Speedrunners
How 'Celeste' Found Success in Embracing Speedrunners Who Broke The Game
People finding exploits in your game aren't the problem, they're the solution.
The 33-Year Quest for the Perfect Run of 'Super Mario Bros.' Is Almost Over
These days, new records aren't about seconds, but milliseconds. Eventually, it just might not be possible to beat the game any faster.
Here's How Speedrunners Master 'Ocarina of Time' Without Glitches
Glitchless Any % is all about smooth, fast movement.
'Portal' Speedrunner Destroys No-Portal World Record
Icy just destroyed the ‘Portal’ world record for not using a single portal.
What Are Your Favorite Speedruns?
I struggle to fully grasp most esports, even for games I’ve played, but speedruns captivate me every time.
What Drives This Speedrunner to Master Long, Grueling JRPGs
The Cordellium holds a world record at 18 hours and 39 seconds, but it took hundreds of hours to get to that point.
Twitch Temporarily Banned Speedrunner Because His Speedrun Involved Not Playing
In the JRPG 'Baten Kaitos,' players must patiently wait for time to march forward in order to collect every item. It's weird.
Bizarre 'Dark Souls' Exploit Shows Why Speedrunning Is So Great
The desire to break games apart leads to the strangest and most interesting exploits.
This Guy Spent 342 Hours Speedrunning a Card-Based JRPG
Baffan's hobby is beating 'Baten Kaitos,' a cult classic card-based JRPG for the GameCube, as fast as he can. His fastest time is just under two weeks.
This Guy Spent 342 Hours Speedrunning a Card-Based JRPG
Baffan's hobby is beating Baten Kaitos, a cult classic card-based JRPG for the GameCube, as fast as he can. His fastest time is about two weeks.
Routers Are the Pros Who Make Speedrunning Possible
Speedrunners beat 50-hour games in a matter of minutes. "Routers" are the people who find the tricks that make that possible.
Gamers Are Speedrunning Classic Titles for Charity at Summer Games Done Quick
Understanding what makes perfectionist players go faster than their peers, and all for good causes.