Awesome Games Done Quick 2025: Watch Day 1 here

Here we are at the beginning of another fresh year, dear readers! If you’ve been keeping up with this site or the gaming community as a whole, you’re likely aware of what this signifies. It’s time once more for Awesome Games Done Quick to make its grand comeback! This year, AGDQ is taking place during the first complete week of the new year, gathering the world’s finest speedrunners in one spot to guide viewers through some of the most significant games from yesteryears and the present. Just as they do annually, they’ll be doing it all for charity, captivating a global audience on Twitch.

2025’s edition of Awesome Games Done Quick has come back to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Several participants are present for live gaming sessions, while others are joining virtually from their homes. This year’s event aims to collect funds for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Stay tuned with Shacknews as we follow all the action throughout the week and provide you with a daily schedule. Moreover, we’ll be featuring the most exciting runs that shouldn’t be missed!

You can watch all of the action in the embed below!

https://player.twitch.tv/

Awesome Games Done Quick 2025: Day 1 schedule

As a devoted enthusiast, here’s my breakdown of the Day 1 lineup, drawn from the Games Done Quick site, featuring some intriguing speedruns worth catching. Please note that times may shift due to actual run durations and other scheduling factors.

Here’s my take on the Day 1 schedule, grabbed from the Games Done Quick website, with a few speedruns you shouldn’t miss! Remember, times are flexible because they can change based on actual runtimes and various scheduling issues.

Time (All Times PT)GameRunRunner(s)Target Time
8:30 AMPre-Show30:00
9:00 AMPikminAll Parts – SwitchRay0ken1:15:00
10:24 AMPortal 2Single Player No SLA – PCMsushi1:05:00
11:54 AMKirby Air RideCity Trial Any% – WiiBluekandy55:00
12:58 PMMega Man X3Any% – SNESZachary Ewing43:00
1:56 PMOri and the Blind ForestRandomizer World Tour 11 – PCCovertMuffin1:00:00
3:30 PMAstro BotAny% – PS5KingJO4442:20:00
6:19 PMThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerAny% – GCLinkus71:10:00
7:44 PMTomb Raider (2013)Any% – PCBloodThunder1:15:00
9:14 PMAlan Wake 2: Night SpringsAll Episodes – PS5SweetPeebs40:00
10:01 PMAlan Wake 2: The Lake HouseAny% – PS5suavepeanut17:00
10:25 PMLEGO The HobbitRestricted Any% (Co-op) – PCDr_Pi, Zojalyx32:00
11:04 PMVan HelsingAny% – PS2DECosmic40:00
11:51 PMTurok 2: Seeds of Evil (Remastered)Any% – PCRifampin55:00
12:53 AMGrief SyndromeAll Chapters – PCFroob32:00
1:32 AMRuff CityAny% NWG – PCSeirea18:00
1:59 AMSuper Lucky’s TaleAny% – PCstevetvonline1:00:00
3:14 AMDick TracyAny% – NESMadMegaX38125:00
3:46 AMSnake Rattle ‘n’ RollAny% (2-Player) – NESyelsraek, chessjerk8:00
4:05 AMMighty Morphin Power RangersAll Ranger – SNESMRRKNIGHT35:00
4:47 AMNinja Gaiden 2Any% – NESTheRetroRunner20:00
5:14 AMFinal Fantasy Legend 2Any% No Credit Warp – SwitchToorima42:00

9:00AM – Pikmin

Embark on a trip down memory lane with Nintendo’s Pikmin series, as we revisit its humble beginnings! You might recall that Pikmin was recently remastered and released as part of a retro collection on the Switch, which is the version we’ll be showcasing. If you missed out on experiencing the original, this is your chance to discover the timeless classic that marks the start of this year’s marathon week.

3:30PM – Astro Bot

From last year, the highly praised game is set to appear at Games Done Quick for the first time. The speedrunning community continues to work on perfecting Astro Bot, despite it being just four months since its launch. Given how well-made this game seems to be by Team ASOBI, the estimated time required just to complete the game is a substantial 2 hours and 20 minutes. Why not join us to pick up some strategies for an engaging Sunday activity?

11:53PM – Turok 2: Seeds of Evil (Remastered)

We’re thrilled to honor Nightdive Studios’ collection of remastered projects. This studio deserves a lot of recognition for kick-starting the Turok revival, which is reaching its peak with an upcoming new installment in the series. As you eagerly await the release of Turok 4, why not join us in celebrating Turok 2 by playing this run from Rifampin?

The event known as “Awesome Games Done Quick 2025” is happening from today until Saturday, January 11. For additional details, visit the official Games Done Quick website and stay tuned to Shacknews throughout the week for more updates on this week’s marathon.

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2025-01-05 17:27