“Do your homework,” they said. “Get a job.” “What are you going to do with your life?” “How are you going to make a difference?” Non-gamers always assume that playing video games is a waste of time and that people who play games too much are a waste of space.
We’ve got news for people who think that way. Thanks to the participants in the recent Summer Games Done Quick event, all gamers can come together and say shut it. In your face. Summer Games Done Quick has just raised over $2 million for Doctors Without Borders.
Speedrunning is the name of the game at Games Done Quick events. This means that by learning how to complete some of the most popular games in the world as quickly as is humanly possible, these gamers have been able to raise a lot of money for a fantastic cause. We’re proud of our gaming brethren and salute their efforts. It is events like this that make gaming a little easier for the rest of us. We’ve included videos of some of the best speed runs below, but we thought we’d a little about Doctors Without Borders. Games Done Quick is still taking donations so if you’re in a giving mood, click here to donate.
Doctors Without Borders provides medical aid where it is needed most. This aid is offered independent from political influence, is neutral and impartial. This independence is dependent on private donations, which Games Done Quick have now helped to secure. According to the Doctors Without Borders Wikipedia page:
“In 2015, over 30,000 personnel—mostly local doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, logistical experts, water and sanitation engineers and administrators—provided medical aid in over 70 countries.[ The vast majority of staff are volunteers. Private donors provide about 90% of the organization’s funding, while corporate donations provide the rest.”
OK, so thanks for reading about the charity. Remember you can still donate here, but as promised here are some of the best speed runs from the amazing gaming event that took place between June 24 and July 1:
Cuphead
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Golden Axe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
