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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks to all who made our PGX marathon possible!
Cool stats:
2 World Records
Multiple 1st-time charity marathon streamers
71 Donations
Largest Donation $250
822 Unique viewers day 1
2906 Unique viewers day 2
1428 Unique viewers day 3

#PGX2025 #Speedrunning #Pittsburgh
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View of the streaming operation. You can see a host on the microphone, a streamer, and tech crew. PGX arcade in the background

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you to all of our runners, volunteers, and sponsors who made this marathon possible. Together, we have raised $1,752.65 for Assemble!
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#PGX2025 #Speedrunning #Pittsburgh

Thank you for $1,752.65 in donations to Assemble

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macaronithepossum.bsky.social @macaronithepossum.bsky.social · 5d

The final run of the event has me conflicted! As a speedrunner, I want to save the frames, but as an animal, I want to save my friends! 😓

Why don't you donate and tell @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social which one you prefer? tracker.steelcityspeedsters.com/tracker/dona...

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Scream Queen of Birthoween @threach.bsky.social · 5d

It's really happening: the final run of the weekend for the @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social showcase at @pghgamingexpo.bsky.social ! Thrilled to be hosting for METROID FUSION RANDOMIZER run by autumnoutofhabit!

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 5d

SCS keeps tradition with a Metroid closing speedrun!

Get ready to cheer for @autmis.gay and save the animals...or not.

Catch the run live at the PGX Arcade and our Twitch Channel! Donations support the amazing work of ASSEMBLE #Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh

SCS at PGX 2025 Metroid Fusion Gameboy Advance Randomizer. Autumnoutofhabit Sponsors: PGX, Arcadia Collectibles, Retrograde Collectibles. Supporting Assemble pgh

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 5d

Look, Mom, we passed the $1,000 mark!

Thank you so much to everyone who has and continues to support our marathon.
Your donations go directly to Assemblepgh.org and their STEAM afterschool programming for kids in Garfield, Pitt.
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#Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Fundraising #Pittsburgh

Screen shot of Mirowood'rs Wario Land 4 speedrun. Counter shows donations at $1,325.00.

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 5d

THANK YOU SO MUCH!
We received a large donation from our sponsors: @pghgamingexpo.bsky.social, @arcadiacollectible.bsky.social, and @retrogradepgh.bsky.social

Please send them some love and check out arcadiacollectiblespgh.com
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#PGX2025 #Speedrunning #Pittsburgh #Geek

Thank you to our sponsors PGX Gaming Expo, Arcadia Collectible, and Retrograde Collectibles.

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 5d

UP NEXT: Speedrunning treasure Mirowood is ready to shine with their Wario Land 4 - Any% Zipless speedrun!

Catch the run live at PGX and Twitch Channel! - Donations support the amazing work of ASSEMBLE
Donate: steelcityspeedsters.com

#Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh

Steel City Speedsters at PGX 2025 Wario Land 4 Switch VS Any % Zipless Mirowood Sponsors: PGX, Arcadia Collectibles, Retrograde Gaming. Supporting Assemble.

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 5d

INCENTIVE ALERT:
SCS is keeping speedrunning alive with a SAVE THE ANIMALS or SAVE THE FRAMES incentive for the end-of-day Metroid Fusion run.

Donate and vote now at steelcityspeedsters.com/
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#Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh

a pixel art of samus from the video game mario bros

ALT: a pixel art of samus from the video game mario bros

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 5d

@macaronithepossum.bsky.social is having a great time offering emotional support and aesthetic enrichment for SCS volunteers.
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#Speedrunning #PGX2025

macaronithepossum.bsky.social @macaronithepossum.bsky.social · 5d

I've loved spending the weekend with my mom @alaracutie.bsky.social and @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social at #PGX2025! In person speedrunning events are so much fun!

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 5d

Happening now: Fantastic runner @threach.bsky.social brings us a Final Fantasy VI Super Nintendo Worlds Collide Randomizer speedrun!
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Watch live at PGX or on our Twitch and send your donations steelcityspeedsters.com
Donations support the amazing work of ASSEMBLE #Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh

Steel City Speedsters Final Fantasy VI Super Nintendo Worlds Collide Randomizer Threach. Sponsors: PGX, Arcadia Collectibles, Retrograde Gaming. Supporting: Assemble Pittsburgh

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 5d

PGX Day 3!
We are here at the Monroeville Convention Center ready to play games, go fast, meet Yinz, and raise funds for Assemble PGH.
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Donate at steelcityspeedsters.com
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#Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh

The SCS booth, black tablecloth with the phrase "Go Fast".

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

Local legend @risuruuu.bsky.social shows us a speedrun to fall in love with. Get ready for Seaman (Dreamcast) He Loves Me% Catch the run live at PGX or our Twitch Channel! - Donations support the amazing work of ASSEMBLE #Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh

Steel City Speedsters at PGX 20205
Seaman Dreamcast He Love Me% by Risuruuu
Supporting Assemble
Sponsored by Arcadia Collectibles and Retrograde Gaming and Collectibles

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

Dance the safety dance with @bursterror.bsky.social in this Mosnter Party! Find more great moments like this live at PGX, or on our Twitch Channel! All donations support ASSEMBLE! #speedrunning #PGX2025 #pittsburgh

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

It's spooky season and runner @bursterror.bsky.social is ready to get festive with a Monster Party (NES) Any% run so good, it's scary! Catch the run live at PGX or on our Twitch Channel! - Donations support the amazing work of ASSEMBLE #Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh

Steel City Speedsters at PGX 2025
Monster Party (NES) Any% by burst_error
Benefitting Assemble
Sponsored by Arcadia Collectibles and Retrograde Gaming and Collectibles

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

@taters.brilliantconmen.com is here supporting yinz!
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#Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

NEW INCENTIVE ALERT!

Eat a fancy meal, buy new clothes, or register a horse? If that sounds like a good time, you can't miss the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild run!

Vote for your favorite date night activity!
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#LegendOfZelda #PGX2025 #Speendrunning #Pittsburgh

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

Pittsburgh's very own Foxy is ready to go fast!
Don't miss her Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster (PC) Any % run, coming up next!

Catch the run live at PGX or on our Twitch Channel! - Donations support the amazing work of ASSEMBLE #Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh #FinalFanasy #FFV

Steel City Speedsters Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster PC Any % with Cutscene remover Foxy. Assemble PGX Gaming Expo. Arcadia Collectibles . Retrograde Gaming

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

We can't wait to see your run! <3

Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

Starting now!
The amazing @selcouthmind.bsky.social takes a hit at the loved puzzle game Blue Prince!

Catch the run live at PGX and our Twitch Channel, and send those donations. We are supporting the amazing work of ASSEMBLE #Speedrunning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh #BluePrince

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

New tech, who dis?
Check out this amazing moment by runner DBarcade.
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#Speedruning #PGX2025 #Pittsburgh

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

INCENTIVE ALERT!
Let's face it, naming your character is one of the small pleasures of videogaming.
Donate now and choose the character name for the upcoming Final Fantasy V run by the amazing Foxy!
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Donate now at steelcityspeedsters.com
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#PGX2025 #Speedrunning #Pittsburgh #FinalFantasy #FFV

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

Streaming live from Japan! Runner DBcade delights us with his Battle Experience Gomu Gomu no Kamehameha, Plug and Play Luffy Normal New Game+ speedrun!

Catch the run live at PGX or our Twitch Channel! - Donations support the amazing work of ASSEMBLE #Speedrunning #Pittsburgh #PGX2025

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 6d

Good morning! We are getting to see everyone at PGX2025!

Swing by early and join us for a fantastic run by Japanese runner DBcade!
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#PGX2025 #Speedrunning #Pittsburgh

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Steel City Speedsters @steelcityspeedster.bsky.social · 7d

Donations: steelcityspeedsters.com