Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 is looking to kick off the new year in a big way. On Monday, the GDQ team revealed the schedule for January’s weeklong speedrunning event. Among the games set to be showcased are some recent releases like Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Silent Hill f, some old favorites, and a few new ideas that haven’t been tried before. Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set to make its GDQ debut early on Monday, the second day of the marathon. Tentatively set for 11: 25 a. m. PT/2: 25 p. m. ET, runner zypotic will look to reach Rank F on the Switch 2 version of the game in 1: 50: 00. That run will be followed by the Switch 2 update of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, featuring an Any& run of only Star-Crossed World, which was released back in August. The second day will end with a horror block that includes the GDQ debut of Silent Hill f, where runner CaptainEzekiel will look to finish New Game Story in 90 minutes. The week will begin with an Any% run for Super Mario Sunshine. Other highlights include a Side Story Showcase for Split Fiction, the GDQ debut of Once Upon a Katamari, Super Smash Bros. Brawl’s single-player Subspace Emissary mode, a Path of Exile 2 run of the recent Act 4, the traditional Awful Games Done Quick block, and a bid war where donations will determine whether The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Majora’s Mask gets run blindfolded. Arguably one of the most anticipated runs will come on the final day where Super Mario 64 will be the focus of a 70-person relay with each runner collecting one Star each en route to defeating Bowser. The week will end with a Pokemon Emerald run in which donations will determine the runner’s main Pokemon of the moment. Runner adef first attempted this run back at Games Done Quick Express at TwitchCon. It had some major hiccups, including a stretch where audiences donated towards main Pokemon Ditto, but ended up being a crowd-pleasing run by the time it wrapped up. Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 will take place from January 14-20, 2024 and be held live from Pittsburgh, PA. The January marathon will look to raise money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146856/awesome-games-done-quick-2026-schedule-reveal
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Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 schedule features Pokemon Legends: Z-A & Silent Hill f
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 is looking to kick off the new year in a big way. On Monday, the GDQ team revealed the schedule for January’s weeklong speedrunning event. Among the games set to be showcased are some recent releases like Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Silent Hill f, some old favorites, and a few new ideas that haven’t been tried before. Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set to make its GDQ debut early on Monday, the second day of the marathon. Tentatively set for 11: 25 a. m. PT/2: 25 p. m. ET, runner zypotic will look to reach Rank F on the Switch 2 version of the game in 1: 50: 00. That run will be followed by the Switch 2 update of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, featuring an Any& run of only Star-Crossed World, which was released back in August. The second day will end with a horror block that includes the GDQ debut of Silent Hill f, where runner CaptainEzekiel will look to finish New Game Story in 90 minutes. The week will begin with an Any% run for Super Mario Sunshine. Other highlights include a Side Story Showcase for Split Fiction, the GDQ debut of Once Upon a Katamari, Super Smash Bros. Brawl’s single-player Subspace Emissary mode, a Path of Exile 2 run of the recent Act 4, the traditional Awful Games Done Quick block, and a bid war where donations will determine whether The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Majora’s Mask gets run blindfolded. Arguably one of the most anticipated runs will come on the final day where Super Mario 64 will be the focus of a 70-person relay with each runner collecting one Star each en route to defeating Bowser. The week will end with a Pokemon Emerald run in which donations will determine the runner’s main Pokemon of the moment. Runner adef first attempted this run back at Games Done Quick Express at TwitchCon. It had some major hiccups, including a stretch where audiences donated towards main Pokemon Ditto, but ended up being a crowd-pleasing run by the time it wrapped up. Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 will take place from January 14-20, 2024 and be held live from Pittsburgh, PA. The January marathon will look to raise money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146856/awesome-games-done-quick-2026-schedule-reveal
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 schedule features Pokemon Legends: Z-A & Silent Hill f
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 is looking to kick off the new year in a big way. On Monday, the GDQ team revealed the schedule for January’s weeklong speedrunning event. Among the games set to be showcased are some recent releases like Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Silent Hill f, some old favorites, and a few new ideas that haven’t been tried before. Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set to make its GDQ debut early on Monday, the second day of the marathon. Tentatively set for 11: 25 a. m. PT/2: 25 p. m. ET, runner zypotic will look to reach Rank F on the Switch 2 version of the game in 1: 50: 00. That run will be followed by the Switch 2 update of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, featuring an Any& run of only Star-Crossed World, which was released back in August. The second day will end with a horror block that includes the GDQ debut of Silent Hill f, where runner CaptainEzekiel will look to finish New Game Story in 90 minutes. The week will begin with an Any% run for Super Mario Sunshine. Other highlights include a Side Story Showcase for Split Fiction, the GDQ debut of Once Upon a Katamari, Super Smash Bros. Brawl’s single-player Subspace Emissary mode, a Path of Exile 2 run of the recent Act 4, the traditional Awful Games Done Quick block, and a bid war where donations will determine whether The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Majora’s Mask gets run blindfolded. Arguably one of the most anticipated runs will come on the final day where Super Mario 64 will be the focus of a 70-person relay with each runner collecting one Star each en route to defeating Bowser. The week will end with a Pokemon Emerald run in which donations will determine the runner’s main Pokemon of the moment. Runner adef first attempted this run back at Games Done Quick Express at TwitchCon. It had some major hiccups, including a stretch where audiences donated towards main Pokemon Ditto, but ended up being a crowd-pleasing run by the time it wrapped up. Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 will take place from January 14-20, 2024 and be held live from Pittsburgh, PA. The January marathon will look to raise money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146856/awesome-games-done-quick-2026-schedule-reveal
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 schedule features Pokemon Legends: Z-A & Silent Hill f
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 is looking to kick off the new year in a big way. On Monday, the GDQ team revealed the schedule for January’s weeklong speedrunning event. Among the games set to be showcased are some recent releases like Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Silent Hill f, some old favorites, and a few new ideas that haven’t been tried before. Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set to make its GDQ debut early on Monday, the second day of the marathon. Tentatively set for 11: 25 a. m. PT/2: 25 p. m. ET, runner zypotic will look to reach Rank F on the Switch 2 version of the game in 1: 50: 00. That run will be followed by the Switch 2 update of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, featuring an Any& run of only Star-Crossed World, which was released back in August. The second day will end with a horror block that includes the GDQ debut of Silent Hill f, where runner CaptainEzekiel will look to finish New Game Story in 90 minutes. The week will begin with an Any% run for Super Mario Sunshine. Other highlights include a Side Story Showcase for Split Fiction, the GDQ debut of Once Upon a Katamari, Super Smash Bros. Brawl’s single-player Subspace Emissary mode, a Path of Exile 2 run of the recent Act 4, the traditional Awful Games Done Quick block, and a bid war where donations will determine whether The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Majora’s Mask gets run blindfolded. Arguably one of the most anticipated runs will come on the final day where Super Mario 64 will be the focus of a 70-person relay with each runner collecting one Star each en route to defeating Bowser. The week will end with a Pokemon Emerald run in which donations will determine the runner’s main Pokemon of the moment. Runner adef first attempted this run back at Games Done Quick Express at TwitchCon. It had some major hiccups, including a stretch where audiences donated towards main Pokemon Ditto, but ended up being a crowd-pleasing run by the time it wrapped up. Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 will take place from January 14-20, 2024 and be held live from Pittsburgh, PA. The January marathon will look to raise money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146856/awesome-games-done-quick-2026-schedule-reveal
EXCLUSIVE: Dolly Parton’s Health Battle Sparks Fears for Country Icon, 79 — as Stars Continue to Rally Around Her After Canceling Las Vegas Gigs
Nov. 8 2025, Published 9:00 a.m. ET Dolly Parton has been forced to cancel concerts as she prepares for medical procedures – and RadarOnline.com can reveal loved ones are furiously working 9 to 5 to bolster her amid fears of losing the country legend. Sources said the 79-year-old performer has been flooded with support from both famous faces and fans, as well as her nearest and dearest. The flurry of attention comes as the Jolene songbird pulled the plug on her upcoming six-show Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, as doctors demanded she deal with a potentially deadly medical crisis that has forced her to stay resting at her sprawling mansion in Nashville, Tennessee. Dolly’s Support System An insider said: “Dolly’s been a rock for the likes of Reba [McEntire], Kelly [Clarkson] and so many others and they want to be there for Dolly, too. “They’re checking in, sending care packages and notes, and telling her they’re here to help with anything she needs. Whether it be a hug or a talk, all she needs to do is ask. “Dolly appreciates their comforting words. She’s leaning on them more than ever, especially with her husband, Carl [Dean], gone.” Meanwhile, pals are secretly worried about losing the beloved Queen of Country. Dolly’s Tough Few Months “Behind the scenes, her friends are extremely upset to hear she’s having these health issues,” added the insider. “She’s never been this vulnerable. Dolly always managed to avoid things like this but now they’re seeing she’s human and hoping and praying she’ll pull through.” As RadarOnline.com reported, Parton has been dealt a rough deck of cards this year, losing her hubby of nearly 59 years, Dean, in March. She’s also been suffering from kidney stone issues, which she admitted were causing her a “lot of problems” and preventing her from traveling. Pushing Back Show Dates To Focus On Healing RadarOnline.com previously reported how she threw herself into work to stay busy, but friends were worried she was stretching herself too thin and on the verge of burnout. She’s now moved her Las Vegas shows set for the Christmas period to September 2026. “I’ve been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures,” Parton told fans.
https://radaronline.com/p/dolly-parton-health-battle-fans-stars-concern/
EXCLUSIVE: How Folk Icon Joni Mitchell Revived Her Career Because ‘She Knows She Doesn’t Have Much Time Left’ — on Her 82nd Birthday
Nov. 7 2025, Published 6:26 p.m. ET Folk icon Joni Mitchell has embraced her golden years with a promise to give back to fans as “she knows she doesn’t have much time left,” RadarOnline.com can reveal. Mitchell, who turned 82 on November 7, delivered a memorable performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards – and insiders claimed she pushed herself to pull off the appearance as a farewell to fans. Joni’s ‘Farewell’ Performance While Mitchell took home a Grammy for Best Folk Album, the most memorable moment of the evening was when she took the stage with Brandi Carlisle to perform one of her biggest hits – and brought the house down. An insider said of the performance: “Joni knows she doesn’t have much time left, and she wanted to give her fans a last chance to see her singing one of her most significant songs.” It took a lot for Mitchell to even be able to make it to the music industry’s biggest night, let alone deliver an incredible performance. Mitchell has suffered several health crisis, beginning with a contracting Polio when she was nine-years-old. The illness left her with a permanent weakness in her left hand and leg. In 2015, she was struck with a crippling brain aneurysm that initially robbed her of the ability to walk and talk. With the help of ongoing and intense therapy, the singer-songwriter slowly relearned basic life skills in addition to teaching herself how to sing and play music again. Now, in her 80s, she’s battling a rare and taxing condition, Morgellons disease. Symptoms of Morgellons disease “include the feeling that fibers are emerging from the skin,” and those with the condition “often report feeling as if something is crawling on or stinging their skin,” according to the Mayo Clinic. The insider noted: “Joni is struggling in so many ways, she’s convinced her body will give out on her sooner than later.” Sources say the gutsy songbird chose the Grammys for her final act, not only because she won an award for her live album Joni Mitchell at Newport, but also because she’d never performed at the awards show before and knew she’d reach millions of fans. A source added: “This was Joni’s musical love letter to the world. And from the reaction she got, it’s clear the world is loving her back!” When Mitchell finished belting out Both Sides Now at the award show, the audience erupted in cheers and gave her a standing ovation. While it appeared the Grammys would be her last major performance, Mitchell stunned fans when she offered her talents to raise funds for victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. She sat in an ornate chair and tapped her cane on the floor as she delivered another rare and tear-jerking rendition of Both Sides Now with Blake Mills supporting on the guitar at the FireAid concert in January.
https://radaronline.com/p/joni-mitchell-grammy-performance-knows-she-doesnt-have-much-time-left/
The Game Awards 2025 nominees & how to vote
We’re almost at the end of 2025, giving us another fantastic year of gaming. As we round into the final months of the year, there’s little left other than to talk about Game of the Year, and Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards once again returns to stir up that conversation in December. This week, the nominees were announced, with the show committee submitting their picks for this year’s categories. Read on to see what made it in for each award and how to vote on the final winners. Last updated on November 17, 2025 at 9: 10 p. m. PT. How to vote for The Game Awards 2025 nominees The Game Awards nominees and voting were shared today in a special presentation. Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter/X accounts are valid for voting. Once you’re logged in, you can move along to casting your ballot per category. The site may be bogged down in the early hours after nominees are announced. Bear in mind, you only get to make one choice per category, per login, so make it count. The Game Awards 2025 nominees Below is the list of The Game Awards 2025 categories and nominees. The list is broken down alphabetically with the exception of the most-sought award, Game of the Year, at the top. Game of the Year Best Action Game Best Action/Adventure Game Most Anticipated Game Best Adaptation Best Art Direction Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Ghost of Yotei Hades 2 Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Audio Design Battlefield 6 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Ghost of Yotei Silent Hill f Best Community Support Content Creator of the Year Best Debut Indie Game Best Esports Game Best Esports Athlete Best Esports Team Best Family Game Best Fighting Game Best Game Direction Games for Impact Best Indie Game Innovation in Accessibility Best Mobile Game Destiny Rising Persona 5: The Phantom X Sonic Rumble Umamusume: Pretty Derby Wuthering Waves Best Multiplayer Game Best Narrative Best Ongoing Game Final Fantasy 14 Fortnite Helldivers 2 Marvel Rivals No Man’s Sky Best Performance Ben Starr as Verso (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Charlie Cox as Gustave (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Erika Ishii as Atsu (Ghost of Yotei) Jennifer English as Maelle (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Konatsu Kato as Shimizu Hinako (Silent Hill f) Troy Baker as Indiana Jones (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle) Best Role-Playing Game Best Score and Music Christopher Larkin (Hollow Knight: Silksong) Darren Korb (Hades 2) Lorien Testard (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Toma Otowa (Ghost of Yotei) Woodkid & Ludvig Forssell (Death Stranding 2: On the Beach) Best Sports/Racing Game Best Strategy/Sim Game Best VR/AR Game.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146854/the-game-awards-2025-nomimees-voting
Indie artist nearly quit music before Dispatch gave her song a second life
Dispatch quickly became one of the breakout hits of 2025, receiving critical acclaim and solidifying a successful debut for AdHoc Studios. It turns out that the game’s success has also had a major impact on Bershy, a singer featured on the game’s soundtrack. After nearly retiring from music, she says that Dispatch changed her life. Bershy, an independent musician, posted a statement on Instagram over the weekend to thank AdHoc Studio and Dispatch fans for all of the love her 2022 song “Radio” has been receiving since it was featured in the interactive narrative game. “Two weeks ago I didn’t really think I’d make music again,” she wrote. “Now, radio just passed 4. 5 million streams. Numbers feel weird, but hearing that my song made any kind of impact.. that’s fucking cool.” She went on to say that Dispatch and its developer, AdHoc Studio “just changed my life.” The official Instagram account for AdHoc Studio commented on Bershy’s post. “You’re getting the love you deserve! Radio has been on our internal project playlist since it came out, and we’re super grateful that you allowed us to use it in the game.” Light spoilers for Dispatch Episode 6 ahead. “Radio” can be heard in Episode 6 of Dispatch, during the housewarming party at Robert’s apartment. The song is queued up by Invisigal, and you can actually see the song’s title and artwork on her phone very briefly. The scene that follows is a montage of celebration and planning as the group plots their next move. Robert dances with either Invisigal or Blonde Blazer during the scene, depending on who the player has been romancing up to that point.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146851/dispatch-soundtrack-radio-bershy
That Massive ‘Now You See Me 3’ Spoiler Cameo Almost Didn’t Happen
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t performed a magic trick at the box office this weekend, taking the #1 spot over the much-hyped remake of The Running Man starring Glen Powell. It seems audiences are very much in the mood to keep seeing the Four Horsemen perform the kind of wild, Robin Hood-esque stunts this star-studded franchise is all about. And it’s likely to continue. Not only has director Ruben Fleischer already begun chipping away at a fourth film, but the film itself ends with a big, surprise tease towards what’s next. Though, according to Fleischer, it almost didn’t happen. To explain, we have to get into spoilers. Going into its release, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t seemed to be missing two crucial ingredients. One was Lizzy Caplan, who took over for Isla Fisher on the second movie due to scheduling. The second was Mark Ruffalo, whose detective-turned-magic-leader has always been at the center of the action. Well, one of Now You See Me 3‘s first big tricks is bringing Caplan back mid-movie, and then, for its final reveal, Ruffalo returns too. Only, not how you’d expect. “The biggest challenge with Mark is his schedule,” Fleischer told Variety. “He’s a very busy guy, and so he was only able to be in the film because we did some reshoots this summer. He wasn’t originally available over the course of principal photography. He actually wasn’t even available during our reshoots, but I was lucky to catch him for a day in New York, and we shot him against a green screen. That’s why he’s a hologram, as opposed to entering into the scene. We took what we could get.” Yes, at the end of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, Ruffalo’s character Dylan Rhodes, who the film explains early on is in jail, appears as a holographic message to the Horsemen and their new counterparts. He teases that all that’s happened is to The Eye’s liking (that’s the massive magic society he seems to run), but now this new group has more to do. Which, we assume, would be the plot of a fourth movie. How that tease would’ve happened if Ruffalo wasn’t available, we don’t know. But getting him to appear in the movie at all does feel like the final piece of the puzzle that keeps this installment as relevant as the rest. We hope they all come together again, and fast. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan, Morgan Freeman, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is now in theaters. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
https://gizmodo.com/now-you-see-me-3-mark-ruffalo-cameo-spoiler-2000686978
Brie Larson and Benny Safdie join The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has just released its first full-length trailer, introducing two exciting new characters: Rosalina and Bowser Jr. Nintendo and Universal have confirmed that these characters will be voiced by Brie Larson and Benny Safdie, respectively.
Fans got their first glimpse of Rosalina and Bowser Jr. during the latest Nintendo Direct, marking their debut in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Both characters are set to play significant roles in the story. Bowser Jr. embarks on a mission to free his imprisoned father, while Rosalina watches over a family of Lumas in outer space. In the trailer, viewers can see Rosalina bravely fighting off a robotic enemy, hinting at her powerful presence in the film.
Brie Larson, who voices Rosalina, is an Academy Award-winning actress best known for her role as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She is also a well-known Nintendo fan and has appeared in a commercial for the Nintendo Switch, making her casting a perfect fit for the beloved character.
Benny Safdie, who will bring Bowser Jr. to life, is an accomplished actor and director. He co-directed the critically acclaimed film Uncut Gems and has appeared in major blockbusters like Oppenheimer. His unique talents add a fresh dynamic to the Mario family in this new adventure.
With such a star-studded cast and new characters joining the fray, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie promises an exciting journey for fans old and new alike. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146795/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-brie-larson-benny-safdie