Speedrunning is the act of completing a game as quickly as possible. It gained popularity in the video game community with “GDQ” events. 2019 was a notable year, since the program raised a total of $3 million.
This past year, the streamer ZFG has broken the world record for “Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 100%” using a series of glitches and exploits, they beat the game in three hours and three minutes. A notable accomplishment since the game can take around an average of thirty hours to complete. So, what is the allure of speedrunning?
Speedrunning can be approached in three categories: a scholarly source, a competitive scene (as participant or viewer) and a hobby. Each idea is deeply connected and points to the complex allure of speedrunning.
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