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**Flame Dragon** · (This post was last modified: 11-01-2009 12:11 AM by Flame Dragon.)

Their a group of gamers that, as you can guess, play though games as fast as possible. While they do their speed run they have a commentator to make it more enjoyable. Their is more too. They also run donations. You donate money and they give it to different groups. They've done this many times, for many different franchises which include Zelda and Mother. Right now their doing a 2 day marathon of RE. The money is going to The Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation. Also this time around they are getting backed by THE Capcom. So check it out if you have nothing to do and if you want donate money. If it's nothing else it is fun to watch.

So here is the link
http://www.thespeedgamers.com/

And while your at it talk about this idea, and what you think of it.

I've never really watch till now, but I'm really enjoying it.

Also the commentary might get PG13 rated or MAYBE higher, so I'm going to say now don't blame me. (I REALLY don't think it will, but I'm just saying this so I don't get in trouble).

for all those that want numbers here
TheSpeedGamers have been streaming video game marathons for over a year to raise money for various charities. In total they have raised over $90,000 dollars and played 13 marathons.

List of TSG Marathons (Click to View)

TheSpeedGamers are based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, but have members from around the world.

~~OMGAKITTY~~ · 07-18-2009, 02:08 AM

An interesting idea, although most RPGs are really easy to breeze through after you've played them a couple of times. Good for them, using video games to raise charity.

**Flame Dragon** · (This post was last modified: 07-18-2009 02:11 AM by Flame Dragon.)

(07-18-2009 02:08 AM)OMGAKITTY Wrote: An interesting idea, although most RPGs are really easy to breeze through after you've played them a couple of times. Good for them, using video games to raise charity.

It's not just RPGs. They've done Metroid and Halo.

Yea, the charity thing is really cool, plus they're funny.

Also, I might sticky this since this is for a good cause and it's funny. Any one against this idea?

**Flame Dragon** · (This post was last modified: 10-30-2009 09:08 PM by Flame Dragon.)

The speed gamers are doing another maration. This one will be short (48 hours) but it should be just as good. Hell, he could be one of the tbest with the CAPCOM backing them and giving them some prizes to give away.

We're a bit more then 2 hours in so check it out and give some money if you can. FYI, the money this time is going to The Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation.

Kuro no Keiyakushu · 10-31-2009, 05:25 PM

Sounds interesting.

I would love it if they did one of say, Fire Emblem?

**Flame Dragon** · 11-01-2009, 12:08 AM

(10-31-2009 05:25 PM)Fenrir Wrote: Sounds interesting.

I would love it if they did one of say, Fire Emblem?

They have not. This is their current list

Zelda Marathon (March 200 Cool

Series: The Legend of Zelda
Date: March 14-17, 2008
Length: 72 hours
Games: Zelda I, Zelda II, Zelda: A Link to the Past, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Zelda: The Wind Waker, Zelda: Twilight Princess
Charity/money raised: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital / $1,090.00

Zelda Marathon (June 200 Cool

Series: The Legend of Zelda
Date: June 13-16, 2008
Length: 72 hours
Games: Zelda I, Zelda II, Zelda: A Link to the Past, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Zelda: The Wind Waker, Zelda: Twilight Princess
Charity/money raised: Giggles Therapy (Autism) / $1,450.75

Mario Marathon (July 200 Cool

Series: Super Mario
Date: July 11-13, 2008
Length: 48 hours
Games: Mario, Mario 2, Mario 2 (Lost Levels), Mario 3, Super Mario World, Super Mario World 2, Super Mario 64, Luigi’s Mansion, Mario Sunshine, Mario Galaxy
Charity/money raised: No charity

Metroid Marathon (August 200 Cool

Series: Metroid
Date: August 15-18, 2008
Length: 72 hours
Games: Metroid, Metroid II, Super Metroid, Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2, Metroid Prime 3, Metroid: Zero Mission, Metroid: Fusion, Metroid Prime: Hunters
Charity/money raised: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital / $6,123.79

Mother/Earthbound Marathon (August 200 Cool

Series: Earthbound/Mother
Date: August 28-31, 2008
Length: 55 hours
Games: Mother 1 (Earthbound Zero), Mother 2 (Earthbound), Mother 3
Charity/money raised: PK Siege / PK callin, to bring Earthbound to North America

Halo Marathon (September 200 Cool

Series: Halo
Date: September 26-28, 2008
Length: 24 hours
Games: Halo1, Halo 2, Halo 3
Charity/money raised: No charity

Halloween Marathon (October 200 Cool

Series: Horror Compilation
Date: October 31-November 2, 2008
Length: 48 hours
Games: Resident Evil 4, Eternal Darkness, Dead Space, Condemned, Half-Life 2, BioShock, Portal (extra time)
Charity/money raised: Lupus Foundation of America / $1,060.00

Pokémon Marathon (December 200 Cool

Series: Pokémon (goal: Catch 491 Pokemon)
Date: December 19-22, 2008
Length: 72 hours
Games: Pokémon Versions: Fire Red, Leaf Green, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl; Pokémon: Gale of Darkness, Pokémon Colosseum + North American and Japanese Bonus Discs, Pokémon Ranger: Shadow of Almia, My Pokémon Ranch
Charity/money raised: ACT Today (Autism Care and Treatment) / $5,923.69

Zelda Marathon (March 2009)
Series: The Legend of Zelda
Date: March 13-16, 2009
Length: 72 hours
Games:The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, A Link to the Past, Link’s Awakening, The Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, The Wind Waker, The Minish Cap, Twilight Princess, Phantom Hourglass, Four Swords Adventure
Charity/money raised: Ally’s House / $6,235.39

Mother/Earthbound Marathon (May 2009)
Series: Mother/Earthbound
Date: May 15-18, 2009
Length: 72 hours
Games: Mother 1 (Earthbound Zero), Mother 2 (Earthbound), Mother 3 (English patch)
Charity/money raised: Susan G. Komen / $10,586.00

Metal Gear Marathon (June 2009)
Series: Metal Gear
Date: June 19-22, 2009
Length: 72 hours
Games: Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid: Twins Snakes, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Charity/money raised: No charity

Final Fantasy Marathon (July 2009)
Series: Final Fantasy
Date: July 17-24, 2009
Length: 168 hours (1 week)
Games: Final Fantasy I (PS), Final Fantasy II (Dawn of Souls – GBA), Final Fantasy III (DS), Final Fantasy IV (II – SNES), Final Fantasy V (GBA), Final Fantasy VI (III – SNES), Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy X (incomplete), Final Fantasy XI (side addition), Final Fantasy XII (not started)
Charity/money raised: ACT Today / $50,734.63

Mega Man Marathon (August 2009)
Series: Mega Man
Date: August 14-17, 2009
Length: 72 hours
Games: Mega Man 1, Mega Man 2, Mega Man 3, Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5, Mega Man 6, Mega Man 7, Mega Man 8, Mega Man 9, Mega Man and Bass, Mega Man X1, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, Mega Man X4, Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X8, Mega Man X Command Mission, Mega Man 64 (Legends), Mega Man Legends 2, Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue
Charity/money raised: Earth Day Network / $7,188.06

The next one will be for pokemon running 72 hours starting around 12/15. They are going to catch all pokemon.