Awesome Games Done Quick 2024 has once again shattered records, raising over $2.5 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. This marks an unprecedented fifth consecutive year that the event has exceeded this remarkable fundraising milestone, solidifying its status as a powerhouse in the world of charity speedrunning.

From January 14 to 21, speedrunning enthusiasts from across the globe descended upon Pittsburgh for the first-ever in-person speedrunning showcase. The result was an astounding $2,515,720 raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Notably, this achievement signifies the first time in Games Done Quick history that a marathon series has achieved over $2.5 million in five consecutive years, with AGDQ 2020 setting the stage at $3,164,002. AGDQ 2022 still boasts the series and overall GDQ donation record at an impressive $3,442,033.

The success story extends beyond Awesome Games Done Quick, with the entire Games Done Quick organization celebrating its 20th consecutive event raising over $1 million for charity and its 14th event surpassing the $2 million mark. AGDQ 2022 continues to hold both the series and overall donation record at $3,442,033.

This edition of AGDQ was not only a triumph in fundraising but also a significant reunion. For the first time since January 2020, participants gathered physically to share the thrill of speedrunning. While AGDQ initially planned an in-person return in 2022, concerns about "increased aggression towards LGBTQ+ individuals" in Florida led to a postponement of the physical event.

For those who missed the live action, highlights included information-packed runs, a nail-biting Metroid Dread race decided by a mere two seconds, and the awe-inspiring speedrunning prowess of Peanut Butter, a remarkable canine participant. Notably, the donation total hit $2 million during a captivating Baldur’s Gate 3 run.

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As the curtain falls on Awesome Games Done Quick 2024, the anticipation for the next event builds. GDQ will make a triumphant return with Summer Games Done Quick, scheduled from June 30 to July 6. The event will once again go live from its traditional home in Minnesota, promising another week of exhilarating speedrunning and charitable generosity.