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Summer Games Done Quick canceled its sponsored stream with SNK, citing ethical concerns regarding the developer’s majority ownership by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
The cancellation occurred just two hours into the org’s speedrun of Metal Slug in a partnered celebration of the classic run-and-gun action shooter’s 30th anniversary.
The broadcast was interrupted with an announcement from the run’s host, Twitch streamer Ateatree, who informed the game’s speedrunning duo that he’d received a notice from GDQ regarding the stream.
“Due to ongoing concerns and statements from people watching, we do plan to rain check the rest of the runs for tonight. We all thank you very much for watching. Please be good to yourselves and eachother,” he said before the stream returned to an interim screen of the show’s schedule.
We’re so excited to be working with SNK to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Metal Slug with a speedrunning showcase!!
Tune in now and stay in touch on their socials!
Watch: https://t.co/yplBSxDmEz
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TikTok: https://t.co/A2TompsFyR @METALSLUG_EN pic.twitter.com/oijwKOiYtY
— Games Done Quick (@GamesDoneQuick) July 12, 2026
Games Done Quick (GDQ) also published a statement to its official X account on July 12, explaining that this decision was made in part due to concerns from the speedrunning community
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