Speedrunners battle live for Doctors Without Borders—where every second saves lives.
Day 4 of Summer Games Done Quick 2025 (July 9) delivered a thrilling showcase of Nintendo’s versatility, blending nostalgic charm, competitive innovation, and technical mastery. As the marathon surged past $540,000 raised for Doctors Without Borders , these Nintendo-centric runs became the day’s heartbeat.
Standout Nintendo Runs
- Pokémon Sword/Shield (Switch) – Eeveelution Trade Alt Race
- Time: 10:52 AM PT / 1:52 PM ET
- Runners: Corvimae vs. GretaIceVixen
- Duration: 4h 15m
- The Twist: A “Trade Alt” race forced runners to swap teams mid-run, relying on randomized Eeveelution synergies. Critical RNG moments—like a surprise Sylveon draw—sparked donation spikes .
- Tetris 99 (Switch) – Battle Royale Showcase
- Time: 4:28 PM PT / 7:28 PM ET
- Runner: ogNdrahciR
- Tech Highlight: A rare GDQ exhibition focusing on survival strategy over pure speed. The runner manipulated targeting systems to isolate CPU opponents, culminating in a 10-player “KO Storm” finale .
- Super Mario Odyssey (Switch) – Any% Co-Op (BONUS GAME)
- Time: 8:42 PM PT / 11:42 PM ET
- Runners: ZackInTheBox & Jambo
- Unlock Condition: Required hitting a $25,000 donation goal (smashed by fans!)
- Synergy Showcase: One player controlled Mario, the other manipulated Cappy’s trajectory for physics-defying skips—including a Metro Kingdom hatless sequence break .
Nintendo’s Charity Impact
- Donation Driver: Super Mario Odyssey’s bonus incentive triggered a $38,000 surge in 90 minutes .
- Milestone Momentum: Day 4 pushed SGDQ past $800,000 total, with Nintendo runs dominating prime-time viewership peaks .
- Hardware Quirk: All runs used original hardware—Tetris 99 required Switch Online for battle royale mode .
Upcoming Nintendo Runs to Watch
- Mario Maker 2 (July 11, 5:59 PM PT): Relay Race with brutal kaizo levels .
- Mario Kart World (July 12, 8:55 PM PT): Switch 2 debut! “Knockout Tour” mode on new hardware .
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (July 10, 3:28 PM PT): Remastered barrel-blasting .
“GDQ proves Nintendo games aren’t just about nostalgia—they’re engines for global good.” – SGDQ 2025 commentator during Odyssey run
Tune In Live: GDQ Twitch
Donate: Every dollar supports Doctors Without Borders’ crisis response
Day 4’s Nintendo lineup wasn’t just about speed—it was a masterclass in how gaming communities turn pixels into humanitarian power. Catch the marathon’s final days as SGDQ races toward its $3M goal!
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