Don't forget to submit a run during the New Game Submission Period!! *Submission period closes Nov. 10th 11:59 PM ET *Games release on and after September 1st, 2025 and after are eligible Submit a run: gdq.gg/submit

DATE EXTENDED!! We've extended the period for Back to Black 2026 Run and Volunteer submissions to Nov. 10th at 11:59 PM ET! Submit a run: gdq.gg/submit Apply to volunteer (open to everyone!): gdq.gg/btb26-vols #blackspeedrunning #blackjoy @blackinaflash.bsky.social

Mark your calendars!! Submissions for #FrostFatales 2026 will be open from Nov. 12th through Nov. 23rd ❄️💙 Learn more about submitting a run by taking a look at our submission guide: gamesdonequick.com/site/ff-submission-guide#FrostFatales

OK . . .WE HEAR YOU! By far the most requested Oops! event is coming . . . See you Sunday!

HEADS UP HEADS UP! PT here. We've heard from the community that more time is needed for Back to Black 2026 submits....and so that's what we're gonna do! Effective ASAP: Back to Black 2026 runs and volunteer submissions are EXTENDED to November 10! (more in next message)

We're proud to announce our first Disability and Neurodivergence special! Submissions are open and anyone who is or identifies as disabled and/or neurodivergent in any way that's meaningful to them is welcome to submit Submissions close: Nov. 10 2:59 AM ET Dates: Nov. 29-30 gdq.gg/disability-d...

Prize submissions for #AGDQ2026 are OPEN!!! The last day to submit a prize is Dec. 21st! Prize Guide: https://gamesdonequick.com/prize-guide Submit a Prize: https://gdq.gg/submit-prize

Thank you to everyone for tuning in and participating in our first ever #GDQueer!!! We've put together a short survey and we'd love to hear about what you enjoyed and what you'd like to see in the future! *Survey closes Nov. 9th 11:59 PM ET https://forms.gle/3JKK4YN9xuCVzTMi9

Activity submissions for #AGDQ2026 are open! If you have an idea for a panel, tournament, meetup, or any other kind of activity, we'd love to hear it! *Submissions close Nov. 30 *Submissions for Tournaments do not have a close date and are open through AGDQ https://app.youform.com/forms/dfd32vhb

The Submission Feedback Request Form is open for #AGDQ2026!! You may now request feedback on 2 submissions! We're working to provide feedback to as many runs as possible, but we can't guarantee every run will receive feedback Responses may take up to 1-2 weeks https://forms.gle/KcAuhzQcgu4yDUjF8

We hope you enjoyed our #AGDQ2026 Games List teasers last week! Here's the entire cipher alphabet created by Sam Taylor!! 💙

What're you watching on GDQ Hotfix this week? https://gamesdonequick.com/hotfix/schedule

THE #AGDQ2026 GAMES LIST IS OUT!!!!! AND the New Game Submission Period is open now through Nov. 10th!! Games that released on September 1st, 2025 and after are eligible Games list: gdq.gg/games Submit a run: gdq.gg/submit

Velocity? What're you doing up this late 🤔 #AGDQ2026

🏁TIME 🏁 #GDQueer has raised a total amount of $51,030 for @lambdalegal.org!!! Thank you to everyone who made GDQueer possible and to everyone who tuned in and donated!! Remember, you are loved and you are welcome here 💙🏳️‍🌈

$50K YOUR GAY I'M GAY WE'RE GAY!!!!!!!!!!! #GDQueer @lambdalegal.org

how does @shovda.bsky.social do this so effortlessly??! #GDQueer

That's $40K raised and one step closer to 80085%!!!!!!!! #GDQueer @lambdalegal.org

With only a few hours left of #GDQueer, we thought we'd share some early sketches of Byte!! 💙

bouncy Link is bouncy #GDQueer @64bit-link.bsky.social

THAT'S A WORLD RECORD!! 🎉 Congrats to @debeaunairvt.bsky.social on getting the WR for Kitsune Tails Kiri% (New Game)!! #GDQueer

SOLVED! And the finale for #AGDQ2026 is. . . Pokémon Emerald Pick-My-Main run by @adef.bsky.social!!!!!!!!!!!

Alright, alright It seems as though Velocity hacked themself 😅 Surely, this will lead us to the #AGDQ2026 finale

$30K!!! $30K!!! $30K!!! $30K!!! WE'RE GAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #GDQueer @lambdalegal.org

SOLVED! The Finale for #AGDQ2026 is. . . Velocity?! Hold on, this can't be right we'll be back in 30

Did Velocity just find the #AGDQ2026 Finale???!

If you've been thinking about grabbing a piece of merch from our #GDQueer collection with @theyetee.com, today's your last chance!! Plus! a portion from each sale gets donated to @lambdalegal.org 💙 theyetee.com/GDQueer

ONE MORE DAY OF #GDQUEER IS STARTING NOW!!!! gamesdonequick.com/

#GDQueer Day 2 Complete!! That's $25K!!! We'll let @mr-shasta.fastestfurs.com finish the rest 😉

please no, anything but the water cooler 😭😭😭 #GDQueer @wooffledee.bsky.social

Thank you to our sponsors @manyworldstavern.bsky.social!! Every month, Many Worlds Tavern curates new coffee and tea blends for your gaming table. Plus, for the month of November they'll be donating a portion of their profits to @lambdalegal.org! manyworldstavern.com

$20K!!!!!! I'M GAY!!!!! #GDQueer @lambdalegal.org

ah yes, a glorious hat stack 😌 #GDQueer @dannymusic.bsky.social

SOLVED!! Super Mario Sunshine Any% run by @inkstar.bsky.social will be the opener for #AGDQ2026!!!!!!

Velocity seems to have found. . .the #AGDQ2026 OPENER????!

Did someone say prizes?! #GDQueer

Today's your last chance to upgrade your #AGDQ2026 Attendee Badge to foil!! gdq.gg/agdq-2026

We're starting Day 2 of #GDQueer with over $10,000 raised for @lambdalegal.org!!!!! Let's see how much we can raise today!!! 💙 gamesdonequick.com/

Thank you for an amazing day 1 of #GDQueer!! It looks like the squad's all here and ready for some trick-or-treating 🥹 Happy Halloween everyone!!! 🎃

Here at the kiosk, the sausage goes on the floor. Anyways, what would you like on your hotdog? #GDQueer @marphoria.bsky.social

SOLVED! Elden Ring Nightreign is in #AGDQ2026!!! AND it's gonna be a Trio Defeat Nightlord run with @yojosherino.bsky.social, Mitchriz, and @star0chris.bsky.social!!!

While everyone's watching GDQueer, Velocity's been scanning for more info on the #AGDQ2026 Games List and found this! Do you think it's a reference to something? 🤔

That's a PB for @moahrikunel.bsky.social in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 #GDQueer

"You are Queer enough. You belong here and you're wanted here." - @jaxlersr.bsky.social 🥹💙 #GDQueer

Is that a GDQueer collection from @theyetee.com???????

Is it me or is this track making me dizzy 😵‍💫 #GDQueer

OUR FIRST EVER GDQUEER IS LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Tune and help raise money for @lambdalegal.org all weekend!!!! gamesdonequick.com

SOLVED!! Animal Crossing: City Folk is coming to #AGDQ2026!! It looks like it's gonna be a Golden Net race between @bluekandy.bsky.social and @drewpag.bsky.social!!

Velocity stayed up all night and managed to find this What do you think it means? 🤔 #AGDQ2026

GDQUEER STARTS TOMORROW AND WE'RE BENEFITTING Lambda Legal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH gamesdonequick.com/schedule/61