Aaron Patterson+FollowWind Waker Speedruns Just Got WildDid you catch what the Switch 2 did to Wind Waker? Two subtle tweaks—crash-proofing a classic glitch and letting you remap controls—have made legendary speedrun tricks way more accessible. What used to take frame-perfect skill is now doable for almost anyone. Is this a win for the community, or does it blur the line between authentic skill and emulator exploits? Let’s debate: should emulation tweaks redefine what counts as a world record? #WindWaker #NintendoSwitch2 #Speedrunning #Games #VideoGames10Share
Julie Hobbs+FollowSpeedrunners vs. Story: Who Wins?Watching a speedrunner blast through Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in under 90 minutes is wild—especially when you know how much work went into those cinematic cutscenes. Is skipping all that narrative brilliance just part of the fun, or does it miss the point of a story-driven RPG? Voice actor Ben Starr seems torn: he jokes about his work being skipped, but also loves seeing new ways players engage. Where do you stand: fast finish or full immersion? #Speedrunning #GamingDebate #NarrativeGames #Games #VideoGames00Share
Donna Reyes+FollowSpeedrunner Breaks Switch 2 Demo!Did you see Ikaboze’s wild run at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Tokyo? He finished Breath of the Wild’s demo in under 10 minutes—before the console even launches! Using only an autosave near Hyrule Castle and no gear, he took down Ganon with the new controller. Does this say more about the game’s design, or the skill ceiling of speedrunners? Would you want launch demos to be tougher? Let’s debate! #NintendoSwitch2 #Speedrunning #Zelda #GamingDebate #TechInnovation #Games60Share
norma13+FollowCan Super Mario Bros Ever Be 'Solved'?Nearly 40 years on, Super Mario Bros is still getting cracked open by speedrunners. Niftski just obliterated his own Warpless world record by five seconds—a leap that’s unheard of in this scene. Is there really any such thing as a 'perfect' run, or will new tech and sharper reflexes keep pushing the boundaries? What’s the next frontier for retro game mastery? #Games #VideoGames #Speedrunning3425Share
