Julian / Fatzke
@fatzke.goldsplit.news
Currently writing The Gold Split (@goldsplit.news), a free speedrunning focussed newsletter: https://goldsplit.substack.com/
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Julian / Fatzke
@fatzke.goldsplit.news
· Oct 18
The Gold Split | Fatzke | Substack
A Speedrunning Newsletter. Click to read The Gold Split, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
goldsplit.substack.com
I haven't posted about this over here yet, but 16 whole weeks ago I started working on a free, weekly newsletter focussed on speedrunning topics, called @thegoldsplit.bsky.social .
I'd be honoured if you'd spend some of your valuable time to check it out. 💛
goldsplit.substack.com
I'd be honoured if you'd spend some of your valuable time to check it out. 💛
goldsplit.substack.com
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tl;dr: I'm moving @goldsplit.news away from Substack and will be taking a longer break to do that properly, implement some changes, and set us up for at least another year.
There's a survey included and if you're a (regular) reader I'd loOoOoOoOove to hear from you. 💛💛💛
There's a survey included and if you're a (regular) reader I'd loOoOoOoOove to hear from you. 💛💛💛
Happy Week #52!
This one marks the first full year of (mostly) weekly digests of speedrunning news! In between what's been going on for the last seven days, let's take a moment to reminisce, but also to talk about the future of The Gold Split. 💛
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
This one marks the first full year of (mostly) weekly digests of speedrunning news! In between what's been going on for the last seven days, let's take a moment to reminisce, but also to talk about the future of The Gold Split. 💛
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
August 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
tl;dr: I'm moving @goldsplit.news away from Substack and will be taking a longer break to do that properly, implement some changes, and set us up for at least another year.
There's a survey included and if you're a (regular) reader I'd loOoOoOoOove to hear from you. 💛💛💛
There's a survey included and if you're a (regular) reader I'd loOoOoOoOove to hear from you. 💛💛💛
tl;dr: I'm moving @goldsplit.news away from Substack and will be taking a longer break to do that properly, implement some changes, and set us up for at least another year.
There's a survey included and if you're a (regular) reader I'd loOoOoOoOove to hear from you. 💛💛💛
There's a survey included and if you're a (regular) reader I'd loOoOoOoOove to hear from you. 💛💛💛
Happy Week #52!
This one marks the first full year of (mostly) weekly digests of speedrunning news! In between what's been going on for the last seven days, let's take a moment to reminisce, but also to talk about the future of The Gold Split. 💛
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
This one marks the first full year of (mostly) weekly digests of speedrunning news! In between what's been going on for the last seven days, let's take a moment to reminisce, but also to talk about the future of The Gold Split. 💛
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
August 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
tl;dr: I'm moving @goldsplit.news away from Substack and will be taking a longer break to do that properly, implement some changes, and set us up for at least another year.
There's a survey included and if you're a (regular) reader I'd loOoOoOoOove to hear from you. 💛💛💛
There's a survey included and if you're a (regular) reader I'd loOoOoOoOove to hear from you. 💛💛💛
First five purchases and as a bonus: the first five activations.
August 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
First five purchases and as a bonus: the first five activations.
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Happy Week #51!
This week, let's take a look at Donkey Kong Bananza's speedruns four weeks after its release.
Of course, we also have the news, recent top times, and a peculiar game with almost 12 million leaderboards...
Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
This week, let's take a look at Donkey Kong Bananza's speedruns four weeks after its release.
Of course, we also have the news, recent top times, and a peculiar game with almost 12 million leaderboards...
Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
August 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Happy Week #51!
This week, let's take a look at Donkey Kong Bananza's speedruns four weeks after its release.
Of course, we also have the news, recent top times, and a peculiar game with almost 12 million leaderboards...
Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
This week, let's take a look at Donkey Kong Bananza's speedruns four weeks after its release.
Of course, we also have the news, recent top times, and a peculiar game with almost 12 million leaderboards...
Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
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Happy Week #50!
This week, I wrote many words. They're not going to change the world, but I sometimes wish they would.
As always, there's also (fewer) news, event updates and finally some TAS movies again. Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
This week, I wrote many words. They're not going to change the world, but I sometimes wish they would.
As always, there's also (fewer) news, event updates and finally some TAS movies again. Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
August 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Happy Week #50!
This week, I wrote many words. They're not going to change the world, but I sometimes wish they would.
As always, there's also (fewer) news, event updates and finally some TAS movies again. Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
This week, I wrote many words. They're not going to change the world, but I sometimes wish they would.
As always, there's also (fewer) news, event updates and finally some TAS movies again. Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
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Happy Week #49!
We're back, we're struggling to keep up and attempt to catch up briefly but comprehensively on two weeks of news.
A lot happened. More will happen. It just never stops, does it?
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
We're back, we're struggling to keep up and attempt to catch up briefly but comprehensively on two weeks of news.
A lot happened. More will happen. It just never stops, does it?
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
July 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Happy Week #49!
We're back, we're struggling to keep up and attempt to catch up briefly but comprehensively on two weeks of news.
A lot happened. More will happen. It just never stops, does it?
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
We're back, we're struggling to keep up and attempt to catch up briefly but comprehensively on two weeks of news.
A lot happened. More will happen. It just never stops, does it?
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
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Hey everyone, I'm launching my own website, Joshimuz.com!
This will host a lot of relevant information, but mainly my @FourthwallHQ. Their service is like Patreon, but better for everyone! We have lots of great perks ready.
Everything you need to know is explained here: joshimuz.com/pages/about/
This will host a lot of relevant information, but mainly my @FourthwallHQ. Their service is like Patreon, but better for everyone! We have lots of great perks ready.
Everything you need to know is explained here: joshimuz.com/pages/about/
Joshimuz.com
The official website of THE Joshimuz, where you can gain access to exclusive posts, polls and more!
joshimuz.com
July 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Hey everyone, I'm launching my own website, Joshimuz.com!
This will host a lot of relevant information, but mainly my @FourthwallHQ. Their service is like Patreon, but better for everyone! We have lots of great perks ready.
Everything you need to know is explained here: joshimuz.com/pages/about/
This will host a lot of relevant information, but mainly my @FourthwallHQ. Their service is like Patreon, but better for everyone! We have lots of great perks ready.
Everything you need to know is explained here: joshimuz.com/pages/about/
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Happy Week #47!
This week we're featuring a small piece about The Wind Waker on the Switch 2 as well as news about Uncharted, San Andreas, Metroid Dread, Quake and many more! Have a great day, and an even greater one if you like, subscribe and share!👀
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
This week we're featuring a small piece about The Wind Waker on the Switch 2 as well as news about Uncharted, San Andreas, Metroid Dread, Quake and many more! Have a great day, and an even greater one if you like, subscribe and share!👀
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
July 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Happy Week #47!
This week we're featuring a small piece about The Wind Waker on the Switch 2 as well as news about Uncharted, San Andreas, Metroid Dread, Quake and many more! Have a great day, and an even greater one if you like, subscribe and share!👀
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
This week we're featuring a small piece about The Wind Waker on the Switch 2 as well as news about Uncharted, San Andreas, Metroid Dread, Quake and many more! Have a great day, and an even greater one if you like, subscribe and share!👀
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Happy Week #46!
It's late and I'm slightly in a rush to get this done and fill the text box with words.
This time around, we have lots of rule changes on several major leaderships! Alongside, more news, events and even a fun fact!
Check it out!
🔗goldsplit.substack.c...
It's late and I'm slightly in a rush to get this done and fill the text box with words.
This time around, we have lots of rule changes on several major leaderships! Alongside, more news, events and even a fun fact!
Check it out!
🔗goldsplit.substack.c...
June 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Happy Week #46!
It's late and I'm slightly in a rush to get this done and fill the text box with words.
This time around, we have lots of rule changes on several major leaderships! Alongside, more news, events and even a fun fact!
Check it out!
🔗goldsplit.substack.c...
It's late and I'm slightly in a rush to get this done and fill the text box with words.
This time around, we have lots of rule changes on several major leaderships! Alongside, more news, events and even a fun fact!
Check it out!
🔗goldsplit.substack.c...
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Happy Week #44!
Let's do the thing we do every week: catch up on the news! This time:
- A brief look at the impact of the Switch 2
- The setting sun for Horaro
- One of the very best speedrunning history videos
... and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
Let's do the thing we do every week: catch up on the news! This time:
- A brief look at the impact of the Switch 2
- The setting sun for Horaro
- One of the very best speedrunning history videos
... and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
June 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Happy Week #44!
Let's do the thing we do every week: catch up on the news! This time:
- A brief look at the impact of the Switch 2
- The setting sun for Horaro
- One of the very best speedrunning history videos
... and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
Let's do the thing we do every week: catch up on the news! This time:
- A brief look at the impact of the Switch 2
- The setting sun for Horaro
- One of the very best speedrunning history videos
... and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Happy Week #43!
We're a day late _and_ we're taking another break next week? What a Friday...
These news will have to get you through the next 13 days, so don't read them all at once:
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
We're a day late _and_ we're taking another break next week? What a Friday...
These news will have to get you through the next 13 days, so don't read them all at once:
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
May 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Happy Week #43!
We're a day late _and_ we're taking another break next week? What a Friday...
These news will have to get you through the next 13 days, so don't read them all at once:
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
We're a day late _and_ we're taking another break next week? What a Friday...
These news will have to get you through the next 13 days, so don't read them all at once:
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Happy Week #42
The Gold Split is weekly newsletter focused on speedrunning, and we just unlocked a new way to get the news! It might not be a quantum leap, but we do now have more of them.
You'll find those and the usual event updates and records here:
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
The Gold Split is weekly newsletter focused on speedrunning, and we just unlocked a new way to get the news! It might not be a quantum leap, but we do now have more of them.
You'll find those and the usual event updates and records here:
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
May 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Happy Week #42
The Gold Split is weekly newsletter focused on speedrunning, and we just unlocked a new way to get the news! It might not be a quantum leap, but we do now have more of them.
You'll find those and the usual event updates and records here:
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
The Gold Split is weekly newsletter focused on speedrunning, and we just unlocked a new way to get the news! It might not be a quantum leap, but we do now have more of them.
You'll find those and the usual event updates and records here:
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Happy Week #39!
In this week's major story, Mario has a completely new ACE up his sleeve! 🃏
We're also treated to a SummoningSalt history video, Twitch delaying the Vodpocalypse, a scientific literature review, event news, and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
In this week's major story, Mario has a completely new ACE up his sleeve! 🃏
We're also treated to a SummoningSalt history video, Twitch delaying the Vodpocalypse, a scientific literature review, event news, and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
April 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Happy Week #39!
In this week's major story, Mario has a completely new ACE up his sleeve! 🃏
We're also treated to a SummoningSalt history video, Twitch delaying the Vodpocalypse, a scientific literature review, event news, and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
In this week's major story, Mario has a completely new ACE up his sleeve! 🃏
We're also treated to a SummoningSalt history video, Twitch delaying the Vodpocalypse, a scientific literature review, event news, and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Happy Week #38!
This week's headlines include SCIENCE and MAGIC, and I'm not even trying to bait clicks.
But even if you're into neither, there's plenty more on offer: a grand finale, a new glitch, tournaments, event news and much more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
This week's headlines include SCIENCE and MAGIC, and I'm not even trying to bait clicks.
But even if you're into neither, there's plenty more on offer: a grand finale, a new glitch, tournaments, event news and much more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
April 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happy Week #38!
This week's headlines include SCIENCE and MAGIC, and I'm not even trying to bait clicks.
But even if you're into neither, there's plenty more on offer: a grand finale, a new glitch, tournaments, event news and much more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
This week's headlines include SCIENCE and MAGIC, and I'm not even trying to bait clicks.
But even if you're into neither, there's plenty more on offer: a grand finale, a new glitch, tournaments, event news and much more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
My Switch 2 takes:
+++ Much needed performance upgrades
++ GameChat
++ USB-C Port at the top
+ 3D Donkey Kong
+ Mouse controls (but questionable ergonomics)
-- FromSoftware exclusive
--- Paid interactive handbook game ??
------ Setting a new precedent by charging 80€ for one game
+++ Much needed performance upgrades
++ GameChat
++ USB-C Port at the top
+ 3D Donkey Kong
+ Mouse controls (but questionable ergonomics)
-- FromSoftware exclusive
--- Paid interactive handbook game ??
------ Setting a new precedent by charging 80€ for one game
April 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
My Switch 2 takes:
+++ Much needed performance upgrades
++ GameChat
++ USB-C Port at the top
+ 3D Donkey Kong
+ Mouse controls (but questionable ergonomics)
-- FromSoftware exclusive
--- Paid interactive handbook game ??
------ Setting a new precedent by charging 80€ for one game
+++ Much needed performance upgrades
++ GameChat
++ USB-C Port at the top
+ 3D Donkey Kong
+ Mouse controls (but questionable ergonomics)
-- FromSoftware exclusive
--- Paid interactive handbook game ??
------ Setting a new precedent by charging 80€ for one game
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Happy Week #36!
In this issue of ⭐The Gold Split⭐, you'll find:
- One very curious story of the week 🧐
- Six other news! 📋
- Some huge records that were broken recently 🐐
- One fun fact 👀
Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
In this issue of ⭐The Gold Split⭐, you'll find:
- One very curious story of the week 🧐
- Six other news! 📋
- Some huge records that were broken recently 🐐
- One fun fact 👀
Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
March 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Week #36!
In this issue of ⭐The Gold Split⭐, you'll find:
- One very curious story of the week 🧐
- Six other news! 📋
- Some huge records that were broken recently 🐐
- One fun fact 👀
Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
In this issue of ⭐The Gold Split⭐, you'll find:
- One very curious story of the week 🧐
- Six other news! 📋
- Some huge records that were broken recently 🐐
- One fun fact 👀
Check it out!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
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I'm hosting the first ever GTA Marathon Game Show during GTAM in Portsmouth, and I need YOUR HELP!
I've created a form with basic questions I need the GTA community to answer.
Your answers will be the points in the game!
More info on the form:
forms.gle/eWBtoxwPTjow...
I've created a form with basic questions I need the GTA community to answer.
Your answers will be the points in the game!
More info on the form:
forms.gle/eWBtoxwPTjow...
GTA Marathon's First Annual Game Show Question Survey
tl;dr Answer the questions in the questions section with the first thing that comes to your mind
This survey is for the questions on the Family Fortunes/Feud portion of the GTA Marathon Game Show.
I...
forms.gle
March 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I'm hosting the first ever GTA Marathon Game Show during GTAM in Portsmouth, and I need YOUR HELP!
I've created a form with basic questions I need the GTA community to answer.
Your answers will be the points in the game!
More info on the form:
forms.gle/eWBtoxwPTjow...
I've created a form with basic questions I need the GTA community to answer.
Your answers will be the points in the game!
More info on the form:
forms.gle/eWBtoxwPTjow...
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Happy Week #34!
Many news this week, including some more obscure ones. But you'll have to click the link to read them... 👀
Recurring reminder to save speedrun videos hosted on Twitch, speedrun.com launched a new set of tools to help!
🔗: goldsplit.substack.c...
Many news this week, including some more obscure ones. But you'll have to click the link to read them... 👀
Recurring reminder to save speedrun videos hosted on Twitch, speedrun.com launched a new set of tools to help!
🔗: goldsplit.substack.c...
March 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Week #34!
Many news this week, including some more obscure ones. But you'll have to click the link to read them... 👀
Recurring reminder to save speedrun videos hosted on Twitch, speedrun.com launched a new set of tools to help!
🔗: goldsplit.substack.c...
Many news this week, including some more obscure ones. But you'll have to click the link to read them... 👀
Recurring reminder to save speedrun videos hosted on Twitch, speedrun.com launched a new set of tools to help!
🔗: goldsplit.substack.c...
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Happy Week #32!
This week, we obviously need to talk about Twitch's decision to restrict the storage capacity for Highlights.
It has huge implications for the entire speedrunning community, please spread the word!
🔗goldsplit.substack.c...
This week, we obviously need to talk about Twitch's decision to restrict the storage capacity for Highlights.
It has huge implications for the entire speedrunning community, please spread the word!
🔗goldsplit.substack.c...
February 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Happy Week #32!
This week, we obviously need to talk about Twitch's decision to restrict the storage capacity for Highlights.
It has huge implications for the entire speedrunning community, please spread the word!
🔗goldsplit.substack.c...
This week, we obviously need to talk about Twitch's decision to restrict the storage capacity for Highlights.
It has huge implications for the entire speedrunning community, please spread the word!
🔗goldsplit.substack.c...
The negative effect of Twitch's new policy on the speedrunning community can't be overstated.
If you are one of the people who now has to sift through 100s of hours of highlights:
Stream the process! Take a trip down memory lane with your community while also raising awareness for the issue!
If you are one of the people who now has to sift through 100s of hours of highlights:
Stream the process! Take a trip down memory lane with your community while also raising awareness for the issue!
February 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The negative effect of Twitch's new policy on the speedrunning community can't be overstated.
If you are one of the people who now has to sift through 100s of hours of highlights:
Stream the process! Take a trip down memory lane with your community while also raising awareness for the issue!
If you are one of the people who now has to sift through 100s of hours of highlights:
Stream the process! Take a trip down memory lane with your community while also raising awareness for the issue!
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
To all my German followers:
Die Bundestagswahlen finden am 23. Februar statt und ich will euch mit euren Stimmen helfen wenn ihr das möchtet.
Ich schaue mir gerne mit euch euren Wahlkreis an und wir können darüber reden wie ihr mit eurer Stimme einen unterschied machen könnt!
DM mich auf Discord😊
Die Bundestagswahlen finden am 23. Februar statt und ich will euch mit euren Stimmen helfen wenn ihr das möchtet.
Ich schaue mir gerne mit euch euren Wahlkreis an und wir können darüber reden wie ihr mit eurer Stimme einen unterschied machen könnt!
DM mich auf Discord😊
February 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
To all my German followers:
Die Bundestagswahlen finden am 23. Februar statt und ich will euch mit euren Stimmen helfen wenn ihr das möchtet.
Ich schaue mir gerne mit euch euren Wahlkreis an und wir können darüber reden wie ihr mit eurer Stimme einen unterschied machen könnt!
DM mich auf Discord😊
Die Bundestagswahlen finden am 23. Februar statt und ich will euch mit euren Stimmen helfen wenn ihr das möchtet.
Ich schaue mir gerne mit euch euren Wahlkreis an und wir können darüber reden wie ihr mit eurer Stimme einen unterschied machen könnt!
DM mich auf Discord😊
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Happy Week #31!
The snow is falling and it brings many shorter speedrunning updates from the last week!
- SummoningSalt's 1:59
- Beginner's Guide to Quake
- Bingos for Beginners
- Bubzia Documentary
... and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
The snow is falling and it brings many shorter speedrunning updates from the last week!
- SummoningSalt's 1:59
- Beginner's Guide to Quake
- Bingos for Beginners
- Bubzia Documentary
... and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
February 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Happy Week #31!
The snow is falling and it brings many shorter speedrunning updates from the last week!
- SummoningSalt's 1:59
- Beginner's Guide to Quake
- Bingos for Beginners
- Bubzia Documentary
... and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
The snow is falling and it brings many shorter speedrunning updates from the last week!
- SummoningSalt's 1:59
- Beginner's Guide to Quake
- Bingos for Beginners
- Bubzia Documentary
... and more!
🔗 goldsplit.substack.c...
Reposted by Julian / Fatzke
Submissions to #NSGSpring25 are now open! Head on over to oengus.io/marathon/NSG... and give us your best, your worst, and your most entertaining showcases!
For more info, tickets and merch, check out nsgmarathon.com
For more info, tickets and merch, check out nsgmarathon.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Submissions to #NSGSpring25 are now open! Head on over to oengus.io/marathon/NSG... and give us your best, your worst, and your most entertaining showcases!
For more info, tickets and merch, check out nsgmarathon.com
For more info, tickets and merch, check out nsgmarathon.com