""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.""
"Since its inception back in 2010, GDQ has raised more than $60 million for charities such as Doctors Without Borders, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Malala Fund, and Race Forward."
"In 2025 alone, the organization raised nearly $5.5 million across its two annual marathons--Awesome Games Done Quick and Summer Games Done Quick--and a handful of other special events."
"Proceeds earned during Gamescom GDQ will be donated to Gaming for Democracy, a newly-founded initiative that supports civic engagement and democratic values through gaming culture."
Games Done Quick is collaborating with Gamescom to host a three-day speedrunning event from August 28-30 in Cologne, Germany. Attendees can watch live at the venue, while online viewers can tune in via Twitch and YouTube. GDQ has raised significant funds for charities, totaling nearly $5.5 million in 2025 alone. Proceeds from the Gamescom GDQ will support Gaming for Democracy, marking a new initiative for the organization. This event is GDQ's first appearance in Europe since its founding in 2010.
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