Big news, gamers! 🚨👀 Games Done Quick is finally coming to gamescom in Germany, because who doesn’t love a good speedrun with a side of bratwurst? 🌭👌 The event will take place from August 28 to 30, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing speedruns and donations for a good cause 🎉. We’re not crying, you’re crying! 😭
So, get ready for three days of non-stop gaming action 🕹️, with the Games Done Quick gamescom 2026 event kicking off on August 28 at 10 am CEST and running until 8 pm CEST each day 🕰️. That’s a whole lot of gaming goodness, if we do say so ourselves 😏. And the best part? All the funds raised will go to Games for Democracy, an initiative that uses gaming culture to support democratic values and civic engagement 🤝. Because, you know, gaming can change the world 🌎.
But wait, there’s more! 🤔 The partnership between Games Done Quick and gamescom marks the first time a GDQ event will hit European shores 🌊, and we’re pretty sure the Europeans are just as excited as we are 🎉. I mean, who wouldn’t want to watch a bunch of gamers play games really fast and donate money to charity? 🤑 It’s a win-win, folks! 🏆
And don’t even get us started on the runners 🏃♀️. They’ll be able to submit their applications on May 4, and we can’t wait to see all the talented speedrunners show off their skills 🎮. It’s going to be a real treat, folks 🍿. Owner and Business Director at GDQ, Ashley Farkas, had this to say about the new partnership: “We’re thrilled to expand Games Done Quick globally and to bring a live event to gamescom in Germany, an opportunity that’s incredibly meaningful to our team 🙏.” Aww, thanks Ashley 🙏.
Now, we know what you’re thinking 🤔: “How can I watch this amazing event?” 📺 Well, you’ll be able to catch all the action on GDQ’s YouTube and Twitch channels 📹, or you can attend in person and experience the magic for yourself ✨. Gamescom runs from August 26-30, with gamescom GDQ happening August 28-30 🗓️. Mark your calendars, folks 📅!
And, as if all this wasn’t enough 🙅♂️, gamescom Head Stefan Heikhaus had this to say: “Games Done Quick and gamescom are a perfect match 🤝. Here, it becomes clear what makes gaming so special: the sense of community, the passion, the competition, but also simply the joy of playing games and creatively pushing the boundaries of the rules 🤯.” Yeah, yeah, we get it 🙄. Gaming is great, and Games Done Quick is even greater 🤩.
So, there you have it folks 🎉. Games Done Quick is coming to gamescom, and it’s going to be a wild ride 🎠. Don’t miss out on all the fun 🎊, and be sure to tune in and donate to a good cause 🎁. Your wallet (and the charity) will thank you 🙏. And if you’re feeling extra generous, you can always donate a few euros to the cause 🤑. After all, it’s for the children 🐧… or something 😜.
