Games Done Quick founder is leaving

The founder of video game speed running charity, Games Done Quick is leaving the organization after 13 years. Mike Uyama announced via the outfits website that he was looking for a new adventure and he would be replaced by Director of Operations, Matt Merkle taking over the ownership and managing roles.

“Since I started Games Done Quick, I’ve seen it grow from a small volunteer effort to the thriving organization that it is today,” said Uyama. “I would not have been able to do it without the help of Matt Merkle and the growth of GDQ would not have been possible without the help of the speedrunning community, which has grown both in size and diversity over the years. I’m not sure where I’ll go next, but one thing I am sure about is that I will take a break and a vacation before diving headfirst into my next adventure.”

GDQ will continue to be the way it always was and Mike’s last event will be Awesome Games Done Quick Online 2023, which will be taking place January 8-15 on Twitch in support of Prevent Cancer Foundation.

Source: Games Done Quick