Games Done Quick has grown beyond its two biannual mainline marathons. In addition to its regular Hotfix shows, Games Done Quick has expanded to include two week-long Fatales marathons, a weekend TwitchCon marathon, and celebrations of Black speedrunners with Black in a Flash.
This weekend, for the first time, GDQ will be looking out for its LGBTQIA+ community with Games Done Queer, a weekend marathon celebrating queer runners across the gaming space. To learn more about this exciting event, I spoke with Rae “Raeclun” Brusky prior to the start of the marathon.
Brusky shared insights on the formation of Games Done Queer, what led to its creation, the collaboration with Lambda Legal, and the crucial timing of this marathon weekend. He also highlighted some of the runs to watch over the next few days and the excitement surrounding the weekend’s final run, which spotlights the Kaizo Mario community.
Games Done Quick is coming off some exciting marathon wins. Most recently, the team headed to TwitchCon for Games Done Quick Express and raised $31,076 for World Central Kitchen. Prior to that, the women and femmes of GDQ held Flame Fatales, raising $151,336 for the Malala Fund.
Of course, the mainline GDQ marathon events continue to be remarkable. Summer Games Done Quick 2025 raised over $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders, further solidifying GDQ’s impact in both the gaming and charity communities.
With Games Done Queer joining the lineup, GDQ continues to broaden its reach and inclusivity, celebrating diverse voices in the speedrunning community. Stay tuned for what promises to be an inspiring and entertaining weekend of gaming.
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