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Games Done Quick is a beacon of hope for the gaming community
If you read a lot of gaming news - or work with it, like I do - you cannot help but become a little cynical sometimes. 2026 has been a brutal year for the industry, following an equally galling 2025. Beset by layoffs, harried by studio closures, and somehow staring down the barrel of the console...
GDQ cancels SNK-sponsored stream & refuses funds due to Saudi Arabia PIF ownership
Games Done Quick faced backlash for including SNK in its charity due to the latter's ownership by the Saudi state-backed investment group.
Games Done Quick Cancels SNK-Sponsored Metal Slug Stream Over Saudi Ownership Concerns
Games Done Quick canceled an SNK-sponsored Metal Slug speedrunning stream on July 12, 2026, following community criticism of the publisher’s ownership ties to Saudi Arabia. GDQ said it would refuse the sponsorship payment and would not work with SNK again. The broadcast was organized to celebrate...
Summer Games Done Quick Cancels Sponsored SNK Stream Due to "Human Rights Concerns"
Summer Games Done Quick canceled a sponsored stream with SNK, citing ethical concerns regarding the developer’s majority ownership by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
GDQ backlash results in canceled with Saudi Arabia-backed SNK
The Games Done Quick speedrunning charity canceled a Metal Slug stream partway through after backlash to partnering with the Saudi Arabia-backed SNK
Games Done Quick announces and then quickly cancels SNK-sponsored stream because of company's Saudi ownership
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is now over, and while it's been a grand time as usual, one of the group's post-event streams - dedicated to celebrating Metal Slug's 30th anniversary - was ended early after many viewers expressed disappointment due to developer-publisher SNK's ties to the Saudi-owned...
Games Done Quick cancels SNK streams after just two hours as Saudi link sparks backlash
Games Done Quick canceled a sponsored SNK showcase after less than three hours, following backlash over the company’s ties to Saudi Arabia.
GDQ Cancels SNK Stream Over Saudi Arabia Ties
Games Done Quick is best known for its feel-good moments like a dog hitting a walk-off home run in a baseball video game while raising money for charity. However, this year's Summer Games Done Quick charity stream ran into controversy after GDQ announced a sponsored stream with SNK only to cancel...
Games Done Quick apologizes for partnering with Saudi-owned studio SNK
The speedrunning event cancelled a sponsored stream with SNK after community members sounded the alarm.
Summer Games Done Quick raises $2.4 million for charity, cancels sponsored stream with SNK over Saudi Arabia ties
"We will review and strengthen our process for evaluating future sponsors and partners."
Games Done Quick Cancels SNK Sponsorship Live On Stream Following ‘Human Rights Concerns’ Raised By Fans
GDQ's sponsored Metal Slug event was cut short live on stream due to outcry from fans
"GDQ Is Committed To Supporting Human Rights & Inclusivity" - GDQ Cancels SNK-Sponsored Stream, After Significant Backlash
"Going forward, we will review and strengthen our process for evaluating future sponsors". The speedrunning organisation Games Done Quick made a speedy U-turn on its decision to host a sponsored SNK stream last night after receiving a wave of negative online feedback over its choice to work with...
GDQ Ends SNK Partnership Hours After Announcement Due To Saudi Ownership
Games Done Quick quickly terminated its partnership with SNK after public backlash focused on the latter's Saudi ownership.
"An oversight we deeply regret": Games Done Quick cancel SNK-sponsored stream following backlash over studio's Saudi Arabian ownership
Games Done Quick, the speedrunning organisation behind events like Games Done Queer and the yearly Summer Games Done Quick, have cancelled a stream sponsored by Metal Slug developers SNK following backlash to the fighting game studio being majority owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund....
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 raises another $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders
Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2026 has finished up raising another $2.4 million (£1.8m) for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières. Read more
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 keeps things steady with $2.4M raised for Doctors Without Borders
This year's final SGDQ total is in line with this year's Awesome Games Done Quick and last year's SGDQ event, but it took some effort to get there.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 7 here
This year's SGDQ comes to an end tonight and the best runs have been saved for last.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 6 here
Saros, Slay the Spire 2, Balatro, Super Mario Maker 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 3 on guitar? There's so much you won't want to miss.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 5 here
The Silly Games Done Quick block continues through the afternoon, but then things get awesomely serious.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 4 here
After the sun sets, it's time to start getting silly with this year's Silly Games Done Quick block.
Say My Name: What it takes to make it to the Games Done Quick stage
A speedrunner recounts what it took for her to reach the GDQ stage, both in the game and beyond it.
Pragmata speedrun completed in under 80 minutes during Games Done Quick 2026
Pragmata made its speedrunning debut at Summer Games Done Quick with a thrilling run that showed off its high-skill tricks.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 3 here
This year's SGDQ has already surpassed $250,000 for Doctors Without Borders. WEE!
Kirby Air Riders' Summer Games Done Quick debut proves why it's the Switch 2's best game
Kirby Air Riders made its debut at this year's Summer Games Done Quick with a record-breaking performance.
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