Summer Games Done Quick raises $2.4 million for charity, cancels sponsored stream with SNK over Saudi Arabia ties
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Games Done Quick Cancels SNK-Sponsored Metal Slug Stream Over Saudi Ownership Concerns
Games Done Quick canceled an SNK-sponsored Metal Slug speedrunning stream on July 12, 2026, following community criticism of the publisher’s ownership ties to Saudi Arabia. GDQ said it would refuse the sponsorship payment and would not work…
Summer Games Done Quick Cancels Sponsored SNK Stream Due to "Human Rights Concerns"
Summer Games Done Quick canceled a sponsored stream with SNK, citing ethical concerns regarding the developer’s majority ownership by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
Games Done Quick announces and then quickly cancels SNK-sponsored stream because of company's Saudi ownership
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is now over, and while it's been a grand time as usual, one of the group's post-event streams - dedicated to celebrating Metal Slug's 30th anniversary - was ended early after many viewers expressed disappointmen…
GDQ Cancels SNK Stream Over Saudi Arabia Ties
Games Done Quick is best known for its feel-good moments like a dog hitting a walk-off home run in a baseball video game while raising money for charity. However, this year's Summer Games Done Quick charity stream ran into controversy after…
Summer Games Done Quick raises $2.4 million for charity, cancels sponsored stream with SNK over Saudi Arabia ties
"We will review and strengthen our process for evaluating future sponsors and partners."