Hotline Feature – Ryan’s Video Game Report: Speedruns, Charity, and Controlled Chaos
Ryan Nicholson delivers his latest Video Game Report on Hotline, spotlighting Games Done Quick, the twice-yearly speedrunning marathon that raised $2.4 million for cancer research. Ryan breaks down what speedrunning really is, explains complex concepts like RNG, and shares highlights from inventive runs including Halo, American Truck Simulator, and a chaotic Mario 64 70-star relay featuring 70 different runners. Equal parts technical, hilarious, and heartwarming, the segment captures why Games Done Quick remains one of gaming’s most positive communities.
More episodes
Hotline Feature: Dune 3, James Bond Auditions, and Super Bowl Movie Trailers with Germain Lussier
Entertainment expert Germain Lussier from Gizmodo joins the show to discuss the latest buzz in movies and TV. We dive into the confirmation of Dune 3: Dune Messiah, its timeline, and what it means for the franchise. Plus…
Hotline Feature: Pick One - Elton John, Super Bowl Feasts, and Ozzy vs. Alice Cooper
This week’s Pick One brings a wide-ranging set of tough choices, from classic rock showdowns to Super Bowl food preferences. Coop and Dave debate the best Elton John album (Tumbleweed Connection vs. Goodbye Yellow Brick…