
[wpsm_dropcap]T[/wpsm_dropcap]he best part of summer is about to begin; if you’re a gamer.
That’s because Summer Games Done Quick begins Sunday July 2nd and runs until July 9th. Β The event is a marathon of speedruns broadcasted on Twitch. Β Viewers can donate, and the money goes to the charity Doctors Without Borders. Β You can view the entire event schedule here (MASSIVE).
ourGemCodes and Donny Pie are excited for the festivities to begin, but we’re especially excited for these games in particular:
[wpsm_numhead num=”1″ style=”2″ heading=”2″]Halo: Combat Evolved (July 2nd, 2017 @Β 12:10 PM)[/wpsm_numhead]

Donny Pie plays virtual world games like ourWorld, Avakin Life, MovieStarPlanet, and others. Β But what people don’t know is Donny Pie prefers to play First Person Shooters and strategy-based games. Β Of course, the 2001 Halo game is a must-see speedrun being ran by Garish.
[wpsm_numhead num=”2″ style=”2″ heading=”2″]Luigi’s Mansion (July 2nd, 2017 @Β 5:11 PM)[/wpsm_numhead]

When Donny Pie was 14, he had a sleepover with all his friends just so we could stay up all night playing Nintendo GameCube. Β Believe it or not, Luigi’s Mansion was scary back then.
[wpsm_numhead num=”3″ style=”2″ heading=”2″]Super Monkey Ball Deluxe (July 3rd, 2017 @ 11:05 AM)[/wpsm_numhead]

Super Monkey Ball is one of the most amazing games to watch speed ran. Β The inputs are super precise, but played at high-speed. Β Definitely one you should watch.
[wpsm_numhead num=”4″ style=”2″ heading=”2″]Jet Set Radio Future (July 3rd, 2017 @Β 10:34 PM)[/wpsm_numhead]

Jet Set Radio Future is punk era in its most honest form. Β If you’re a fan of Jet Set, then check out …that one game for xbox one that is amazing…
[wpsm_numhead num=”5″ style=”2″ heading=”2″]Hollow Knight (July 4th, 2017 @ 6:14 AM)[/wpsm_numhead]

Although I haven’t personally played Hollow Knight. Β This indie game studio seems to be doing things right.
[wpsm_numhead num=”6″ style=”2″ heading=”2″]Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver (July 4th, 2017 @Β 1:37 PM)[/wpsm_numhead]

Any fans of Pokemon might like this speedrun. Β Any percentage and it still a little more than 2 hours to beat!
[wpsm_numhead num=”7″ style=”2″ heading=”2″]The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (July 5th, 2017 @Β 4:16 PM)[/wpsm_numhead]

For Legend of Zelda fans, this speedrun is estimated to take nearly 4 hours to finish. Β Sit back and prepare yourself.
[wpsm_numhead num=”8″ style=”2″ heading=”2″]The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (July 6th, 2017 @Β 8:18 PM)[/wpsm_numhead]

This speedrun will take around an hour and twenty minutes to complete and is done swordless. Β Imagine that! Β A speedrun without using a sword whatsoever. Β This could get interesting.
[wpsm_numhead num=”9″ style=”2″ heading=”2″]Mega Man 4 (July 7th, 2017 @Β 6:01 AM)[/wpsm_numhead]

Mega Man 4 is the next-generation installment that came with sequels to 6. Β Mega Man 1-3 were the originals before they changed a few things. Β This should be a fun speedrun to watch.
[wpsm_numhead num=”10″ style=”2″ heading=”2″]Super Panga World (July 8th, 2017 @Β 12:02 PM)[/wpsm_numhead]

To be honest,Β DoDeChehedron (the speedrunner of super mario games), is one of my most recent guilty pleasures. Β I most recently binge watched him beating the hardest mario games known to man; in record breaking times. Β You’ll want to see this!
Will you watch the 2017 Summer Games Done Quick?