Watching a speedrun can be exciting, but imagine watching one accompanied by a live band playing in the background, and crowds of people moshing behind? That would certainly amp up the excitement level!
At this year’s Awesome Games Done Quick, an amazing moment took place during its finale on the 2025 edition. The speedrunner chuckles825 played Crazy Taxi, SEGA’s classic arcade game from 1999, with a live rock band accompanying him and playing lively covers of the game’s famous soundtrack.
In simpler terms, if you haven’t heard, Awesome Games Done Quick (often abbreviated as AGDQ) is a yearly, week-long speedrunning event that aims to raise funds for the Prevent Cancer Foundation through gaming.
Over time, the marathon has been host to some astonishing performances. You name it – blindfolded speedruns of Super Mario 64, or a dog demonstrating mastery over NES’ Gyromite – we’ve got them all covered!
Performing with an entire band during a live show is undoubtedly among the most exceptional speedrun experiences that Games Done Quick has offered.
The experience was captivating because it wasn’t only that the band was playing to the rhythm of their drums, but rather everything aligned harmoniously with the amusing gameplay orchestrated by chuckles.
Whenever laughter subsided and a change occurred on stage, the band would pause and begin playing a fresh tune from the original Crazy Taxi soundtrack, featuring tracks by bands like The Offspring and Bad Religion.
For some, participating in a speedrunning marathon is ideal for setting new world records. However, it can also be an enjoyable experience to connect with a larger community, especially when it supports a noble cause.
Should you be concerned that Games Done Quick might face a DMCA takedown, there’s no need to fret! In line with Twitch’s music policies, they permit the use of live music during streams.
You can watch the entire run via the YouTube video below.
At AGDQ 2025, an impressive total of $2,556,330 was raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, making it a memorable milestone as we celebrated GDQ’s 15-year anniversary.
If you’re intrigued by GDQ events and speedrunning, I’d recommend keeping an eye on their calendar as they often organize smaller events throughout the year. One of the major highlights is Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ), a second big event happening annually that raises funds for Doctors Without Borders, which is something worth marking down on your gaming calendar!
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