https://zlg.space/2026-08-08T00:00:00-07:002026-08-03T00:00:00-07:002026-08-08T00:00:00-07:00ZLGtag:zlg.space,2026-08-03:/c/work/zlgs-subathon-2026.html

<p><a href="https://zlg.space/images/zlg-creates_subathon2026_front.png"><img alt="A promotional poster for ZLG's subathon 2026, looking like an NES cartridge box, with ZLG giving a thumbs up. August 3rd through 5th, 2026, at 3PM Pacific Time" src="https://zlg.space/images/thumbs/zlg-creates_subathon2026_front_thumb.png"/></a> <a href="https://zlg.space/images/zlg-creates_subathon2026_back.png"><img alt="The back of the subathon 'box', with subscriber goals every 10 subscribers until 200." src="https://zlg.space/images/thumbs/zlg-creates_subathon2026_back_thumb.png"/></a></p>

<p><a href="https://zlg.space/images/zlg-creates_subathon2026_front.png"><img alt="A promotional poster for ZLG's subathon 2026, looking like an NES cartridge box, with ZLG giving a thumbs up. August 3rd through 5th, 2026, at 3PM Pacific Time" src="https://zlg.space/images/thumbs/zlg-creates_subathon2026_front_thumb.png"></a> <a href="https://zlg.space/images/zlg-creates_subathon2026_back.png"><img alt="The back of the subathon 'box', with subscriber goals every 10 subscribers until 200." src="https://zlg.space/images/thumbs/zlg-creates_subathon2026_back_thumb.png"></a></p> <p>This was the first major event ever put together for my stream. I wanted something that would be a fun event but hopefully not too much pressure on anyone.</p> <p>During the event, my community unlocked a good amount of stuff for the stream! I played some <em>Pokémon Labyrinth</em> with Tamago_Bento, took a few shots (responsibly), and after the subathon, I played through the rest of the <em>ALttP-Super Metroid</em> randomizer, which was quite an enjoyable challenge with the right settings.</p> <h2>Acknowledgements</h2> <p>I want to thank <strong>Tamago_Bento</strong> and <strong>Elomeno_</strong> for showing up in person for the event and assisting in preparation, snack procurement, etc.</p> <p>While we're at it, let's list everyone who contributed during the event! Without you, there would be no Game Z!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/ADHDisKay">ADHDisKay</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/al_my_pal_">al_my_pal_</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/Amathyst217">Amathyst217</a></li> <li>Anonymous</li> <li>colorama1</li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/DiJaDi">DiJaDi</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/Elomeno_">Elomeno_</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/GingerSnapz_NV">GingerSnapz_NV</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/HatBastion">HatBastion</a></li> <li>Inewbs</li> <li>kimileini</li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/LetsConquer">LetsConquer</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/NekroG">NekroG</a></li> <li>OCS1_Specter</li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/ReaperFae">ReaperFae</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/Tamago_Bento">Tamago_Bento</a></li> </ul> <p>Also a shoutout to the streamers who sent their people my way in a raid during the event!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/al_my_pal_">al_my_pal_</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/Blu3per">Blu3per</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/DrHamburgerJ">DrHamburgerJ</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/Elreydelleon">Elreydelleon</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/Firebolt_KWA">Firebolt_KWA</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/HatBastion">HatBastion</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/Linsplaysgames">Linsplaysgames</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitch.tv/Shorester">Shorester</a></li> </ul> <h2>Afterthoughts</h2> <p>Due to some circumstances outside of our control, there were some logistical problems. There was also a lack of preparedness on my behalf that delayed things during the event. I was too zeroed-in on getting the promo graphics correct. They're important, but other things ended up getting missed and I didn't establish a proper schedule for actual participants, so coordination suffered. That's squarely my fault.</p> <p>Still, the event was largely a success and I've learned a lot from the experience. I hope that the next event that I plan lives up to at least Game B levels.</p> <p>Thank you again to everyone who attended and made the event more fun! I couldn't have done it alone.</p>