Cataloging Speedrun History, One Verified Run at a Time
A small crew of runners and researchers in Giza building a careful record of world records across classic genres, without the clutter.
Meet the TeamWhat Drives the Archive
A few principles we refuse to compromise on
Every entry is cross-checked against submission footage, splits, and moderator notes before it earns a place in the archive.
We write for runners and viewers, not for clicks. No filler, no clickbait titles, just the routing and history that matters.
From any% to glitchless to obscure category extensions, we track the nuance that separates one leaderboard entry from another.
Records fall often, and our timestamps reflect that. We revisit entries whenever a new PB or frame-perfect strategy surfaces.
The Archive by the Numbers
Voices From the Community
I submitted a category extension for an old platformer and the team actually watched the full segment before listing it. Small thing, but it told me this archive cares about accuracy over volume.
Found a writeup here on a Genesis puzzle game route I'd never seen documented anywhere else. Took maybe ten minutes to read but saved me weeks of blind routing on my own attempt.
The way they track TAS comparisons alongside human WRs is rare. Most sites just list one number, this one actually explains the gap between the two and why it exists.
How We Build Each Entry
The steps behind every record we publish
Track the Leaderboards
We follow submission queues and moderator boards across classic genres, flagging new personal bests and potential world records as they appear.
Verify the Footage
Runs are reviewed frame by frame where possible, checking splits, load times, and any flagged inputs before we consider a run confirmed.
Document the Routing
We write up the strategy behind the run, noting skips, glitches, and category rules so readers understand not just the time but the technique.
Publish and Revisit
Once live, entries stay open for correction. When a new run beats the record, we update the archive and note the history of the category.