The Gold Split - A Speedrunning Newsletter

A weekly digest of news from the world of speedrunning, written by @FatzkeFTW

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Hey,
Sorry for the radio silence. I wanted to have The Gold Split back up by now, but been dealing with daily headaches for a few months. No need to worry. I’m in good hands, it just takes time. Deadlines help me, but they also add stress, which I’m trying to avoid right now. 💛

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Happy Week #52!

This one marks the first full year of (mostly) weekly digests of speedrunning news! In between what's been going on for the last seven days, let's take a moment to reminisce, but also to talk about the future of The Gold Split. 💛

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Happy Week #51!

This week, let's take a look at Donkey Kong Bananza's speedruns four weeks after its release.

Of course, we also have the news, recent top times, and a peculiar game with almost 12 million leaderboards...

Check it out!
🔗 https://t.co/6U2y5s2III

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Happy Week #50!

This week, I wrote many words. They're not going to change the world, but I sometimes wish they would.

As always, there's also (fewer) news, event updates and finally some TAS movies again. Check it out!

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Happy Week #49!

We're back, we're struggling to keep up and attempt to catch up briefly but comprehensively on two weeks of news.
A lot happened. More will happen. It just never stops, does it?

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Happy Week #48!
For real this time! And somehow, even after 48 weeks, these posts are the hardest thing to write.

We have several news, several events and incredible people have achieved speedrunning times nobody has ever seen before!

Check it out:
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Happy Week #48!
Or... it would be if I had found any time this week at all.
We're back next week!
Go watch SGDQ!
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Happy Week #47!
This week we're featuring a small piece about The Wind Waker on the Switch 2 as well as news about Uncharted, San Andreas, Metroid Dread, Quake and many more! Have a great day, and an even greater one if you like, subscribe and share!👀

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Happy Week #46!
It's late and I'm slightly in a rush to get this done and fill the text box with words.

This time around, we have lots of rule changes on several major leaderships! Alongside, more news, events and even a fun fact!

Check it out!
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Happy Week #45!
It's a quick one this time, but some wild records have been broken in the last seven days.
Minecraft (Random Seed), Skies of Arcadia: Legends (Any%) and Getting Over It (Glitchless) all stood for well over a year. Check them out!

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Happy Week #44!
Let's do the thing we do every week: catch up on the news! This time:
- A brief look at the impact of the Switch 2
- The setting sun for Horaro
- One of the very best speedrunning history videos
... and more!

🔗 https://t.co/aT1GEn4j7y

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Happy Week #43!

We're a day late _and_ we're taking another break next week? What a Friday...

These news will have to get you through the next 13 days, so don't read them all at once:
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Happy Week #42
The Gold Split is weekly newsletter focused on speedrunning, and we just unlocked a new way to get the news! It might not be a quantum leap, but we do now have more of them.

You'll find those and the usual event updates and records here:
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Happy Week #41!

The golden speedrunning newsperson is back, and that means there's news. Read all about the latest videos, reveals, updates, events and records. Woop!

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Happy Week #41!

The golden speedrunning newsperson is back, and that means there's news. Read all about the latest videos, reveals, updates, events and records. Woop!

🔗https://t.co/i1j5EUxRkh

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Happy Week #40!

We reached yet another round number and I'm consistently surprised each time it happens. Thank you so much for reading!

Let's make this one count! News, Event Updates, the latest TAS Movies and Records. We have it all!

🔗 https://t.co/U6rtsAEpzA

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Happy Week #39!

In this week's major story, Mario has a completely new ACE up his sleeve! 🃏
We're also treated to a SummoningSalt history video, Twitch delaying the Vodpocalypse, a scientific literature review, event news, and more!

🔗 https://t.co/4p4mUxwYa9

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It's been an intense week, so The Gold Split will take another one off. We're likely back on Wednesday, April 23rd!

Enjoy the long Easter weekend!

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Happy Week #38!

This week's headlines include SCIENCE and MAGIC, and I'm not even trying to bait clicks.
But even if you're into neither, there's plenty more on offer: a grand finale, a new glitch, tournaments, event news and much more!

🔗 https://t.co/SypY9a81E6

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Happy Week #37!

Today, we're a little overdue on covering the TAS Awards for 2024. Better late than never!
Otherwise, more of what you expect: News! From leaderboard reworks to the latest contests, videos and events, there's something for everybody.

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