Summer Games Done Quick 2016 officially started on Sunday and will run for a week until July 10. The bi-annual charity gaming marathon is made for entertainment and to donate funds to Doctors Without Borders to provide medical stuff to the needy.
Master Gamers
Summer Games Done Quick showcases talented gamers that can show their quick and wit in playing games as fast they can, as per Mashable.
These fast gamers in Summer Games Done Quick are called "speedrunners" that are set to complete their goals and additional challenges while being blindfolded or while their one hand are tied.
In fact, in the previous Summer Games Done Quick, one man completed "Tetris" in less than eight minutes. Another one displayed being a master rhythm gamer, who is being dubbed as a robot for his fast abilities to finish a game.
Stephen Colbert & Media Giants For Summer Games Done Quick
In the Fourth of July weekend, Stephen Colbert presented Summer Games Done Quick to his "Late Show" viewers, Geek reported.
Stephen Colbert has been known for supporting the gaming world as he promoted the "Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddess" orchestra by being his guest for "Late Show."
Hence, Stephen Colbert used "Late Show" to host Summer Games Done Quick that obviously, his audience was not aware of.
Stephen Colbert was accompanied by Mitch Fowler, also known as MitchFlowerPower in Summer Games Done Quick.
He talked about their advocacy and the mission Summer Games Done Quick has. Mitch Fowler is the record holder of finishing "Super Mario Bros. 3" in just three minutes and eight seconds.
Meanwhile, since "Twitch" gets famous and eSports becomes a thing, the gaming world in the country conquers the spotlight and gradually rises up. In fact, the giant media networks are also introducing the gaming to their programs.
Conan O'Brien has "Clueless Gamer" piece that has been dominating YouTube with its exclusive gameplay. Also, Jimmy Fallon features known game developers like Cliff Bleszinski of "Gears of War."