Interested in learning what's next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Learn more.
According to the Gregorian calendar, it’s summer — and that means it’s time for some summer games. But I am only interested if we can get them done quick. Thankfully, the annual speedrunning charity marathon Summer Games Done Quick is here. SGDQ 2019 has already raised more than $900,000. And that’s thanks in part to awesome events like the Super Mario World Kaizo blind relay race.
The race was spectacular and a must-watch for platforming fans. Instead of using standard Super Mario World levels, a team of modders built a series of “Kaizo” stages. Kaizo is a form of Super Mario World modding that takes the underlying physics of the game but then builds courses of punishing difficulty on top of them.
But he SGDQ levels aren’t just remixes. They feature entirely new mechanics like spinning stages and wall jumping. One level even has a remix version of the “Do the Mario” theme song from The Super Mario Bros. Super Show.
That might explain why you are hooked on the brothers.
Event
MetaBeat 2022
MetaBeat will bring together metaverse thought leaders to give guidance on how metaverse technology will transform the way all industries communicate and do business on October 3-4 in San Francisco, CA.
And one of the later levels features air dashing as well as visuals and audio that act as homage to the excellent 2018 platformer Celeste.
Come the hell on. They turned Kaizo Mario into Celeste! Air dashes in SMW. pic.twitter.com/x1ZWKEgt6k
— Grubb (@JeffGrubb) June 27, 2019
The race featured eight of the top Super Mario World speedrunners in two teams of four. After each level or death, they have to pass the control to the next person on their team.
That format led to some dramatic moments and a lot of close finishes. You can watch the entire race for yourself by clicking through to the VOD right here.
GamesBeat's creed when covering the game industry is "where passion meets business." What does this mean? We want to tell you how the news matters to you -- not just as a decision-maker at a game studio, but also as a fan of games. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about the industry and enjoy engaging with it. Learn more about membership.
