Please remember every time you drink water it's less water going to data centers fight the system stay hydrated.

You are not your mistakes No matter how badly the world makes you want to think that you are No matter how much your brain loves to remind you of all you've done wrong You are not your mistakes Not if you are trying your very best to live with empathy, and grace, to others and yourself

Please please consider helping out Fatales, remember that this opportunity is open to EVERYBODY regardless of your involvement with the community or gender expression 💕 I got so much great guidance, and it was so so rewarding. I will be back someday but I must sit it out this event. Pls apply!!

We only rate dogs. This is a southern spotted sand seal. Way too loud to be a dog. Please only send dogs. Thank you… 13/10 (TT: kerrygrsjsw)

I really think we lost something when we stopped trying to be good to each other.

This 1000% An environment that punishes mistakes leads to feeling justified in hiding them. Trust me, I grew up in one. Accountability/growth can only happen in a space you can safely learn from them without being shit on. Otherwise focus shifts from "How can I improve?" to "They're being shitty"

Maybe I'm too close to see it or just too out of the loop but the kind and compassionate people I know who are on staff with GDQ aren't twirling their wax-stiffened mustaches, hoping to do the wrong thing and cover up shit. It hurts when people generalize about people I know and care about.

I'm just going to say the unpopular thing: Cheering for somebody to get fired because a mistake was made (and summarily corrected) is ghoulish. Clearly there was an oversight and people don't have to demand blood for every error. Some of you should reevaluate your morals.

Last thing; People gotta stop assuming everyone knows everything you know and deem common knowledge. Educate, don’t berate and condescend. Goodnight.

Feeling the GDBlues? Well, this piece of news should light you right back up! #SGDQ2026 might be over, but #PAT8 will take place November 5th-8th, 2026! Mark your calendars!! Submissions will open in a few weeks!

Between this, getting subtweeted on r/speedrun, and just a general sense of unease about myself after Things Happened This Week™, I'm logging off of socials until I get home tomorrow (or Tuesday.) I can't do this. Doing good requires being good to each other. We're stronger together.

Reality check for yall wanting someone to be blamed/fired: I've volunteered behind the scenes, and the biggest strength I've come to appreciate in the GDQ communities is an environment that treats mistakes as human rather than shaming those who make them. It's why we get to enjoy the events we do.

We have canceled our sponsored stream with SNK. We have heard the concerns from our community regarding this partnership, specifically the company’s majority ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, and the human rights concerns tied to the Saudi government.

Yeah the SNK hotfix sponsorship was big oopsie, and criticism is deserved. But jumping straight to "GDQ is evil" is out of touch and far more irresponsible than this sponsorship, given all the good this community does. Chalk it up to a mistake first, not complicity. You're making the problem worse.

The post- #SGDQ2026 blues are real. Something about this one was extra precious. First SGDQ since starting HRT, and MSF has never been more crucial. I also watched E33 and the finale with my amazing mother. It was so wholesome to see her so into it, despite being totally lost in the gaming portion.

@doctorswithoutborders.org is the embodiment of compassion knows no borders. When we say we're here together, we mean it. Here to stand for what is right and together as a collective to help those in need. Don't underestimate the impact of your support making this world a better place ❤️ #SGDQ2026

The end of #SGDQ2026 is nearing, and I want to say thanks so much to @gamesdonequick.com, @framefatales.com, and adjacent communities for continuing to be a beacon of light for all of us bogged down by the weight of the last decade. You give this transfemme the ability to hope for a better future.

A sheepy softlock won't stop @heyitsperk.bsky.social this #SGDQ2026 🐑

Why get a key when you can just mash? #SGDQ2026

SUPER MARIO AND LUIGI WORLD BROTHERHOOD SOON LET'S GOOOOOO!!! gdq.gg/live

I think I’ve probably done close to 10 (if not already 10) runs with 4 different games and every single time out has been phenomenal! I love being on the show and the showrunners and whole Hotfix crew are so wonderful to work with! Highly encourage you all to watch it!

SHINY RATICATE GET!

"This is honestly the best part of the run." #SGDQ2026

Remember when games were physical? Classic Game Room remembers.

Stop by our community tables throughout #SGDQ2026 to play games, grabs some snacks and freebies, and more!! Check out the tables everyday from 1 PM - 6 PM CT on the 3rd floor next to Vendor Alley!! (excluding Wednesday) Learn more about what's going on at each of the tables in the thread below 💙

RIght-handed meep wearing shades while lost in the sauce alongside uh-oh and their virtual dog. Pizza? It was already delivered. You shouldn't have blinked.

"You spend too much money on your dogs." Me: They're being paid a competitive salary commensurate with the joy they bring.

Meta Glasses are like, a Cybertruck for your face.

I opened up @theyetee.com during #SGDQ2026 and my fate was sealed. Mostly because of the Unbeatable shirt, but also because I struggled against Ganon for an hour during my first playthrough of ALTTP last night. The algorithm is learning...

Yes. Reform the Supreme Court. Term limits. Expand the Court. Enforceable code of ethics. It’s time we address corruption on the highest court.

Huge thanks to these 3 lads @argick.bsky.social @gtace.bsky.social @huds601.co.uk for being on comms. Hope y'all enjoyed the run! Aside from last year's opener, this is my favorite GDQ run I've ever done. Thank you all for the love and support, especially @gamesdonequick.com for accepting the run!

It me

It's so poetic that USA got stomped 4-1 by #Belgium, who were literally wearing trans pride coloured jerseys. Team USA really should've denounced the reversal and honoured the original suspension, regardless of validity. DJT is clearly the villain in all this, but complicity is also problematic.

haven’t seen America this thoroughly embarrassed on the world stage since we lost that war we started with Iran like 3 weeks ago

The photo of a young Black woman sitting betweenl young White Klu Klux Klansmen, aka White Nationalists on the bus to DC. is iconic. But the most striking aspect of the photo is that we can see her sweet face, but not one face of the KKK cowards hiding behind surgical masks, caps and sunglasses.

The angriest time save happening right now in Hey You, Pikachu! #SGDQ2026

My best advice for any game devs recently laid off is to keep in touch with your closest coworker friends, do a group call at least once a week, share job postings in the chat, hype each other up, and just generally look out for each other.

Coming up next is Super Mario Odyssey (All Story Moons) with vector virtuoso @cheesejay.bsky.social - enjoy the tunes and tricks! #SGDQ2026

I can't tell which is smoother - @cheesejay.bsky.social's gameplay of this moon shard island, or Phillie's explanation #SGDQ2026

The moon is the perfect place to go *inhale* WHEEEEEE! #SGDQ2026

Same Vivi

In The Midst Of The Horrors, SGDQ Is Here To Remind Us That Games Can Be Good:

Just like the stream, the #SGDQ2026 arcade is open 24/7 😎

chat, WE'RE GETTING MARRIED!! #SGDQ2026 choose ur favorite brooding bisexual car deer girlboss gdq.gg/donate

So when they die to a boss it's optimal strats, but when I do it I need to get good? 🥺 #SGDQ2026

Umm.. we blinked and missed the fight, @decosmic.bsky.social can we see that again? #SGDQ2026

And that's time on an impressive Castlevania: Symphony of the Night speedrun by @dr4gonblitz.bsky.social!

GIVE IT UP TO @bluekandy.bsky.social FOR BEATING THE KIRBY AIR RIDERS ALL TRACKS (NO DUPES) WORLD RECORD 👏👏👏

By popular demand, Kirby's new Air Ride is Metal Gear Rex!