"Speedrunning Dog Makes History at Awesome Games Done Quick 2024"

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A Shiba Inu named Peanut Butter made history by performing a 30-minute speedrun of the 1985 NES game Gyromite at Awesome Games Done Quick 2024, using a custom controller. Trained by speedrunner JSR_, Peanut Butter didn't set a world record but finished the game under its estimate, receiving treats and prompting barks for the stream's viewers. JSR_ adopted Peanut Butter during the pandemic and spent years training him to press and hold buttons for treats, showcasing the dog's intelligence and speedrunning potential.
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