During the Awesome Games Done Quick charity livestream, Minecraft content creator DThaiPome donned a blow-up Pac-Man costume to speedrun Pac-Man World 2 after a fundraising goal was met. He completed the 2002 platformer in about 30 minutes using various skips and tricks. The event, benefiting The Prevent Cancer Foundation, runs from January 4 to January 11, 2026.
Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), a bi-annual charity livestream event, began on Monday, January 4, 2026, featuring speedruns of a wide array of games, from classics like Final Fantasy X and Mega Man Battle Network to newer titles such as Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and Claire Obscur: Expedition 33. The event, which continues until Sunday, January 11, attracts a diverse crowd and often includes whimsical moments.
On January 5, during a multi-hour segment that included runs of Nuclear Throne and Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, organizers set up a special challenge for Minecraft content creator DThaiPome. If viewers donated $10,000, DThaiPome—dressed as Pac-Man in a blow-up costume—would speedrun Pac-Man World 2. The goal was quickly surpassed, leading to the entertaining spectacle.
DThaiPome took on the remastered version of the 2002 platformer, navigating its levels with expert skips and tricks to finish in approximately 30 minutes. This performance highlighted the event's playful side, blending nostalgia with skillful gameplay.
AGDQ typically supports various charities, and this edition directs proceeds to The Prevent Cancer Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit focused on cancer prevention and early detection through empowerment and education. The lineup also features games like Borderlands 2, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Pokemon Legends: A-Z, and Sonic Adventure, drawing gamers worldwide to contribute to the cause.
