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Games Done Quick abruptly canceled SNK stream due to ties with Saudi Arabia

The organization said it would not accept funds from or work with SNK in the future. Games Done Quick (GDQ) canceled a post-event sponsored speedrunning showcase with SNK in the middle of its stream.

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The organization said it would not accept funds from or work with SNK in the future. Games Done Quick (GDQ) canceled a post-event sponsored speedrunning showcase with SNK in the middle of its stream. Following concerns brought up by the community about the video game company's ties to Saudi Arabian government, GDQ cut short the Metal Slug showcase in the middle of a run and posted an explanation on social media a few hours later.

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