Shacknews hosts John Romero, Yacht Club Games, and Bohemia Interactive for Extra Life 2026
Join the Shacknews staff and a cadre of game developers as we play games for 24 hours straight to raise money for Children's Specialized Hospital.
by Shack Staff · ShacknewsOn Saturday, November 7, Shacknews will join Extra Life 2026 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern/5:00 a.m. Pacific. Our goal: To raise $1100 for Children’s Specialized Hospital over 24 hours of nonstop gaming fun.
Shacknews Extra Life Game Day 2026 will run from 8:00 a.m. Eastern on November 7 until 8:00 a.m. Eastern on November 8. You can watch (and donate!) by visiting our Twitch channel, twitch.tv/shacknews. You can donate here.
The full schedule of games and developer appearances can be found below.
NOVEMBER 7 - 8 (All times in Eastern Time)
- 8am - 10am: Intro Show
- 10am - 12pm: Bohemia Interactive
- 12pm - 2pm: John Romero
- 2pm - 4pm: Yacht Club Games (Mina the Hollower)
- 4pm - 5pm: Star Fox
- 5pm - 6pm: Ace Combat 8
- 6pm - 10pm: Zelda: Ocarina of Time three-hearts challenge
- 10pm - 11pm: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
- 11pm - 1am: Battlefield 6
- 1am - 2am: Star Wars Galactic Racer
- 2am - 4am: Gears of War: E-Day
- 4am - 8am: Wardogs
As the day progresses, the Shacknews staff will try their hand at a range of games—some classics, others that were released this year. Viewers who donate specific amounts will earn perks such as playing a game with John Romero live on our stream, asking developers a question, and more.
Donations received during the stream will support Children’s Specialized Hospital, “the nation’s leading provider of pediatric rehabilitative care for children facing special health challenges – from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to a full scope of developmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns,” per the CSH website. CSH treats over 47,000 patients every year “at multiple locations throughout New Jersey."
We look forward to seeing you on November 7 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern, on twitch.tv/shacknews, when our gaming festivities begin!
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