Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), the annual speedrunning event that raises funds for charity, raised over $2.3 million this year for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
The official final tally came in at midnight last night, with its official numbers at an incredible $2,394,668. This beats its previous record from last year, where the event raised $2.2 million. This year’s week-long event took place from January 6 to 13, where speedrunners raced through titles like Bloodborne, Hollow Knight, Cuphead, and more.
The grand total for #AGDQ2019: $2,394,668.
Thank you to everyone for supporting this event. We honestly couldn’t have done it without you.
— Games Done Quick (@GamesDoneQuick) January 13, 2019
The organizers are already looking towards their next speedrunning event, Summer Games Done Quick, which they announced will be held from June 23 to 30.
Source: Game Informer Charity Event Awesome Games Done Quick Raises Over .3 Million