VS. Super Mario Bros arcade run features at SGDQ 2026

gamingJul 8, 202627510

At SGDQ 2026 the original VS. Super Mario Bros arcade cabinet took the marathon stage, sparking a retro-focused showcase as a runner tackled the arcade run live. Hosts announced the segment from Atlanta and highlighted international participation with runners from Japan, France, and the USA, while a viewer’s donation was read on stream during the VS. Super Mario Bros run. Attendees and viewers leaned into the moment, chanting celebration memes like "WEEEEEEE!!!" and posting shoutouts about the classic cabinet arriving earlier than expected.

Games Done Quick

@gamesdonequick.com

Thank you all so much for raising already over $500,000 for @msf.ca! There have been absolutely amazing runs and showcases thus far that helped us get there. What's been your favorite run from #SGDQ2026? What are you looking forward too!? gdq.gg

2043h ago

Games Done Quick10

big thank you to @msfusastreaming.bsky.social and @doctorswithoutborders.org as well!

Black in a Flash! @ SGDQ4

Couldn’t be prouder of my homies who have killed it on the big stage! And I’m rooting for Nestani, Peas, and Mathcat who will do the same later in the event!! Black me heck yeah!!!

Streamers Without Borders2

Amazing! The love for @doctorswithoutborders.org is evident onsite and online ❤️❤️❤️!

Xion✨1

So far my favorite has been the evil within 2 run and I'm looking forward to the resident evil and kingdom hearts 2 runs

Lou Smith1

Looking forward to the silly block tomorrow.

Andi Privitere (Paws)1

A wild @lightraegn.bsky.social spotted doing the WHEE!

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Carolyn Petit16

The work of Doctors Without Borders has never been more essential. Let's keep it up, gamers!

Amber DaSilva8

i’m home sick lying in bed and gdq is absolutely perfect to watch right now

Sean Chiplock 🟡 🔜 SGDQ 2026 (Minneapolis, MN)

@sonicmega.bsky.social

I’m hosting one more time for Pokemon FireRed in just about an hour (12:00 noon PST/3 pm PST)! Whether you tune in just to watch; to donate your favorite Pokémon’s Pokedex number; or even….participate in a brand new idea we’ll be running??? #SGDQ2026 #SGDQ #GDQ gamesdonequick.com

422h ago

sharif

@sharfers.beef.fish

My #SGDQ2026 Frankenstein run is up on YouTube, thanks for the kind words everyone. I'm really happy with how it went. youtu.be/QV37wjrS3QM

202h ago

Kay1

I watched it this morning on the yt livestream player! Definitely a fun game, a perfect 3am run

WhiteHat941

gg, great run, some of those fights are scary

burst_error1

hell yeah, excited to watch this!!

Carty B/Matt

@nimtemdo.com

Hi! I'm hosting for @gamesdonequick.com allllllll the way from Atlanta with runners from Japan, France, and the USA! Come hang out for SANABI, Peak, and Vs. Super Mario Bros and help raise funds for @msf.ca !

A Caucasian male in a light blue shirt with a beard holds a tea cup and smiles awkwardly

297h ago

Carty B/Matt9

I think I'm wearing my first ever GDQ shirt from SGDQ 2019? We'll say it's fire good luck!

HunnehBunneh's Prepping for a Packed July (RIP RALPH 🐾)1

Glad to hear you back on the mic!

Cass(asaur) @ SGDQ1

Miss you up here in Minneapolis but I'm glad you're able to help still :) see you in January?

EwolaKoala1

Is that a butt mug?

Ash Parrish, Kotaku's LeBron James

@adashtra.bsky.social

RETRO SICKOS! There's a guy on #SGDQ about to speedrun vs. Super Mario Bros on an old school arcade cabinet

275h ago

Black in a Flash! @ SGDQ

@blackinaflash.bsky.social

THAT'S MY UNC ON THE HOST MIC!!!!! hi @champrul.bsky.social :3 #SGDQ2026 // gdq.gg

a screenshot crop from the GamesDoneQuick stream during SGDQ 2026. It reads "Your host: Champrul [he/him]"

234h ago

Metroid Crime @ #SGDQ2026

@metroidcrime.com

Day 4 outfit! #SGDQ2026 Finally remembered to take a photo in a mirror that is not in my hotel room 😤

211h ago

Wizbird Games

@wizbirdgames.com

So long for now, SGDQ! It was great being in the Vendor Hall and showing off #CuttingEdgeROM! ...I promise to make that one pipe's hitbox bigger.

"If you were a bird, which bird would you be?" whiteboard at SGDQ2026

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Grace (Pr1nc3ssShortcake) 🔜 RUNNING AT SGDQ26

@pr1nc3ssshortcake.bsky.social

In case you missed it yesterday, @melmelmelcrochets.bsky.social and I had our GDQ mainline debut running Stardew Valley! We raised so much money for such an incredible cause, thank you to all who watched and donated 💖 Watch the run here!: youtu.be/aVPM6GsbjVY #SGDQ2026 @gamesdonequick.com

Grace wearing her headset while doing her run

131h ago

Grace (Pr1nc3ssShortcake) 🔜 RUNNING AT SGDQ264

Thank you again SO MUCH to Lee @twentysomeloser.bsky.social for commentating and Jes @thevaliantsun.bsky.social for couch hosting and adding additional commentary 💖

Peas

@peassmb.bsky.social

Arrived earlier than expected! Whoever put this up deserves a cookie. #SGDQ2026

156h ago

Snao 🔞

@snao.bsky.social

"The hotel channel to watch the GDQ feed is channel 67" LOL #sgdq2026

1315h ago

Carlos “Toronite” Toro @ SGDQ 2026

@toronite.bsky.social

Super tired but we roll, PlayStation shirt (shocker that a PlayStation runner would wear such a thing)for today #SGDQ2026

113h ago

pmcTRILOGY

@pmctrilogy.bsky.social

One last update - Decepticons are in the lead! The run will be happening in ~ 1 hour live at #SGDQ2026 One shall stand, one shall fall... gamesdonequick.com/donate/66?pr...