In my last article, we covered **Twitch’s new 100-hour storage limit for Highlights**, which threatens thousands of existing speedruns. Since **all runs submitted with Twitch links are at risk**, we knew a solution was needed - not just for this situation, but to **build a system that allows us to respond faster to similar issues in the future**.

Today, we’re rolling out **new tools** to help runners and moderators **identify and manage runs at risk** more efficiently.

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# **Identifying Runs at Risk**

To make it easier to track affected runs, runners can now see all of their at-risk submissions in the Pending Tab on their profile

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..and moderators have access to the same information within the Mod Hub alongside all the other previously available filters. 

**For most cases, the view you will want is "Verified" runs that are also "At risk" as seen in the image below.**

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Additionally, **at-risk runs will now be marked with a yellow identifier on their Video Proof Icons** for quick visibility.

# **Managing Runs at Risk: The Video State Variable**

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To give users control over their runs, we’ve introduced a **“Video State” global variable**. This variable will only be visible on runs considered at-risk. If a run is flagged as at-risk, its Video State will default to **“⚠️ Video at Risk”**, and runners or moderators can update its status based on the situation:

✅ **Mark as Safe** - Use this if the video proof within the run submission has been updated to a link that won’t be removed in the upcoming Twitch deletion on April 19th, 2025 (e.g., reuploaded to YouTube) or if the Twitch VOD is included in the 100-hour storage limit on the runner’s channel.

🔴 **Mark as Abandoned** - Use this if the video proof **cannot be updated** and the existing video link has been or will be removed. **This does not impact the run itself** - it simply acknowledges that the run once had valid proof and remains a viable leaderboard submission.

# **Who Can Update Video States?**

- **Runners** can update video states on runs they were a player in (this includes co-op runs)
- **Submitters** can update video states on runs they submitted (whether they are the player or not)
- **Moderators** can update video states on games they moderate

# **A Note to Moderators**

While SRC has no control over where videos are re-uploaded or by who, we ask that moderators allow **runners some time to update the video proof on their own submissions first**. This helps prevent run content from being reuploaded to channels not owned by the runner.

However, **we support moderators downloading and backing up** run video proof as long as they **wait to update submissions**, giving runners time to handle updating their own submissions first.

# **Related Changes & Improvements**

As part of this update, we’ve made a few other related improvements

- **Added Embed Support** - Runs with video links from **TikTok, RUTUBE, and YouTube Live** will now have the video proof embedded properly
- **“View Run” → “Triage Run”** - The terminology has been updated to better reflect the new workflow, and is now distinct from Edit Run

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- **The “Pending” Tab** - The Pending tab on runner profiles now counts runs at risk, making them easier to track

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# **Backing Up Your Runs: How to Download At-Risk Videos**

Let’s quickly recap how to backup your runs if you aren’t already familiar. If you haven't backed up your runs yet, now is the time to do so.

Here are the best ways to download your runs:

### **Speedrun Rescue Script - Advanced Setup**

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Developed by @Matse007 and some other amazing contributors from within the speedrunning community, this script automatically detects and downloads your runs that were submitted with Twitch Highlights.

- Detects at-risk runs either per runner or per leaderboard/game
- Best for runners and moderators who need to bulk download all at-risk runs per runner or per leaderboard/game
- Lots of new customization options (see Github page)
- Requirements: Python + dependencies (installation instructions on the page)
- Get it here: [https://github.com/Matse007/SpeedrunRescueScript](https://github.com/Matse007/SpeedrunRescueScript)

Matse has also gone ahead and created a handy YouTube tutorial for S.R.S.!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkgnHt2aVmQ

### **TwitchDownloader - Easy Setup (Still Somewhat Technical)**

TwitchDownloader allows you to bulk download your VODs and Highlights from a Twitch channel.

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**How to Use:**

Best for bulk downloading VODs and Highlights from a single Twitch channel.

    1. Install TwitchDownloader (GUI is recommended over CLI)
    2. Open the Task Queue tab and hit Search VODs
    3. Enter your Twitch channel name to generate a list of all VODs/Highlights
    4. Select all relevant runs (or select all) and add them to the queue for downloading

- Get it here: [https://github.com/lay295/TwitchDownloader/releases](https://github.com/lay295/TwitchDownloader/releases)
- Installation Instructions: [https://github.com/lay295/TwitchDownloader/ReadMe](https://github.com/lay295/TwitchDownloader?tab=readme-ov-file#readme) (Go down to any of Windows/MacOS/Linux “Getting Started” sections)

This is probably the easiest “set it and forget it” solution, but will still require some basic Github knowledge to download/install.

## **What’s Next?**

While these changes currently apply only to existing at-risk runs, these features lay the groundwork for responding more effectively to similar issues in the future.

We're actively monitoring the impact of these changes and are prepared to make additional adjustments as necessary. If you have any feedback, suggestions, or run into issues using the new tools, let us know! This is a community-wide effort, and we’re committed to making the process as smooth as possible.

**- Cam // Meta, Speedrun.com Community Manager**

Twitch Runs At Risk are now visible and easier to manage!

Twitch Runs At Risk Are Now Visible for Runners & Moderators

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UKSG Greeeen 2025 is our first ever 4 day marathon, taking place in Glasgow, Scotland from 22nd May to 25th May! This will be a ticketed event, with event-long and day tickets available.

UKSG Greeeen 2025 will be raising money for [CRISIS](https://www.crisis.org.uk/). 90% of all donations get directly donated to the charity, and the remaining 10% are kept to keep UKSG going from strength to strength.

UKSG Greeeen 2025 will be continuing to accept **Race & Co-op submissions!** Come demonstrate your prowess in your favourite multi-player categories!

We are also accepting submissions of pre-recorded videos to play during our Overnight segments! Not able to make it to the event directly, or have a video you want to show off at the event? Submit for our Overnight segments!



# Dates

## Game & Incentive Submissions

Submission are still open for Greeeen but will close soon on 14th March 2025 at 5pm (GMT +0). Make sure to get your games submitted soon!

[UKSG Greeeen 2025 Oengus Page](https://oengus.io/marathon/uksggrn25)

## Event

UKSG Greeeen will be happening from 22nd May to 25th May in Glasgow, Scotland!



# Location

We will be hosting the event at:

Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
80 Jamaica St
Glasgow
G1 4QG

[Google Maps Link](https://goo.gl/maps/1NpBc3QSxD8W8UYG8)



TicketsTickets are available here[UKSG Greeeen Tickets
](https://buytickets.at/uksg/1444168)For more information about our marathon such as volunteering, schedules and rules, please visit our [Oengus](https://oengus.io/marathon/uksggrn25) page or join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/25qp25Q) server!
We can't wait to see you all!


UKSG's first four day event is still accepting submissions! Both in-person and pre-recorded overnight runs welcomed!

UKSG GREEN 25 Submissions Are Still Open!

User @AudiblySmiles A.K.A Mikuze (Das me!!!!!) has managed to topple the records in Glitched% and Glitched% with AI ally that both stood for 7 years nearly uncontested! Smiles started their Speedrunning career in the very same Front Page featured category that they now have the gold in. There are almost zero guides for these old games, no set-in-stone routes for each level & no skips just like in the old days!!!

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Now for those of you who are new to Car Combat and Twisted Metal 4, let me give a small explanation about the genre and the game in question. Car Combat games are essentially fighting games mixed with Arena Shooters but the characters are the cars. Generally, the games are known for doing inputs for special moves just like using meters in fighting games, and even rely on their own similar kind of meters. They are known for high speeds and reliance on pickups across each of the maps - you can even ring people out!

Twisted Metal 4 by 989 Studios is a very colorful and arcade-y style game in the Twisted series, it has a ton of characters from previous games, and even the most famous character (Sweet Tooth) known for his flaming head is the final boss of Twisted Metal 4. Additionally, this is the only reason this run is possible in Glitched%! The game is incredibly action-y and notably inconsistent in its gameplay against AI opponents. This does imply that the games are multiplayer and well they are! There is a boss every level of this game and the enemies always spawn in random spawn points and can have drastically different levels of aggression each playthrough. You always fight the same amount of characters per level and the pickups are always in the same places.

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In the runs for these games, you use proxy spawning of bosses, map knowledge, and the biggest factor of this whole run...The Rear Attack exploit!!!!! It's normally just a regular input like all the others but it can let you fire a weapon with an empty inventory so you can fire an ideal weapon using meter over and over, increasing the DPS exponentially compared to normal gameplay.

Check my channel out! [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kQ8oeqORupbT8-keBqkRw](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kQ8oeqORupbT8-keBqkRw)

A Rookie Speedrunner, who has only been on the site for a single year, has brute forced their way to the top of the board for Twisted Metal 4 just in time for the new Season 2 of the Twisted Metal show!

Two 7-Year Records Just Shattered in Twisted Metal 4!

For this event, we are working alongside Norwegian Speedrunners Gathering (NSG) who is allowing us to raise money for a great charity called Get Well Gamers UK.

# Event Dates

**Live:** May 3rd/4th 2025

**Submission/Volunteer Application Deadline:** 07 April 2025 00:00 (GMT +0)

Please check the rules before submitting as this is the regular McRaeathon event! So no Kart Racers, Ship Racers, Character Racers, etc.

Don't spend too long in the garage! Get submitting here: [https://oengus.io/marathon/McRae25](https://oengus.io/marathon/McRae25)

Volunteer Applications can be found here: [https://forms.gle/v19fWJfukdU1KfjaA](https://forms.gle/v19fWJfukdU1KfjaA)

Our signature racing marathon, McRaeathon, is back with a bang with our 2025 edition running over the weekend of May 3rd/4th!

McRaeathon 2025 submissions are now OPEN!

Twisted Metal 4

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brokenhyperlink

AudiblySmiles

SRC Series: Zuma's Revenge Initiate Challenge

SRC Series: DOOM (Kex Port) Legacy of Rust All Secrets Speedrun Challenge

34pov7kg

SRC Series: Plants vs. Zombies Speedrun Challenge

6lp4vpzw

SRC Series: Black Ops 6 Zombies Speedrun Challenge

56y1gy9e

SRC Series: Titanfall 2 Helmet Rush

4m7jny51

Rebel Rush Speedrun Challenge

j5y0ly9k

SRC Series: Peggle Initiate Speedrun Challenge

1qpekp36

SRC Series: MULLET MAD JACK Speedrun Challenge

nzy2zyq3

ALTF42 $5000 Speedrun Challenge

The Splodey $10,000 Speedrun Challenge

MoistCr1TiKaL $15,000 Speedrun Challenge #5

Athena Crisis Completionist Speedrun Challenge

1k75870l

Survive both Chapter 1 & 2 of Poppy Playtime

SRC Series: Poppy Playtime Duo Challenge

3dydl7r2

SRC Series: Ultrakill All Secret Levels (Inbounds)

xwpw4y0l

SRC Series: Rocket Racing Expert Tracks

m9yx0ygj

Pit of Eternal Sands - $10,000 Speedrun Challenge

Blood Will Run $10,000 Challenge

m2p98y5x

Peggle Nights

Plants vs. Zombies

Zuma's Revenge

Titanfall 2

ULTRAKILL

Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1

ALTF42 [Early Access]

Ghostrunner 2

Another Crab's Treasure

In order to properly figure out categories, rules, timing method, etc. this leaderboard will not feature any runs for the first two weeks after the game's release. In the meantime you can join us in the [Prince of Persia discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/0Ss0agDWPoiSvr3E) to discuss about the game.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Rocket Racing

MULLET MAD JACK

Athena Crisis

Splodey

Doom (Kex Port)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies

Tails Noir: Rebel Rush

Roblox: Isle 10

HASTE: Broken Worlds

Lets discuss any relevant rules and any questions before we open the leaderboards

A Game About Digging A Hole

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# THE LEADERBOARD WILL BE LOCKED FOR 4 DAYS TO GIVE US TIME TO THINK ABOUT THE RULES, CATEGORIES ETC...

## *If we consider that the leaderboard doesn't need to stay this way anymore, we'll end the embargo early and you will finally be free to submit your runs!*

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**For the time being, if you have any questions, wanna participate in the community or offer your help for the moderation, feel free to join the Speedrun Discord Server! :**

[https://discord.gg/9bH3G9jEGs](https://discord.gg/9bH3G9jEGs)

R.E.P.O.

Dead Rails

### Work in progress:

We are preparing the leaderboard for an opening, creating categories, finding glitches and making rules for the game.

In the meantime, feel free to join our official speedrunning discord server!!!

Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4