haha maybe for a small site, but then you get something like this...

https://video-game-randomizers.github.io/rando-list/

The data is all yaml files, Jekyll runs in Github Actions automatically on commit. Try doing this in HTML by hand and then realize you want to change the HTML structure a little bit, like group the randomizers by game instead of by series, or add new fields or new features. Or accept pull requests from non-developers to add new entries. We accept pull requests from people and they just have to fill in the yaml info with plenty of examples and schema checks in Github Actions before building the site, and you can download a zip file of the output HTML from Github Actions. If they were submitting as HTML, imagine trying to write automatic verification that it's in the correct format.

Sonic block has started!

I wonder if it will have a classic single player mode

Use the website, it has an option to export your data to a file, and then import it. You don't need any 3rd party apps or anything.

I've been using AviDemux, but this seems like it's probably better?

here's a good video essay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxOKEsBx4NU Ross's Game Dungeon: Deus Ex

and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgJazjz9ZsA Deus Ex: Human Revolution is FINE, And Here's Why

The Sonic block should be really good as usual. Doom 64 is cool, Quake 2, Half-Life 2, StarCraft.

A LITERAL DOG playing Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZixOslQIgc

Morrowind (All Main Quests) should be good, we usually see Any% which is too quick because the game is very exploitable lol.

Zelda Link to the Past - All Dungeons (Swordless) should also be cool, this game has a huge variety of glitches so when you do awkward categories like this you really see them all demonstrated.

Mario World Kaizo Relay Race should be fun. Also look out for the Mario 64 Randomizer played blindfolded!

We also have a silly games block starting with Golf It!, then Monster Party, Birds Aren't Real: The Game, and more.

I feel the same way about the prequels, but I think the original game is the best game ever made.

I would suggest against GMDX for a first time playthrough, it changes A LOT. From the aesthetics, to the gameplay, to the sounds, the mood, the feel of the game, and the viable approaches in each level, there's so much that's changed it just isn't the same game anymore.

You're much better off with the Vanilla Fixer tool, Transcended, or Zero Rando (I'm the dev). You could also use Revision and toggle every setting to vanilla, but make sure you also disable the HDTP models, and disable Shifter and Biomod too, and definitely set the maps to vanilla.

ESPN has an esports section too lol https://www.espn.com/esports/ it seems to be abandoned though

this is in person

I agree about some gimmicks like 2 players 1 controller, or playing games with a dance pad or whatever, they seem difficult but still feel like gimmicks to me

4-way races are ok if you're familiar with the game and speedrun already, but otherwise hard to watch

we've got a megathread for discussion over at !speedrun@sh.itjust.works - https://programming.dev/post/16201685

but maybe there will be more discussion here instead?

anyways, it's live now, HYPE! https://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick