 2011, raising $20,000 for the Organisation for Autism Research.<ref name="MyUser_Researchautism.org_January_9_2016c">{{cite web |url=http://www.researchautism.org/resources/newsletters/2011/September_2011.asp |title=September_2011 |newspaper=Researchautism.org |date= |author= |accessdate=January 9, 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055828/http://www.researchautism.org/resources/newsletters/2011/September_2011.asp |archivedate=March 4, 2016 |df= }}</ref><ref name="MyUser_Https:_January_9_2016c">{{cite web |url=https://netguide.co.nz/story/gamers-speed-run-for-charity/ |title=NetGuide NZ - Gamers speed-run for charity |newspaper=Https: |date= |author= |accessdate= January 9, 2016}}</ref> Since then, both Awesome Games Done Quick and Summer Games Done Quick have recurred annually. A one-off additional marathon was held in March 2011 to support victims of the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|earthquake and tsunami in Japan]]; Japan Relief Done Quick raised over $25,000. Another one-off additional marathon was held in March 2015 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the [[God of War (franchise)|''God of War'' franchise]]; God of War Done Quick raised over $3,500.
The first Speed Demos Archive charity marathon was held in January 2010,<ref name="MyUser_Wired.com_January_9_2016c">{{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/2014/01/awesome-games-done-quick-2014/ |title=Speeding Through Classic Games to Beat Cancer |newspaper=Wired.com |date= |author= |accessdate= January 9, 2016}}</ref> and raised over $10,000 for [[CARE (relief agency)|CARE]].<ref name="MyUser_Vice.com_January_9_2016c">{{cite web |url=https://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/summer-games-done-quick-is-this-weekend-watch-and-be-wowed-333 |title=Summer Games Done Quick Starts This Weekend: Watch and Be Wowed |newspaper=Vice.com |date= |author= |accessdate= January 9, 2016}}</ref> Following its success, the first Awesome Games Done Quick marathon was held in January 2011, raising more than $50,000 for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.<ref name="MyUser_Kevinbondelli.com_January_9_2016c">{{cite web |url=http://www.kevinbondelli.com/2013/01/11/awesome-games-done-quick-has-already-raised-250k-for-prevent-cancer-foundation/#.VpFuvX2LTnA |title=Awesome Games Done Quick Has Already Raised $250K for Prevent Cancer Foundation |newspaper=Kevinbondelli.com |date= |author= |accessdate= January 9, 2016}}</ref> The first Summer Games Done Quick was held in August 2011, raising $20,000 for the Organisation for Autism Research.<ref name="MyUser_Researchautism.org_January_9_2016c">{{cite web |url=http://www.researchautism.org/resources/newsletters/2011/September_2011.asp |title=September_2011 |newspaper=Researchautism.org |date= |author= |accessdate=January 9, 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055828/http://www.researchautism.org/resources/newsletters/2011/September_2011.asp |archivedate=March 4, 2016 |df= }}</ref><ref name="MyUser_Https:_January_9_2016c">{{cite web |url=https://netguide.co.nz/story/gamers-speed-run-for-charity/ |title=NetGuide NZ - Gamers speed-run for charity |newspaper=Https: |date= |author= |accessdate= January 9, 2016}}</ref> Since then, both Awesome Games Done Quick and Summer Games Done Quick have recurred annually. A one-off additional marathon was held in March 2011 to support victims of the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|earthquake and tsunami in Japan]]; Japan Relief Done Quick raised over $25,000. In addition, a one-off promotional event was held on March 20 2015 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the [[God of War (franchise)|''God of War'' franchise]]. Over the course of five hours, God of War Done Quick ended up raising $3,500 for [[The AbleGamers Foundation]].


==List of marathons==
==List of marathons==

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"GDQ" redirects here. For the airport, see Gondar Airport. For the language, see Mehri language.
Games Done Quick
StatusActive
GenreVideo game speedruns
VenueHilton Washington Dulles (AGDQ)
Hilton Minneapolis Downtown (SGDQ)
Location(s)Herndon, Virginia (AGDQ)
Minneapolis, Minnesota (SGDQ)
CountryUnited States
InauguratedJanuary 1, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-01-01) (AGDQ)
August 4, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-08-04) (SGDQ)
Most recentJanuary 15, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-01-15) (AGDQ)
July 2, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-07-02) (SGDQ)
Organized byGames Done Quick, LLC
Websitegamesdonequick.com

Games Done Quick is a biannual video game speedrun charity marathon held in the United States, originally organized by the Speed Demos Archive and Speedruns Live communities. Since 2015, it has been handled by Games Done Quick, LLC.[1] Held since 2010, the events have raised money for several charities; the most common two being the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders. The events are broadcast live on Twitch. Viewers are encouraged to donate for incentives during the stream such as naming characters in a run, having the runners attempt more difficult challenges, or winning prizes.[2] Over $12 million has been raised across seventeen marathons.[3]

Format

Speedrunners take turns demonstrating their prowess at beating various video games in the quickest possible time, done in front of an audience as well as a livestream through Twitch.tv.[4][5][6] Sometimes these runs may be executed in an unusual or specific way, such as fully completing every level, completing a game blindfolded,[7] or featuring multiple runners racing against one another to complete a game first.[8] Video games run in Games Done Quick events include both retro and modern titles. The runs typically feature commentary from the runner(s) or experienced commentators, as well as donation messages read by an announcer.

Most of the popular runs feature video game glitches[9] and discussion between the runner and the commentators, most frequently describing techniques or using observational humor and banter.[10] Humor and banter is especially used for non-interactive or repetitive sequences that don't require the runner to use much or any skill. Donations from viewers may feature humorous comments that contain inside jokes among the speedrunning community, as well as more personal acknowledgements concerning the charity donated to. Because of the live broadcast and wider audience, runners and commentators are encouraged to refrain from using strong profanity and offensive behavior.[11]

History

The first Speed Demos Archive charity marathon was held in January 2010,[12] and raised over $10,000 for CARE.[13] Following its success, the first Awesome Games Done Quick marathon was held in January 2011, raising more than $50,000 for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.[14] The first Summer Games Done Quick was held in August 2011, raising $20,000 for the Organisation for Autism Research.[15][16] Since then, both Awesome Games Done Quick and Summer Games Done Quick have recurred annually. A one-off additional marathon was held in March 2011 to support victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan; Japan Relief Done Quick raised over $25,000. In addition, a one-off promotional event was held on March 20 2015 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the God of War franchise. Over the course of five hours, God of War Done Quick ended up raising $3,500 for The AbleGamers Foundation.

List of marathons

Awesome Games Done Quick

Dates Venue Charity Amount raised Notes
1–3 January 2010 Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia (during MAGFest 8) CARE $10,532[17] First and only marathon to be called "Classic Games Done Quick".
6–11 January 2011 National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, Maryland Prevent Cancer Foundation $52,520[18]
4–9 January 2012 National 4-H Youth Conference Center, Washington, DC $149,045[19] First Games Done Quick event to raise over $100,000.
6–12 January 2013 $448,425[20]
5–11 January 2014 Crowne Plaza Dulles, Herndon, Virginia $1,031,665[21] First Games Done Quick event to raise over $1,000,000.
4–10 January 2015 Hilton Washington Dulles, Herndon, Virginia $1,576,085[22]
3–10 January 2016 $1,216,309[23] First (and only, as of 2017) Games Done Quick event to not raise more than the previous event.
8–15 January 2017[24] $2,222,791[25] First Games Done Quick event to raise over $2,000,000; as well as first Games Done Quick event to raise over $1 million in a single day.
7–14 January 2018[26]

Summer Games Done Quick

Dates Venue Charity Amount raised Notes
4–6 August 2011 A participant's residence in West Bountiful, Utah Organisation for Autism Research[27] $21,397[28]
24–28 May 2012 $46,279[29]
25–30 July 2013 Sheraton Denver Tech Center, Greenwood Village, Colorado Doctors Without Borders $257,181[30]
22–28 June 2014 Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado $718,235[31] $82,985 of the funds were raised through the SGDQ 2014 Bundle.[32]
26 July–2 August 2015 Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront, Saint Paul, Minnesota $1,215,601[33]
3–9 July 2016[34] Hilton Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, Minnesota $1,294,139[35] First Summer Games Done Quick to raise more than the AGDQ of the same year.
2–9 July 2017[36] Minneapolis Marriott City Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota $1,792,632[37]

Special Marathons

Marathon Dates Venue Charity Amount raised Notes
Japan Relief Done Quick 7–10 April 2011 Runners stream from their residences Doctors Without Borders $25,800[38] A marathon to support victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
God of War Done Quick 20 March 2015[39] Sony Santa Monica Studio AbleGamers Foundation $3,500+[40] Special event at Sony Santa Monica Studio as part of the 10 year anniversary of the God of War franchise. The games include God of War 1, 2, 3, Ascension and the PlayStation 3 versions of Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta that were originally released for PlayStation Portable.
Harvey Relief Done Quick 1–3 September 2017 Runners stream from their residences Houston Food Bank[41] $229,520[42] A marathon to support victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

References

  1. ^ "Privacy Policy". Games Done Quick, LLC. 2015-08-06.
  2. ^ Smith, Ernie (2015-01-13). "How Gaming Gurus Reinvented Telethons for the Web". Association Now. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "all events tracker". 2017-01-14.
  4. ^ Gach, Ethan. "Watch The Final Days Of The Weeklong Awesome Games Done Quick Charity Marathon". Kotaku. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  5. ^ "Awesome Games Done Quick is indeed awesome, will ruin productivity all week". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  6. ^ O'Connor, Alice (2017-01-09). "Awesome Games Done Quick speedruns another week". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  7. ^ Biery, Thomas (2016-07-05). "Watch a speedrunner complete Castlevania: Symphony of the Night blindfolded". Polygon. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  8. ^ Otero, Jose (2016-01-12). "11 Amazing Speedruns from Awesome Games Done Quick 2016". IGN. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  9. ^ Biery, Thomas (2016-07-09). "Summer Games Done Quick 2016 roundup: The biggest surprises of the week". Polygon. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  10. ^ "What to watch during the Summer Games Done Quick speedrun marathon". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  11. ^ "Games Done Quick". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  12. ^ "Speeding Through Classic Games to Beat Cancer". Wired.com. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  13. ^ "Summer Games Done Quick Starts This Weekend: Watch and Be Wowed". Vice.com. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  14. ^ "Awesome Games Done Quick Has Already Raised $250K for Prevent Cancer Foundation". Kevinbondelli.com. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  15. ^ "September_2011". Researchautism.org. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ "NetGuide NZ - Gamers speed-run for charity". Https:. Retrieved January 9, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  17. ^ "Classic Games Done Quick Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  18. ^ "Awesome Games Done Quick 2011 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  19. ^ "Awesome Games Done Quick 2012 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  20. ^ "Awesome Games Done Quick 2013 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  21. ^ "Awesome Games Done Quick 2014 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  22. ^ "Awesome Games Done Quick 2015 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  23. ^ "Awesome Games Done Quick 2016 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
  24. ^ Games Done Quick [@GamesDoneQuick] (July 10, 2016). "As previously announced, #AGDQ2017 will be January 8th to the 15th. Mark your calendars!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 10, 2016 – via Twitter.
  25. ^ "Awesome Games Done Quick 2017 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2017-01-15.
  26. ^ Games Done Quick [@GamesDoneQuick] (July 10, 2017). "The day after #SGDQ2017 is over is a sad day. Don't be too sad though, because #AGDQ2018 will be January 7th - 14th at Herndon, Virginia!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 10, 2017 – via Twitter.
  27. ^ "The OARacle". researchautism.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-07-10. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  28. ^ "Summer Games Done Quick 2011 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  29. ^ "Summer Games Done Quick 2012 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  30. ^ "Summer Games Done Quick 2013 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  31. ^ "Summer Games Done Quick 2014 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  32. ^ "Summer Games Done Quick 2014 Bundle". Archived from the original on 30 June 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  33. ^ "Summer Games Done Quick 2015 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  34. ^ Games Done Quick [@GamesDoneQuick] (January 10, 2016). "On the #AGDQ2016 finale, we announced our dates and location for #SGDQ2016! July 3-9th, in downtown Minneapolis, MN!" (Tweet). Retrieved January 10, 2016 – via Twitter.
  35. ^ "Summer Games Done Quick 2016 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  36. ^ Games Done Quick [@GamesDoneQuick] (January 16, 2017). "AGDQ 2017 was amazing, and we already can't wait for #SGDQ2017! It will be from July 2nd to the 9th at Minneapolis, Minnesota!" (Tweet). Retrieved January 16, 2017 – via Twitter.
  37. ^ "Summer Games Done Quick 2017 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
  38. ^ "Japan Relief Done Quick 2011 Donation Tracker". gamesdonequick.com. Retrieved 2017-01-15.
  39. ^ Aaron Kaufman; Community Strategist; Santa Monica Studio (16 March 2015). "Watch God of War Done Quick, Live March 20th". Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  40. ^ Games Done Quick [@GamesDoneQuick] (March 20, 2015). "Thanks to everyone who helped raise over $3500 for @AbleGamers and create an incredibly fun stream at @SonySantaMonica today! It was amazing" (Tweet). Retrieved March 20, 2015 – via Twitter.
  41. ^ "Games Done Quick". https://gamesdonequick.com/. Retrieved 2017-09-01. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  42. ^ https://gamesdonequick.com/tracker/21
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