A new year brings exciting events for gaming enthusiasts, as ECNETNews announces the upcoming Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 (AGDQ), set to kick off this Sunday. This year’s speedrunning marathon will take place at the Wyndham Grand in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and will be streamed live. Viewers can contribute to the Prevent Cancer Foundation through donations made during the event, with the chance to win prizes throughout the week.
How to Watch AGDQ 2025
The entire AGDQ 2025 event can be viewed online, starting at 8:30 AM PT / 11:30 AM ET on Sunday, January 5. After each run, recorded sessions will be available for viewers who may have missed the live presentations.
AGDQ 2025 Schedule Highlights
From January 5-12, the marathon will feature a variety of exciting speedruns. The complete schedule is accessible on the event’s website, but some standout moments include unique runs and beloved retro games. One particularly anticipated run includes a player using a saxophone to navigate through Elden Ring, following last summer’s memorable Super Nintendo event.
Donors will have the opportunity to unlock specific “bonus game” runs by meeting particular donation goals. Mark your calendars if you’re looking to see a speedrunner complete all romances in Fallout New Vegas in under 30 minutes on January 8!
Key Event Dates:
January 5
- Pikmin: 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET (All parts, 1h 15m)
- Astro Bot: 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET (Any%, 2h 20m)
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker: 6:19 PM PT / 9:19 PM ET (Any%, 1h 10m)
January 6
- Alan Wake II DLC: 9:14 PM PT (Jan 5)/12:14 AM ET (Night Springs, 40m; The Lake House, 17m)
- UFO 50: 9:54 AM PT / 12:54 PM ET (50m)
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: 4:42 PM PT / 7:42 PM ET (Any%, duo, 33m)
January 7
- Unicorn Overlord: 7:47 AM PT / 10:47 AM ET (Any%, 24m)
- Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster: 7:07 PM PT / 10:07 PM ET (Ending A NG, 43m)
- Silent Hill 2 (2024): 8:05 PM PT / 11:05 PM ET (Light Restricted, 2h 5m)
January 8
- Sonic X Shadow Generations: 8:51 AM PT / 11:51 AM ET (Any%, 1h 17m)
- Fallout: New Vegas: 5:07 PM PT / 8:07 PM ET (All Romances, 30m)
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: 7:24 PM PT / 10:24 PM ET (Main Quest, 32m)
January 9
- Windblown: 10:09 AM PT / 1:09 PM ET (All Encounters, 30m)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: 10:54 AM PT / 1:54 PM ET (All Dungeons, 2h 50m)
- Lies of P: 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET (Any% Glitchless, 1h 45m)
January 10
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: 2:36 AM PT (1/6)/5:36 AM ET (Any% Easy, 6h 15m)
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET (48 Tracks, 200cc, no items, 1h 30m)
- Super Mario World: 8:07 PM PT / 11:07 PM ET (Two-player race, 1h 30m)
January 11
- Elden Ring: 12:52 PM PT / 3:52 PM ET (Saxophone showcase, 20m)
- Crazy Taxi: 1:27 PM PT / 4:27 PM ET (Crazy Box mode with live music, 16m)
- The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: 6:35 PM PT / 9:35 PM ET (Any%, 50m)
Mark your calendars and participate in this thrilling week of gaming excellence, all for a great cause!
