Here is a non-exhaustive list of some websites and content creators we recommend.
Times, Rankings, Tools, and Communities
Speedrun.com – The main site for times and rankings for the majority of games. Also includes some great resources. Functions as an open platform for communities to self-moderate and host their times.
Speed Demos Archive – One of the original places for speedrun videos. Still active, but restricted to games and runs that SDA approves.
r/speedrun – an active speedrunning community subreddit. Includes a small wiki and a wealth of other information spread throughout.
TASVideos.org A website dedicated to Tool Assisted Speedrun videos
SpeedrunsLive A place which shows current livestreams, races, and speedrun channels, primarily on Twitch.
Global Speedrunning Association An organization dedicated mainly to live speedrun races and tournaments
GDQ – An organization that puts on huge speedrunning marathons in the USA.
ESA – An organization that puts on speedrunning marathons in Europe.
Twitch You can almost always find some live speedrunning here. This is the most popular game streaming website generally.
inputlag.science a website devoted to explaining and exploring input lag.
Game-Specific Communities
Complete list in progress.
YouTube Channels
Speedrunning Content:
Summoning Salt – World Record Progression Videos
Karl Jobst – Speedrunning deep dives and news
EZScape – Compilations, Top 10 lists, news, and analysis
GladJonas – Fun compilations like “Instant Karma in Speedrunning,” “Crazy Luck in Speedrunning,” etc.
Gaming Trivia and Documentary Content:
DidYouKnowGaming? – Videogame trivia and history
Thomas Game Docs – Fun videos, mostly about videogame trivia
Noclip – In-depth documentaries about games, developers, and the gaming industry
Retro Gaming Content:
MetalJesusRocks – All-around retro gaming content with a focus on collecting
LGR The artist formerly known as Lazy Game Reviews focuses on retro PC hardware and games
N64 Glenn Plant An almost exclusive focus on the N64, featuring a review of nearly every game released for the console
Scott the Woz Fun content focused mainly on Nintendo consoles, including the newer stuff too.
Hard4Games – Retro gaming hardware, especially dev units, prototypes, etc.
RetroManCave – A heavy focus on retro PC gaming and hardware
My Life in Gaming – General retro gaming hardware and games content
Modern Vintage Gamer – Content focused on old hardware, digital rights management, fun ports, and emulation
ROMhacks and Oddities:
Kaze Emanuar One of, if not the most prolific Super Mario 64 modders in the world
Nerrel An N64 Zelda modder
Miscellaneous:
Speedrun World Record Randomizer Chooses a random world record video to watch
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