Earlier within the 12 months, charity speedrunning occasion Summer Games Done Quick made the choice to delay until August in gentle of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Organisers have now made the choice to cancel the on-site elements of the occasion, opting as an alternative for a completely on-line occasion.
Previously, SGDQ had hoped to go forward with its bodily occasion in Bloomington, MN from August 16-23, 2020. With the continued concern over the pandemic, organisers say “we will move the event to online-only, broadcasting the event from our studio with participants performing speedruns from the safety of their homes.” The dates for SGDQ will stay the identical. It’s simply the venue that’s altering this time.
In gentle of the change, SGDQ is reopening speedrunner submissions from June sixth – 17th, presumably to permit for individuals who wouldn’t have been capable of attend in particular person a possibility to take part within the now on-line model. You can discover out different particulars on the GDQ website.
Not lengthy after initially delaying the occasion, GDQ hosted a Corona Relief Done Quick occasion elevating cash for Direct Relief offering medical sources and protecting gear to medical staff in the course of the pandemic.
While you watch for the speedy summer time runs, you possibly can take a look at some glorious speedruns from the winter within the best moments from Awesome Games Done Quick 2020.
