Kominers’s Conundrums: Fast Forwarding Your Favorite Games
Ever wondered about the quickest ways to finish your favorite games? Now is your chance.
Time to put that pedal to the metal.
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People spend their summers in all kinds of ways — some head to the beach, while others barbecue or go hiking in the Adirondacks. Meanwhile, a number of the world’s greatest gamers do something totally different: They play through videogames absurdly quickly, round-the-clock, in a streaming telethon for charity. At these events, players with monikers like Mitchflowerpower, Dangers and Argick prove their prowess by executing button-presses perfectly, exploiting software glitches and generally knowing everything there is to know about the digital worlds they’re conquering.5Fans tune in from around the world, cheering on the players — referred to as “speedrunners” — and donating money to worthy causes.
The most recent edition — “Summer Games Done Quick 2021” — wrapped up last weekend, having raised a total of $2.9 million for Doctors Without Borders.1If you missed the action, or just feel nostalgic for some classic games, we’ve got the perfect puzzle for you.