Can live speedruns compete with e-sports? (interview)

Anything goes during a speedrun. The briefest runs often take advantage of exploits within the game mechanics, such as invincibility frames or shortcuts not intended by the developer. Whether it’s a 25-year-old Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) title or a current blockbuster game, a great speedrun is always a feat to behold, taking hundreds of hours and countless failed attempts to perfect. And now, you can watch the seemingly impossible as it happens.