Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 is kicking off next January, and I’m already looking forward to its arrival. Mostly, that’s because the event organizers announced not only the AGDQ 2025 schedule, but it plans on having a live band play during aCrazy Taxispeedrun.
Naturally, most folks would be excited to hear about the return of AGDQ and its week of speedruns for charity. I am as well, but as an old Sega fan, I can’t help but admit that the news caused a double-take that nearly gave me whiplash. TheCrazy Taxispeedrun is scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, January 11, with a live rock band covering songs from the soundtrack. Hopefully, we get the “yeah-yeahs,” as it ain’t noCrazy Taxiwithout a bit of The Offspring. That’s not an opinion.
AGDQ 2025 will host more speedy games for charity
TheCrazy Taxirun isn’t the only highlight of AGDQ 2025 if you can believe it. According to the release, AGDQ 2025 will showcase the event’s firstAstro Botrun on PlayStation 5. The playful, gorgeous game is anatural fitfor speedrunning, so its inclusion is no surprise. There will also be a randomizer run ofThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timeon the Nintendo Wii, and a one-on-one race inPokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
AGDQ 2025, organized by Games Done Quick, is once more benefiting the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Earlier in the year, AGDQ 2024 brought in a whopping$2.5 millionfor the nonprofit organization. The event earned a lot of attention, with many tuning in to watch adog named Peanut ButterspeedrunGyromite. To date, Games Done Quick has raised over $50 million for charity.
The 24-hour-a-day event will run from January 5 to January 12. You can participate by watching it on its official Twitch and YouTube channels.Hit up this linkto check out the full game list for AGDQ 2025, andclick here for the schedule. It’s a good-looking list of games, which includesElden Ring,Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,Shenmue, andHorizon Forbidden West.
