SGDQ 2016

The twice-a-year charity marathon known as Games Done Quick has become the highlight of my week. Whenever it occurs, nothing else matters. Watching this nation’s top thumb jockeys make hash of the world’s best video games, live, is endlessly entertaining. And forget the computer browser — I plug in my Roku stick, boot up the Twitch app and watch as much as I can on the BIG SCREEN. It doesn’t disappoint. For those who weren’t watching and don’t have time to sift through a literal week’s worth of video footage, here are my selected highlights of this year’s SGDQ. (One thing before we begin: If you hear “WAH” noises now and then, be aware that imitating Waluigi was a big fad among SGDQ attendees this year. Just deal with it.) This is a playthrough of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, done blindfolded. He hits a big snag three-fourths of the way through, but it’s due to a faulty controller button. Otherwise it would have been smooth. If you think you’ve