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Reigning King Of Kong Goes After Own Record
After Steve Wiebe reclaimed the world record high score in Donkey Kong in September, the Seattle teacher said there still was “room at the top” left for future challenges. He’ll try to beat his own mark in about two weeks.
Technically, Billy Mitchell Never Set The Donkey Kong Jr Record
The notorious arcade champion Billy Mitchell was certified as the new world record holder in Donkey Kong Jr at his induction to the International Video Game Hall of Fame last month. But Mark Kiehl had already beaten his score.
You Will Die, But You Might Also Win 10,000 Microsoft Points
In a game where the enemy grows more powerful with each level, you’re destined to die, but survive long enough in Dead Pixel Arcade’s Xbox Live Indie game You Will Die and you might posthumously score 10,000 Microsoft points.
A 28-Year-Old Video Game High Score Falls
It stood for 28 years and took 58 hours and one quarter to beat.
Man Versus Machine: Breaking The Unbreakable High Score
As you read this, history is in the making. Asteroids is being played with great verve. High scores will topple.
Sid Meier Is The Most Award-Winning Developer Ever!
Does an entry in the Guinness World Records count as an award? If so, chalk up another one for Sid Meier, who has just entered the 2008 Gamer’s Edition of that prestigious publication as the game industry’s most award-winning creator. Among his many achievements are numerous awards for the Civilization series, induction into the Computer Museum of America’s and Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences’ Halls of Fame, and a commemorative star on the Walk of Game. How does it feel?
“I’m fortunate to be able to do what I love and am grateful for all of the wonderful recognition I’ve received over the years,” said Sid Meier. “It is every kid’s dream to make it into the Guinness World Records and I’m thrilled to be a part of the prestigious book. I’m thankful to the many game critics who have enjoyed our games and hope they are as excited about our upcoming Civilization Revolution title as I am.”
And there, my friends, is why great men are great. They are never too proud to slip in a little marketing. Go read some more marketing in the official press release, while I apply some watercolour Photoshop filter love to this great, great man.
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