Shock, We're Getting Even More Games Done Quick This Summer

Charity group Games Done Quick has revealed it’s partnering with the world’s largest gaming occasion, Gamescom, to convey GDQ to Europe for a brand new, three-day-long speedrunning spectacle. Introduced earlier at this time, the upcoming Gamescom GDQ marathon will happen August 28-30 at Gamescom. These attending the conference will get the thrilling alternative to observe the occasions stay at Cologne, Germany’s Koelnmesse, however relaxation assured that these at dwelling will nonetheless have the ability to tune into each Twitch and YouTube to observe quite a few highly-skilled speedrunners blaze by means of their favourite video games.

For effectively over a decade, GDQ has served as a wonderful means for the gaming group to lift cash for charitable organizations whereas additionally offering viewers with over two weeks of thrilling, high-level speedruns to gawk at every year. In 2025 alone, the group raised practically $5.5 million throughout its two annual marathons–Superior Games Done Quick and Summer Games Done Quick–and a handful of different particular occasions, comparable to two, femme-focused Flame Fatales marathons.

Proceeds earned throughout Gamescom GDQ will probably be donated to Gaming for Democracy, a newly-founded initiative that helps “civic engagement and democratic values by means of gaming tradition.” This marks the group’s first time donating to this trigger, in addition to the primary time GDQ has taken place in Europe.

“Games Done Quick and Gamescom are an ideal match,” Gamescom head Stefan Heikhaus wrote in a press launch asserting the partnership. “Right here, it turns into clear what makes gaming so particular: the sense of group, the eagerness, the competitors, but additionally merely the enjoyment of taking part in video games and creatively pushing the boundaries of the principles.”

Since its inception again in 2010, GDQ has raised greater than $60 million for charities comparable to Docs With out Borders, Stop Most cancers Basis, Malala Fund, and Race Ahead. Over time, the group has managed to drag off some really spectacular feats, comparable to its 70-person Tremendous Mario 64 speedrun from earlier this 12 months. Runner registration for Gamescom GDQ will open on Could 4, with extra particulars and a full rundown of the occasion to be revealed quickly after.