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Press release:
PITTSBURGH, PA – January 5, 2025 – Creative-first indie publisher and developer Mega Cat Studios today announced its partnership with Awesome Games Done Quick, the annual charity speedrunning marathon organized by Games Done Quick, taking place from January 4-10, 2026 at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown in Pittsburgh, PA.

A celebrated fixture in the competitive gaming community, GDQ has raised over $57M since 2010 for charitable causes, and is closing in on over 10M live hours watched, 3M+ unique viewers, and 60K average concurrent viewers.

Attendees of AGDQ 2026 are invited to lounge in the publisher’s mock living room and channel their inner competitive cats with a number of activities. Guests will be given a curated retro collection of fan-beloved titles to play, compete for prizes, and relax in the portable living room. They can step up to the plate and swing for the fences with the Backyard Baseball home run high score challenge. Or, if arcade action is more their thing, they can take to the surreal skies and test their piloting skills in the ZPF speedrun challenge.

In addition to contests, the Mega Cat Studios booth will also offer attendees the chance to go hands-on with several unreleased and recently launched indie titles, including The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit, Phantom Gear, and more.

AGDQ 2026 is being held in support of Prevent Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention and early detection. Once the event begins, donations can be made to the charity via GamesDoneQuick.com. All proceeds go directly to the nonprofit.

“AGDQ celebrates everything we love about games—passion, community, and timeless retro fun,” said James Deighan, CEO and founder of Mega Cat Studios.

“We’re excited to invite attendees to stop by the event this year in Pittsburgh and immerse themselves in the fun. Sit on our couch, grab a controller, and enjoy some of our favorite retro-inspired titles firsthand. Whether you’re a speedrunner or a lifelong fan of classic games, we think you’ll feel right at home.”

About Mega Cat Studios
Mega Cat Studios breathes new life into old video game consoles with artisanal, exclusive projects you won’t find anywhere else. From the original Nintendo to virtual reality ports, we’re bringing our fans the games they want.

About Games Done Quick
Games Done Quick is an organizer of video game speedrunning marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. Games Done Quick has teamed up with several charities in its 15-year history, including Prevent Cancer Foundation and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). To date, Games Done Quick has raised more than $57.3 million for charity. For more information, please visit gamesdonequick.com and follow Games Done Quick on BlueSky, X, Instagram, and YouTube.