AGDQ 2025 Starts This Weekend, Featuring Crazy Taxi With a Live Band, Elden Ring on a Saxophone, and Much More

Get ready for a whirlwind week of speedrunning excellence! Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) 2025 is upon us, promising a marathon of incredible gaming feats, all in the name of charity. This annual event showcases the pinnacle of speedrunning talent, with runners pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in video games.

Sunday

The AGDQ 2025 extravaganza kicks off at 9:00 AM PT with a run of Pikmin on Nintendo Switch. This will be followed by a challenging playthrough of Portal 2. Sunday’s schedule also includes a series of exciting runs. A Kirby’s Air Ride run will follow, followed by a captivating showcase of Astro Bot. The day will climax with a captivating run of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. This particular game is renowned for its regular appearance at AGDQ, where each year sees improved run times as the community unearths new shortcuts.

• 9:00 AM PT: Pikmin – All Parts
• 10:24 AM: Portal 2 – Single player No SLA
• 1:56 PM: Ori and the Blind Forest – Randomizer World Tour 11
• 3:30 PM: Astro Bot – Any%
• 6:19 PM: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – Any%
• 9:14 PM: Alan Wake 2: Night Springs – All Episodes
• 10:01 PM: Alan Wake 2: The lake House – Any%

Monday

Monday’s schedule promises a diverse range of games, from the classic to the contemporary. Starting with UFO 50, a showcase of various games will be featured, followed by a challenging run of Super Meat Boy. Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS will be tackled, accompanied by a particularly exciting Metroid Prime run. The day culminates with a captivating The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild run, featuring two players using a single controller.

Tuesday

Tuesday’s schedule is brimming with exceptional speedrunning challenges. Unicorn Overlord will be tackled, followed by a fascinating run of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. A captivating run of Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is next, followed by an invigorating run of Super Mario Bros. The day concludes with emotional runs of The Last of Us: Left Behind Remake and Silent Hill 2 (2024).

Wednesday

Wednesday marks the start of an exciting “Awful Games Done Quick” block. This segment features a range of games, renowned for their unique challenges and humorous gameplay. Prepare for a truly unique display of skills as the day’s runs include Sonic X Shadow Generations and Pokemon Let’s Go. Beyond that, Wednesday features New Super Mario Bros. Wii while playing piano, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Fallout: New Vegas, Super Mario 64, Rocket League, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and more!

Thursday

Thursday’s schedule continues the speedrunning marathon with challenging titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Lies of P. The day will also include Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS, and more.

Friday

Friday brings a range of titles, starting with a captivating run of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and a run of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Expect a Tetris: The Grand Master showcase and captivating runs of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Kaizo Mario World 3, jubaet copious APPEND, and Super Mario World.

Saturday

Saturday, the AGDQ finale, features a non-stop burst of games, starting with Peggle Extreme and Metal Gear Solid. The highlight includes a fantastic run of Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. However, the most talked-about runs will be the captivating Elden Ring run featuring a saxophone, and the iconic Crazy Taxi run featuring a live backing band. Prepare to be amazed by a Super Metroid map randomizer race.

Don’t miss out on this incredible gaming extravaganza! Tune in to witness the incredible feats of speedrunning talent, all for a fantastic cause. The complete schedule, with detailed times and game titles, is readily available on the official Games Done Quick website.