1 00:00:22,002 --> 00:00:23,333 There will always be the argument ... 2 00:00:23,370 --> 00:00:25,930 Belive me some of them are a lot of fun. 3 00:00:27,174 --> 00:00:28,903 Believe me, some are very funny. 4 00:00:29,977 --> 00:00:32,309 Videogames are meant to be played at home. 5 00:00:32,346 --> 00:00:36,009 Relaxing on the couch, between friends. 6 00:00:36,049 --> 00:00:38,540 and they are, and that's fun. 7 00:00:38,585 --> 00:00:40,485 But to play for competition ... 8 00:00:40,520 --> 00:00:43,318 If you want to get the world record... 9 00:00:43,357 --> 00:00:46,190 When you want you name written in to history... 10 00:00:46,226 --> 00:00:47,420 You have to pay the price. 11 00:00:47,461 --> 00:00:49,656 With this it's like me and the machine 12 00:00:49,696 --> 00:00:54,292 Doesn't matter If you let me down... 13 00:00:54,691 --> 00:00:57,462 Or if somone else doesn't come through. 14 00:00:57,504 --> 00:01:00,371 I can always go out there, I'm in control. 15 00:01:14,421 --> 00:01:17,095 I am glad that it touch on this. We think it is important. 16 00:01:18,358 --> 00:01:20,724 Everybody, even grandmother ... 17 00:01:20,761 --> 00:01:26,222 Games, checkers, cards, Present and past. 18 00:01:26,266 --> 00:01:28,257 Show me even a nun or a hermit 19 00:01:28,302 --> 00:01:29,963 Who has not played cards or checkers. 20 00:01:34,675 --> 00:01:38,236 I do not drink. Do not smoke. I do not take drugs. 21 00:01:39,379 --> 00:01:40,676 I play video games 22 00:01:40,714 --> 00:01:43,877 Which I think is a far superior addiction 23 00:01:43,917 --> 00:01:45,111 Than any of the others. 24 00:01:50,090 --> 00:01:51,421 I wanted to be a hero. 25 00:01:51,933 --> 00:01:54,016 I wanted to be the center of attention. 26 00:01:54,061 --> 00:01:56,120 I wanted the glory. I wanted fame. 27 00:01:56,163 --> 00:01:57,596 I wanted the beautiful girls to say ... 28 00:01:57,631 --> 00:01:59,656 "Hello. I see you are good at Centipede ." 29 00:02:02,169 --> 00:02:04,069 I have somone draw a analogy for me once 30 00:02:04,104 --> 00:02:06,072 that I always remember. 31 00:02:06,106 --> 00:02:10,372 The top French pilot in World War One shot down 24 enemy planes. 32 00:02:12,179 --> 00:02:15,148 The top american pilot, you don't know his name do you? 33 00:02:15,182 --> 00:02:17,980 Nobody knows, But it is Eddie Rickenbacker. 34 00:02:18,018 --> 00:02:21,112 He shot down 26 enemy planes. 35 00:02:21,154 --> 00:02:22,917 The best German, the Red Baron. 36 00:02:22,956 --> 00:02:24,890 Everyone knows the Red Baron. 37 00:02:24,925 --> 00:02:28,588 That because he shot down 87 enemy planes. 38 00:02:28,628 --> 00:02:31,563 I mean he was the best. 39 00:02:31,598 --> 00:02:36,160 There is a level of difference between people... 40 00:02:36,203 --> 00:02:38,330 And it translates into some games. 41 00:02:47,381 --> 00:02:51,784 Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Defender ... 42 00:02:52,948 --> 00:02:55,245 These are the games that caught the public eye. 43 00:02:55,288 --> 00:02:57,188 These are the games that people cared about. 44 00:02:57,896 --> 00:03:02,058 If you want to be knowned as being world class. 45 00:03:02,095 --> 00:03:03,494 You gonna master one of those games. 46 00:03:03,530 --> 00:03:05,293 I like its simplicity ... 47 00:03:05,332 --> 00:03:08,242 And that's what you will probably hear from lots of people that like retro games 48 00:03:08,535 --> 00:03:10,059 They like simplicity. 49 00:03:10,103 --> 00:03:14,403 Those games challenged eye and hands coordination... 50 00:03:14,441 --> 00:03:16,966 Mind, body coordination 51 00:03:17,010 --> 00:03:18,875 Fast reaction time and comprehensive thinking 52 00:03:18,912 --> 00:03:21,278 On a level at which modern games don't.. 53 00:03:21,314 --> 00:03:24,909 Memorisation and pattern recognization is key. 54 00:03:24,951 --> 00:03:26,384 For you to get a single point further 55 00:03:26,420 --> 00:03:28,411 in an old game from the eightes 56 00:03:28,455 --> 00:03:30,150 Meant a large increase of skills. 57 00:03:30,190 --> 00:03:32,488 If you do not know the next pattern coming up... 58 00:03:32,526 --> 00:03:35,927 in a tron cycle event you will lose your life. 59 00:03:35,962 --> 00:03:38,590 Only the die hards, who for some reason... 60 00:03:38,632 --> 00:03:41,897 really loved those games, continued to stick with them. 61 00:03:48,275 --> 00:03:51,039 What we have done is that had mayor tie up the entire street... 62 00:03:51,077 --> 00:03:52,669 so the Life magazine could come to town... 63 00:03:52,712 --> 00:03:55,340 and photographed the world's greatest video game players... 64 00:03:55,382 --> 00:03:59,614 Who have been flown in specially for this Life photographic session. 65 00:03:59,653 --> 00:04:02,053 All these great superstars are coming from North Carolina ... 66 00:04:02,088 --> 00:04:04,579 California, Canada And many other places ... 67 00:04:04,624 --> 00:04:07,650 To be photographed as the official world champions... 68 00:04:07,694 --> 00:04:09,059 On many different games. 69 00:04:10,664 --> 00:04:14,532 That was the first time Two world-class players ... 70 00:04:14,568 --> 00:04:17,662 Went head-to-head for a competion. Was in Life magazine. 71 00:04:17,704 --> 00:04:20,393 Without a doubt I met players that were among the best in the world. 72 00:04:21,374 --> 00:04:24,104 And maybe even with say or do whatever they could 73 00:04:24,144 --> 00:04:26,704 To make people believe They were the best in the world. 74 00:04:26,746 --> 00:04:28,111 Well, at that time ... 75 00:04:28,148 --> 00:04:30,309 He had the world record on Centipide. 76 00:04:30,350 --> 00:04:31,840 But also at that time... 77 00:04:31,885 --> 00:04:34,046 He had the world record on Donkey Kong . 78 00:04:34,087 --> 00:04:35,918 But we didn't know that, because someone else... 79 00:04:35,956 --> 00:04:37,890 was invited to Kansas City ... 80 00:04:37,924 --> 00:04:40,392 Who because of a claim they had made 81 00:04:40,427 --> 00:04:44,386 It was pressumed they were the Donkey Kong Champion. 82 00:04:44,431 --> 00:04:47,958 Donkey Kong was the one that I first lied about. 83 00:04:48,001 --> 00:04:50,128 He had submitted a bogus score ... 84 00:04:50,170 --> 00:04:52,138 And I finally met him there with Life magazine... 85 00:04:52,172 --> 00:04:54,402 And I finally sat down to play him. 86 00:04:54,441 --> 00:04:58,515 We have not been there long and Bill said "Come on, let's play." 87 00:05:00,847 --> 00:05:02,781 I went in to the arcade and sat down with Donkey Kong 88 00:05:02,816 --> 00:05:04,784 And beat him to a pulp. 89 00:05:04,818 --> 00:05:06,376 Well, I was better than the best. 90 00:05:06,419 --> 00:05:09,183 I got 200 000 against Bill. 91 00:05:09,222 --> 00:05:12,680 Bill got 800 000 on his first man in that game. 92 00:05:12,726 --> 00:05:15,422 He shalacked me. 93 00:05:15,462 --> 00:05:18,158 Basically he walked away with his head down and humbled. 94 00:05:18,198 --> 00:05:19,893 And that brought him to the truth. 95 00:05:19,933 --> 00:05:22,197 and from there we worked together. 96 00:05:24,404 --> 00:05:26,599 Well, the Bible proverb says 97 00:05:26,640 --> 00:05:29,438 "that iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another" 98 00:05:29,476 --> 00:05:31,000 Bill made me a better person... 99 00:05:31,044 --> 00:05:37,074 And did so by making me confess. 100 00:05:37,117 --> 00:05:40,177 I pointed out to Steve that he is the person he is today 101 00:05:40,220 --> 00:05:42,586 because he came under the wrath of Bill Mitchell. 102 00:05:43,957 --> 00:05:46,949 In front of the 19 top players in the nation ... 103 00:05:46,993 --> 00:05:48,460 actually, North America ... 104 00:05:48,495 --> 00:05:51,328 He did the highest Donkey Kong score possible 105 00:05:51,364 --> 00:05:54,697 And found out that the game ends on the 22 board. 106 00:06:23,029 --> 00:06:25,259 Since I so called debut on the scene 107 00:06:25,298 --> 00:06:27,766 in Life in the magazine in 1982 ... 108 00:06:27,801 --> 00:06:31,897 There hasn't been anybody who played even close. 109 00:06:31,938 --> 00:06:34,270 When Billy Mitchell walks in to an arcade... 110 00:06:34,307 --> 00:06:36,468 You know, everything stops. 111 00:06:36,509 --> 00:06:37,840 There is electricity around Billy Mitchell. 112 00:06:37,877 --> 00:06:39,435 Everybody want to crowd around him. 113 00:06:39,479 --> 00:06:40,776 Everybody wants to see him. 114 00:06:40,814 --> 00:06:43,214 You know, everything about him is perfect. 115 00:06:43,249 --> 00:06:46,150 Billy is just that person. He wants to represent. 116 00:06:46,186 --> 00:06:47,346 If you could hack in to the machine 117 00:06:47,387 --> 00:06:49,787 an programmed it to play it self 118 00:06:49,823 --> 00:06:51,256 you couldn't even programme it that well. 119 00:06:51,291 --> 00:06:54,055 There is a glamour to Billy There is a specialness to Billy. 120 00:06:54,094 --> 00:06:56,790 He was the first great, great player. 121 00:06:56,830 --> 00:06:58,297 The fact to the matter is... 122 00:06:58,331 --> 00:07:03,030 Bill IS THE best classic arcade gamer of our era. 123 00:07:03,069 --> 00:07:05,299 It has actually carved a part of my personality. 124 00:07:05,338 --> 00:07:06,965 It benefits me every day. 125 00:07:07,007 --> 00:07:11,569 A burning passion for never settle with what I have. 126 00:07:11,611 --> 00:07:13,841 In my buisness, in my family. 127 00:07:13,880 --> 00:07:16,246 That is what we compete has done for me. 128 00:07:16,282 --> 00:07:17,306 He is a winner. 129 00:07:18,385 --> 00:07:19,613 Billy Mitchell is absolutely a winner. 130 00:07:19,653 --> 00:07:22,622 It's sort of like being in a maze... 131 00:07:22,656 --> 00:07:25,887 But everything you see is actually sauce. 132 00:07:25,925 --> 00:07:27,415 The all-around most seasoning person 133 00:07:27,460 --> 00:07:30,896 In the hot sauce chicken wings industry. Yeah, for sure, me. 134 00:07:31,331 --> 00:07:34,596 There is a production end of it. It's the preparation. 135 00:07:34,634 --> 00:07:36,295 When there is a sales end of it... 136 00:07:36,336 --> 00:07:38,964 There is not somebody who accomplishes 137 00:07:39,005 --> 00:07:40,802 all those areas like me I never met. 138 00:07:40,840 --> 00:07:43,001 He sells is hot sauce and himself. 139 00:07:43,043 --> 00:07:46,911 Because he's so charming And a good ambassador ... 140 00:07:46,946 --> 00:07:49,176 For all gaming because he is positive. 141 00:07:49,215 --> 00:07:52,979 There is no reason in my opinion why Billy Mitchell couldn't end up on weenies box someday. 142 00:08:01,695 --> 00:08:04,858 The video arcade classic has finally been conquered. 143 00:08:04,898 --> 00:08:07,162 On July 4, on a New Hampshire arcade... 144 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:10,601 34, Billy Mitchell, Became the first person... 145 00:08:10,637 --> 00:08:14,835 To master Pac-Man By recording the first ever perfect game. 146 00:08:21,681 --> 00:08:23,706 To get through every board, getting every dot 147 00:08:23,750 --> 00:08:26,514 Every energizer, Every ghost that applicaple... 148 00:08:26,553 --> 00:08:29,522 To reach to the final 256 screen without dying? 149 00:08:29,556 --> 00:08:31,217 It's impressive, in it's on rights. 150 00:08:31,257 --> 00:08:34,324 The success was not just because someone got a perfect pacman score. 151 00:08:34,794 --> 00:08:37,786 But because Billy Mitchell got a perfect pacman score. 152 00:08:53,113 --> 00:08:56,674 If I have allthis good fortune. If everythings rolling my way. 153 00:08:56,716 --> 00:08:59,276 If all these balls have bounced in my favor ... 154 00:09:00,687 --> 00:09:02,279 There is some poor bastard... 155 00:09:02,322 --> 00:09:04,722 who is getting his screws put to him. 156 00:09:16,503 --> 00:09:19,438 When I got laid off. And had time on my hands 157 00:09:19,472 --> 00:09:21,064 I was thinking: "What can I do? ... 158 00:09:21,107 --> 00:09:24,907 To kinda feel that I have control of something?." 159 00:09:26,913 --> 00:09:28,938 I looked at the website Twin Galaxies. 160 00:09:28,982 --> 00:09:32,110 Well, I typed in Donkey Kong world record 161 00:09:32,152 --> 00:09:36,088 Some scratchy came up and saw what the score was. 162 00:09:36,122 --> 00:09:42,960 It was held by Billy Mitchell it was like 874 000. 163 00:09:42,996 --> 00:09:44,896 and I go: "yeah, I can beat that." 164 00:09:48,968 --> 00:09:50,663 We're almost there. 165 00:09:50,703 --> 00:09:53,365 I am not the kind of wife that's needy. That I need him sit with me on the couch every night. 166 00:09:53,406 --> 00:09:54,464 I don't need that. 167 00:09:54,744 --> 00:09:56,873 What I need is himbeing in the house helping me with the kids 168 00:09:56,910 --> 00:09:58,537 or I need him being with the kids. 169 00:09:58,578 --> 00:10:00,478 So he would want to come out here to play 170 00:10:00,513 --> 00:10:03,505 And that would drive me crazy. He is definitely OCD 171 00:10:03,550 --> 00:10:05,017 When he is obsessed with something... 172 00:10:05,051 --> 00:10:07,747 He is so focused and I have to be like "Hello!" 173 00:10:07,787 --> 00:10:10,984 So then I just said: "You will have to it at night." 174 00:10:15,495 --> 00:10:17,463 Is level 2 easy? 175 00:10:20,066 --> 00:10:21,863 Yes, it's pretty easy. 176 00:10:23,670 --> 00:10:28,004 I've dreamed of being a musican for a living. 177 00:10:28,041 --> 00:10:29,269 That what's my dream was. 178 00:10:29,309 --> 00:10:31,937 It was brought back to me, he was smart... 179 00:10:31,978 --> 00:10:33,707 ...he was an athlete, he was talented... 180 00:10:33,746 --> 00:10:37,648 and, for whatever reason, he could never get those to fit. 181 00:10:43,790 --> 00:10:48,193 Steve was one of the original starving grunge bands 182 00:10:48,228 --> 00:10:50,025 Here in Seattle, just starving. 183 00:10:50,063 --> 00:10:53,089 The only people who came to see him was us. 184 00:10:53,132 --> 00:10:54,861 With his music it's almost like... 185 00:10:54,901 --> 00:10:57,131 he didn't want people to know he was doing it. 186 00:10:57,170 --> 00:10:59,400 He is a total paradox. 187 00:11:04,811 --> 00:11:07,245 He has maybe a little social hangups here and there, that... 188 00:11:08,481 --> 00:11:10,278 that haven't allowed him to be as succesful 189 00:11:10,316 --> 00:11:12,716 in one end as in other ends. 190 00:11:13,453 --> 00:11:18,413 They got to the state finals, and Steve couldn't pitch. 191 00:11:18,458 --> 00:11:20,483 I have probably seen Steve with tears in his eyes 192 00:11:20,526 --> 00:11:21,823 More than any other guy I know... 193 00:11:22,896 --> 00:11:24,557 becuase of the frustration that build in him. 194 00:11:24,597 --> 00:11:26,030 and half the time it was on the pitching ground. 195 00:11:26,599 --> 00:11:29,397 He had hurt his arm. I had pitched him too much. 196 00:11:30,770 --> 00:11:32,203 I was the manager of the team. 197 00:11:33,106 --> 00:11:36,735 It was a chance for him to shine in front of thousands of people. 198 00:11:36,776 --> 00:11:39,768 That killed him that he couldn't pitch, 199 00:11:39,812 --> 00:11:42,508 Because it is that competitiveness in him. 200 00:11:51,791 --> 00:11:57,730 I envisioned him as an engineer at Boeing. 201 00:11:58,798 --> 00:12:02,325 My dad worked for Boeing 30 some years ... 202 00:12:02,368 --> 00:12:05,462 And the plan was to go to Boeing and be a "lifer". 203 00:12:05,505 --> 00:12:06,995 As they call them. 204 00:12:07,040 --> 00:12:08,439 But things didn't work out. 205 00:12:08,474 --> 00:12:12,548 I don't know if he told you he was laid off the day we bought our house, yeah. 206 00:12:24,157 --> 00:12:26,182 He never have quite reached that pennacle. 207 00:12:26,225 --> 00:12:28,750 He never quite in any of his endevours 208 00:12:28,795 --> 00:12:31,889 Was regaled as the number one guy. 209 00:12:31,931 --> 00:12:34,092 That was better then the rest. 210 00:12:34,133 --> 00:12:35,964 And was on top of the mountain. 211 00:12:36,002 --> 00:12:38,129 Oh, has just come up short in a lot of things in his life 212 00:12:38,171 --> 00:12:40,901 And just I think, you know ... 213 00:12:40,940 --> 00:12:42,908 nobody wants to do that all the time. 214 00:12:53,419 --> 00:12:56,650 It has my highest score saved up there, since last. 215 00:13:07,700 --> 00:13:10,362 What plunged me in to competitive gaming 216 00:13:10,403 --> 00:13:13,839 never to come out, was Donkey Kong. 217 00:13:13,873 --> 00:13:17,240 Donkey Kong . Well that was THE first ever Mario game. 218 00:13:17,276 --> 00:13:19,369 The whole thing is a construction sight. 219 00:13:19,412 --> 00:13:21,403 There are all these girders and elevators with ladders. 220 00:13:21,447 --> 00:13:23,176 Going from one girder to the next. 221 00:13:23,216 --> 00:13:26,777 The whole goal the whole time is to get passed the obstacle 222 00:13:26,819 --> 00:13:30,653 that Kong is throwing at you. And get the girl. 223 00:13:30,690 --> 00:13:33,488 Donkey Kong is, without question, is the hardest game. 224 00:13:33,526 --> 00:13:36,427 it's ridocolsy diffucult on the first screen. 225 00:13:38,297 --> 00:13:40,731 Donkey Kong is relasing these barrels. 226 00:13:40,767 --> 00:13:42,132 You got to jump over the barrels. 227 00:13:42,168 --> 00:13:43,328 You got to duck to the barrels. 228 00:13:43,369 --> 00:13:46,998 You can grab a hammer, and hammer the barrels. 229 00:13:47,040 --> 00:13:49,702 Well, the secret about the barrel board 230 00:13:49,742 --> 00:13:52,040 is that you can actually control the barrels. 231 00:13:52,078 --> 00:13:53,807 It's just above this ladder... 232 00:13:53,846 --> 00:13:56,178 Turn a quick left then a hard right. 233 00:13:56,215 --> 00:13:58,911 See how it went down, it went down again. 234 00:13:58,951 --> 00:14:01,215 We got to get passed all the barrels, 235 00:14:01,254 --> 00:14:02,243 get up the ladder. 236 00:14:02,288 --> 00:14:04,256 and as soon as you get to her 237 00:14:04,290 --> 00:14:06,918 Donkey Kong takes her away to the next level. 238 00:14:08,394 --> 00:14:10,862 The average Donkey Kong game does not last a minute. 239 00:14:10,897 --> 00:14:12,694 It's absolute brutality. 240 00:14:12,732 --> 00:14:14,165 Each of the 18 elveator boards 241 00:14:14,694 --> 00:14:17,896 ...represents the greatest challenge in video game playing. 242 00:14:17,937 --> 00:14:19,905 The average gamer of Donkey Kong... 243 00:14:19,939 --> 00:14:23,375 Will never get passed the third elevator stage. 244 00:14:23,409 --> 00:14:26,003 The slighest touch from one of these springs kills you. 245 00:14:26,045 --> 00:14:28,843 There is no hammer for them, there is no way to defeat them. 246 00:14:28,881 --> 00:14:31,281 All you can do is avoid them. That's it. 247 00:14:31,317 --> 00:14:33,148 The secret to the third elevators 248 00:14:33,186 --> 00:14:36,917 is knowing which spring to go on. 249 00:14:36,956 --> 00:14:39,584 And knowing which spring to move up the ladder on. 250 00:14:39,625 --> 00:14:42,093 And recognizing when to you must retreat. 251 00:14:42,128 --> 00:14:45,393 If you don't time just exactly right you will die. 252 00:14:45,431 --> 00:14:49,026 It boils down to hardcore skill. 253 00:14:50,028 --> 00:14:51,028 So I go on that one, 254 00:14:49,068 --> 00:14:52,299 Because it is lined up with the dashed line. 255 00:14:52,338 --> 00:14:55,899 I now I'm waiting for one to line up with the sawed line. 256 00:14:57,076 --> 00:14:59,408 I have said that from the day I met Steve 257 00:14:59,445 --> 00:15:02,312 that his talent is in his hands. 258 00:15:02,348 --> 00:15:04,646 he pitched. He played basketball. 259 00:15:04,684 --> 00:15:06,242 He is a fenomal drawer. 260 00:15:06,285 --> 00:15:08,048 And if you ever seen pictures of his drawings... 261 00:15:08,087 --> 00:15:10,282 But he is very artistic. 262 00:15:10,323 --> 00:15:14,123 It's operating on some subconcious level with him, I think. 263 00:15:14,160 --> 00:15:17,891 When we were driving to Kansas or whatever family trip. 264 00:15:17,930 --> 00:15:20,763 He would sit there for over a 100 miles with bang his head 265 00:15:22,401 --> 00:15:24,596 Four-four times against the back of the seat. 266 00:15:25,037 --> 00:15:27,767 Five, six, seven, eight, nine ... 267 00:15:27,807 --> 00:15:30,173 Well I have often thought that maybe he is a little autistic. 268 00:15:30,209 --> 00:15:32,541 It's just this obsessive compulsive... 269 00:15:32,578 --> 00:15:34,842 Becuase he would get something on his mind. 270 00:15:34,881 --> 00:15:36,439 He wanted to play drums 271 00:15:36,482 --> 00:15:38,416 I do not know where he got that idea. 272 00:15:38,451 --> 00:15:40,885 This is Dereks drum set. 273 00:15:41,830 --> 00:15:44,284 And is's not too bad. 274 00:15:44,323 --> 00:15:47,486 It's does the trick. 275 00:16:24,997 --> 00:16:30,264 The actual gameplay involves so much eye, hand coordination, 276 00:16:30,303 --> 00:16:31,600 mind and body coordination 277 00:16:31,637 --> 00:16:34,435 Fast reaction time and comprehensive thinking. 278 00:16:34,473 --> 00:16:37,271 And such a high level of precise execution 279 00:16:38,411 --> 00:16:39,537 so much skill... 280 00:16:41,080 --> 00:16:42,945 involve so much learning 281 00:16:47,153 --> 00:16:52,113 you have to have deep comprehensive intelligence. 282 00:16:55,361 --> 00:16:57,591 For years and years it was believed... 283 00:16:57,630 --> 00:17:01,691 that Billys record of 874 000 in 1982 284 00:17:01,734 --> 00:17:04,100 was really the highest score anyone would ever get. 285 00:17:04,136 --> 00:17:06,400 In fact, some of us have played this game... 286 00:17:06,439 --> 00:17:08,703 Every day, or week, or every month since then 287 00:17:08,741 --> 00:17:10,003 and no one has gotten even close to that. 288 00:17:10,042 --> 00:17:13,034 No one across that big length of time 289 00:17:13,079 --> 00:17:17,106 will never be able to beat his world record. 290 00:17:31,530 --> 00:17:35,022 Derek, look. You are on TV. 291 00:17:35,067 --> 00:17:37,126 Do you see all? Say Hi. 292 00:17:37,169 --> 00:17:38,568 No. 293 00:17:38,604 --> 00:17:40,265 I was having the game of my life 294 00:17:40,306 --> 00:17:45,801 I think 600 000, and I haven't died yet. 295 00:17:45,845 --> 00:17:48,905 And I started hearing som noises 296 00:17:48,948 --> 00:17:50,973 coming downstairs screaming... 297 00:18:26,285 --> 00:18:27,775 It's all on tape. 298 00:18:27,820 --> 00:18:30,380 That's the tape I had to send in to Twin Galaxies. 299 00:18:32,825 --> 00:18:34,486 Everything in all about... 300 00:18:34,527 --> 00:18:36,518 by practising transcendental meditation... 301 00:18:36,562 --> 00:18:38,154 And I like to see that mirriored 302 00:18:38,197 --> 00:18:41,291 In the way I apply myself to the videogame world. 303 00:18:41,334 --> 00:18:43,268 that I seek to find champions 304 00:18:43,302 --> 00:18:45,429 And watch them grow and become even greater... 305 00:18:45,471 --> 00:18:49,271 as they begin to unfold more and more of their full potential. 306 00:18:49,308 --> 00:18:50,935 Which is what we do when we do TM! 307 00:18:50,976 --> 00:18:55,936 If Walter, through all these years since 1982 ... 308 00:18:55,981 --> 00:18:59,644 Would not have continued as a labour of love, 309 00:18:59,685 --> 00:19:03,104 then there would be no central orginaztion for competetive video game playing. 310 00:19:03,856 --> 00:19:07,087 Why do we do it? Because we love this. 311 00:19:07,126 --> 00:19:09,117 Because we enjoy this. We are fascinated by this. 312 00:19:09,161 --> 00:19:10,685 it is just something in our genes, 313 00:19:10,730 --> 00:19:13,927 That my group, Twin Galaxies, raise the bander high to do this 314 00:19:13,966 --> 00:19:17,743 And move orginized video game playing in to the future. 315 00:19:18,037 --> 00:19:19,334 Walter opened the door... 316 00:19:22,842 --> 00:19:25,675 But at the very least national competetive gaming. 317 00:19:25,711 --> 00:19:27,645 We just happened to call it Twin Galaxies. 318 00:19:27,680 --> 00:19:29,910 The name burst in to my brain. 319 00:19:29,949 --> 00:19:32,008 Walter Day didn't do that by accident 320 00:19:32,051 --> 00:19:35,851 He didn't get lucky. He created his own empire. 321 00:19:35,888 --> 00:19:37,822 Joining us again for videogame news update, 322 00:19:37,857 --> 00:19:38,846 I am Walter Day ... 323 00:19:38,891 --> 00:19:40,916 At the Twin Galaxies international score board. 324 00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:42,257 Being the warying thing being the score keeper 325 00:19:42,294 --> 00:19:44,285 Because I really get picked on you know. 326 00:19:44,330 --> 00:19:47,458 Because I am the man, you know? I am a police officer. 327 00:19:47,500 --> 00:19:50,526 Video games need a guy like Bush who will say: 328 00:19:50,569 --> 00:19:52,036 "Look, this is the way we're going to do it" 329 00:19:52,071 --> 00:19:55,472 "This is the rule, and if you don't like it, tough". 330 00:19:55,508 --> 00:19:56,873 You got to have that. 331 00:19:56,909 --> 00:19:59,707 If you didn't have it in football, Who would win? 332 00:19:59,745 --> 00:20:01,736 How do you declare a champion unless there are rules? 333 00:20:01,781 --> 00:20:03,476 and if you break em, you lose. 334 00:20:16,295 --> 00:20:20,959 The best features about him is also his biggest downfall. 335 00:20:21,000 --> 00:20:23,833 People can just run over him beacuse he is so nice. 336 00:20:23,869 --> 00:20:28,033 Twin Galaxies survives becuase people like Walter ... 337 00:20:28,073 --> 00:20:32,009 Like Robert. People like me... 338 00:20:32,044 --> 00:20:36,811 Who participate all for a passion of competitive gaming. 339 00:20:36,849 --> 00:20:38,077 Nobody draws a paycheck. 340 00:20:38,117 --> 00:20:41,177 I do not see details. I see big pictures, you know? 341 00:20:41,220 --> 00:20:44,314 I see the big concept that lies behind the whole issue 342 00:20:44,356 --> 00:20:45,448 and then I tweak that. 343 00:20:45,491 --> 00:20:47,686 I can't do details and details. 344 00:20:47,726 --> 00:20:50,559 Twin Galaxies needs a staff of detail orientated people 345 00:20:50,596 --> 00:20:51,620 like Robert. 346 00:20:52,431 --> 00:20:55,696 Anything that is unexplanable, out of the ordinary ... 347 00:20:56,769 --> 00:20:58,066 We have to keep our eyes out for it. 348 00:20:58,103 --> 00:20:59,798 that is not to say we are infallible. 349 00:20:59,839 --> 00:21:03,798 When I have to watch that pile of eight tapes over there 350 00:21:03,843 --> 00:21:06,676 For Dwayne Richards two days Nibble performance... 351 00:21:06,712 --> 00:21:08,680 that is 48 staright hours of paying attention... 352 00:21:08,714 --> 00:21:10,545 To make sure that he is doing everthing correctly. 353 00:21:11,383 --> 00:21:13,374 Package from the Metroid team in Brazil ... 354 00:21:13,419 --> 00:21:14,943 Some Atari 2600 records. 355 00:21:14,987 --> 00:21:16,249 I got to watch that. 356 00:21:16,288 --> 00:21:18,654 These things take time to verify. 357 00:21:18,691 --> 00:21:20,625 And I have to look at every single one of these. 358 00:21:20,659 --> 00:21:22,388 like I showed you over here. 359 00:21:22,428 --> 00:21:25,522 This is just 200 video tapes. That's nothing. 360 00:21:25,564 --> 00:21:27,589 This is the real stuff that I have to do. 361 00:21:27,633 --> 00:21:31,899 I see world records set in my room just about every single day. 362 00:21:31,937 --> 00:21:34,651 Some people think a world record is what is set at the olympics 363 00:21:34,773 --> 00:21:36,798 Or at the end of a baseball season. 364 00:21:36,842 --> 00:21:40,300 I see this every single day. An not just sometimes once. 365 00:21:40,346 --> 00:21:41,335 It's exciting. 366 00:21:52,091 --> 00:21:53,422 Yes, almost. 367 00:21:53,459 --> 00:21:55,120 That's actually good. 368 00:21:59,598 --> 00:22:01,657 Derek, stop it. No. 369 00:22:01,700 --> 00:22:04,601 Stop playing Donkey Kong . 370 00:22:04,637 --> 00:22:06,798 -- Is Derek? -- Stop playing Donkey Kong . 371 00:22:06,839 --> 00:22:09,672 I'm gonna throw away you're rest if you don't stop it. 372 00:22:09,708 --> 00:22:11,005 Somebody has acchomplished something... 373 00:22:11,043 --> 00:22:12,203 That not only I can't do ... 374 00:22:12,244 --> 00:22:14,075 But nobody else has done before... 375 00:22:14,113 --> 00:22:15,842 And it's exciting to see that first hand. 376 00:22:15,881 --> 00:22:18,145 That's how you play Donkey Kong . 377 00:22:23,856 --> 00:22:24,845 Welcome back. 378 00:22:24,890 --> 00:22:26,881 Bill Gates is not necessarily The most famous ... 379 00:22:26,926 --> 00:22:28,052 In Redmond tonight. 380 00:22:28,093 --> 00:22:31,062 Coming up, you're going to meet the man who is at the top of his game 381 00:22:31,096 --> 00:22:32,996 A Donkey Kong world record. 382 00:22:33,032 --> 00:22:36,763 He was a big celebrity there for a bit in Seattle. 383 00:22:37,266 --> 00:22:44,013 I just thought it would be a good achivment. I didn't think it would blow up to be a big story. 384 00:22:46,445 --> 00:22:48,436 I'm like: "Oh, my God!". 385 00:22:48,480 --> 00:22:52,007 Although it was this silly video game thing 386 00:22:52,051 --> 00:22:55,111 It's not many of us who has a buddy 387 00:22:55,154 --> 00:22:58,385 Who is the best in the world at something. 388 00:22:58,424 --> 00:23:00,858 That was a godsend to him that lasted a couple of years. 389 00:23:19,712 --> 00:23:21,339 We are at Kamakin Junior High... 390 00:23:21,380 --> 00:23:24,577 And this is the seventh and eight grade science classroom 391 00:23:24,617 --> 00:23:25,879 This is my first year of teaching... 392 00:23:25,918 --> 00:23:29,547 And has been a challenge, But very enjoyable so far. 393 00:23:36,095 --> 00:23:40,031 I went to the city university... 394 00:23:40,065 --> 00:23:42,795 Which had a program for one year master's degree ... 395 00:23:42,835 --> 00:23:45,326 And so we roughed it out for a year. 396 00:23:45,371 --> 00:23:49,137 And here I am today, so it finally worked out. 397 00:23:49,174 --> 00:23:51,904 It's fun and he's not making it so, like: 398 00:23:53,112 --> 00:23:55,137 "This is is science. This is boring." 399 00:23:55,180 --> 00:23:56,613 he talk to us about stuff thats not just 400 00:23:56,649 --> 00:23:58,742 like homework and schoolwork 401 00:23:59,818 --> 00:24:01,513 Well, here is... 402 00:24:02,488 --> 00:24:06,254 My history with Donkey Kong Is that I have the world record. 403 00:24:06,291 --> 00:24:09,749 Well, I did not know it was a world record. 404 00:24:09,795 --> 00:24:13,287 it's for Donkey Kong? Oh my... 405 00:24:13,332 --> 00:24:15,300 There ... It's ... 406 00:24:15,334 --> 00:24:16,892 All science teachers here are wierd. 407 00:24:16,935 --> 00:24:18,869 Steve deserves a lot of credit for that... 408 00:24:18,904 --> 00:24:20,235 because he also 409 00:24:20,272 --> 00:24:23,207 also broke the record of Donkey Kong Jr. 410 00:24:23,242 --> 00:24:25,836 He took two of Billys titles 411 00:24:26,912 --> 00:24:28,004 right away from him. 412 00:24:28,047 --> 00:24:30,481 I don't mean to sound, you know, crude or anything. 413 00:24:30,516 --> 00:24:32,950 Bu he did, he did, Officially, he did. 414 00:24:32,985 --> 00:24:35,909 He was the last world record that Bill ever had. 415 00:24:36,221 --> 00:24:37,210 That was the last one to go. 416 00:24:37,256 --> 00:24:39,486 He had five records in 1985 ... 417 00:24:39,525 --> 00:24:44,292 He had the Donkey Kong and then Steve Wiebe took it away. 418 00:24:44,329 --> 00:24:47,025 It is far more difficult when you are on top 419 00:24:47,066 --> 00:24:49,830 anyone who's on top, to stay on top. 420 00:24:49,868 --> 00:24:52,359 Billy has a lot of things up his sleeves. 421 00:24:52,404 --> 00:24:55,737 He likes to keep quiet in situations like that. 422 00:24:55,774 --> 00:24:58,868 So you know somebody may have taken him down now 423 00:24:58,911 --> 00:25:01,436 but behind closed doors Billy has something planned. 424 00:25:01,480 --> 00:25:02,469 That's Billy Mitchell. 425 00:25:02,514 --> 00:25:04,641 In my phone it says: "Never surrender." 426 00:25:04,683 --> 00:25:06,844 If someone beat his record ... 427 00:25:06,885 --> 00:25:09,149 He have a plan to beat it back. 428 00:25:09,188 --> 00:25:10,280 I am sure. 429 00:25:10,322 --> 00:25:12,187 The worst thing that could happen ... 430 00:25:12,224 --> 00:25:16,558 To give someone the credibility of a score ... 431 00:25:16,595 --> 00:25:19,325 That doesn't deserve it. 432 00:25:19,364 --> 00:25:22,891 But even far worse than that would be to deny somebody 433 00:25:22,935 --> 00:25:26,393 the credibility when they deserved it. 434 00:25:26,438 --> 00:25:28,633 If I am not there, I don't know. 435 00:25:28,674 --> 00:25:30,039 Get this. 436 00:25:30,075 --> 00:25:32,339 I came home one day And there was two people in my garage... 437 00:25:32,377 --> 00:25:35,813 looking at my machine. 438 00:25:35,848 --> 00:25:36,837 They wanted ... 439 00:25:37,850 --> 00:25:38,839 They were spies. 440 00:25:39,251 --> 00:25:43,551 It was a Saturday in July or August. 441 00:25:43,589 --> 00:25:45,887 My mom was here. and I was getting ready to go to work. 442 00:25:45,924 --> 00:25:47,414 These guys knocked on the door... 443 00:25:47,459 --> 00:25:49,859 And I don't think I knew they were going to be here at all. 444 00:25:49,895 --> 00:25:52,523 They said who they were ... 445 00:25:52,564 --> 00:25:54,225 And they wanted to come in to look at the machine. 446 00:25:54,266 --> 00:25:55,824 I knew I had to leave and I said ... 447 00:25:55,868 --> 00:25:58,860 "I'm not comfortble in letting you do that" 448 00:25:58,904 --> 00:26:01,964 "I have to go to work. My mom is here." 449 00:26:02,007 --> 00:26:03,872 Steve is going to be home shortly. 450 00:26:03,909 --> 00:26:06,002 You just need to wait. 451 00:26:06,044 --> 00:26:08,911 To find out at an ultra elite level 452 00:26:08,947 --> 00:26:10,574 wheter or not a score is good. 453 00:26:10,616 --> 00:26:13,050 Sometimes we have no choice to call in the pros. 454 00:26:13,085 --> 00:26:15,212 Brian Kuh, the Donkey Kong player 455 00:26:15,254 --> 00:26:16,653 Went to Steves place. 456 00:26:16,688 --> 00:26:17,780 Bill asked me to do it. 457 00:26:17,823 --> 00:26:19,518 But I had no time to do, so Brian did it. 458 00:26:19,558 --> 00:26:22,959 I went there with one of the most respected player of all time, 459 00:26:22,995 --> 00:26:24,360 Perry Rodgers to back him up. 460 00:26:24,396 --> 00:26:26,762 Billy Mitchell and Twin Galaxies asked me to 461 00:26:27,900 --> 00:26:29,367 because I live in the area near him ... 462 00:26:29,401 --> 00:26:31,130 to go investigate in it. 463 00:26:31,170 --> 00:26:32,228 So we went out to his house. 464 00:26:32,271 --> 00:26:34,262 I mean I'm the home owner. It is my house. 465 00:26:34,306 --> 00:26:36,171 I am the wife of the Donkey Kong guy. 466 00:26:36,208 --> 00:26:37,732 They should have respected my wishes... 467 00:26:37,776 --> 00:26:40,574 And left my mom alone and not come in, but they didn't. 468 00:26:40,612 --> 00:26:43,706 They took apart his Donkey Kong machine 469 00:26:43,749 --> 00:26:45,444 And started taking pictures of everything. 470 00:26:45,484 --> 00:26:46,781 Trying looking for an excuse... 471 00:26:46,819 --> 00:26:48,548 to try invalidate a score. 472 00:26:48,587 --> 00:26:51,420 They saw this box 473 00:26:51,456 --> 00:26:55,222 That has Roy Shildt return adress on it. 474 00:26:55,260 --> 00:26:57,125 They looked over and they said 475 00:26:57,162 --> 00:26:59,153 Roy Shildt? Why is that name on there?". 476 00:26:59,198 --> 00:27:02,964 Roy Shildt is the type of gamer that would like nothing more 477 00:27:03,001 --> 00:27:05,902 than to see Twin Galaxies get an egg on it's face. 478 00:27:10,876 --> 00:27:14,812 I want you to remember that no punk bastard ever 479 00:27:14,847 --> 00:27:18,749 Got a narly piece of poon tang. 480 00:27:18,784 --> 00:27:21,480 By being sensitive and considerate. 481 00:27:21,520 --> 00:27:23,613 He calls himself Mr. Awsome. 482 00:27:23,655 --> 00:27:26,283 He drives the Awsome mobile to fame and fortune... 483 00:27:26,325 --> 00:27:28,088 As it says on its website. 484 00:27:28,126 --> 00:27:31,027 He is jealous of Billy Because Billy get attention from beautiful 485 00:27:31,063 --> 00:27:32,655 women wherever he goes. 486 00:27:32,698 --> 00:27:34,962 Basically, he wants to be like Billy. 487 00:27:35,000 --> 00:27:38,595 I have seen the world champion cherry spitter on the Tonight Show 488 00:27:38,637 --> 00:27:40,605 with Jay Leno. 489 00:27:40,639 --> 00:27:42,072 And if that guy should be on the Tonight Show 490 00:27:42,107 --> 00:27:45,440 At least I could be a celebrity for a day. 491 00:27:45,477 --> 00:27:47,707 I did not even get that. I did not receive recognition. 492 00:27:47,746 --> 00:27:49,646 I didn't get to be on any television show. 493 00:27:49,681 --> 00:27:51,649 It's like I was a ghost... 494 00:27:51,683 --> 00:27:53,082 And I just don't feel it's right. 495 00:27:53,118 --> 00:27:55,211 I just want a little recognition. 496 00:27:55,254 --> 00:27:57,119 not neccecarly to become a celebrity. 497 00:27:57,155 --> 00:27:58,713 Hey, Billy. How you doin'? 498 00:27:58,757 --> 00:28:01,282 - How are you? 499 00:28:01,326 --> 00:28:02,691 I'm perfect. Haven't you read? 500 00:28:02,728 --> 00:28:05,629 Twin Galaxies does a lot to promote Billy. 501 00:28:05,664 --> 00:28:08,189 It is very much to Twin Galaxies advantage 502 00:28:08,233 --> 00:28:10,633 And very much to the whole gaming hobby advantage 503 00:28:10,669 --> 00:28:12,068 for Billy to become a star. 504 00:28:12,104 --> 00:28:15,096 When Walter Day published that book in -97 ... 505 00:28:15,140 --> 00:28:17,438 With all those agredous errors in there 506 00:28:17,476 --> 00:28:18,909 Bill Mitchell saw it. 507 00:28:18,944 --> 00:28:20,935 He knew they were wrong. He knew they were mistakes. 508 00:28:20,979 --> 00:28:23,038 But he tried to pretend that they were real ... 509 00:28:23,081 --> 00:28:25,106 To take my Missile Command score down. 510 00:28:25,150 --> 00:28:29,177 Roy and I met California Extreme 511 00:28:29,221 --> 00:28:31,553 And I knew that I had the capabality 512 00:28:31,590 --> 00:28:32,921 to beat Billy in Donkey Kong . 513 00:28:32,958 --> 00:28:34,391 Steve Wiebe is the one who unlocked the 514 00:28:34,426 --> 00:28:35,518 secrets of Donkey Kong. 515 00:28:35,560 --> 00:28:37,425 To figure out how to get a million points. 516 00:28:37,462 --> 00:28:40,431 He offered to buy me a board, a Donkey Kong board... 517 00:28:40,465 --> 00:28:42,228 because mine had been broken. 518 00:28:42,267 --> 00:28:44,132 I did not have the money. 519 00:28:44,169 --> 00:28:47,070 So it was a mutual beneficial relationship . 520 00:28:47,105 --> 00:28:49,005 He would buy me a board. 521 00:28:49,041 --> 00:28:51,009 I would have the opportunity to beat Billys record. 522 00:28:51,043 --> 00:28:53,534 And at the same time I would take Billy down. 523 00:28:53,578 --> 00:28:57,014 And seek Roys revenge on Billy. 524 00:28:57,049 --> 00:29:00,382 And it seemed good at the time, you know? 525 00:29:00,419 --> 00:29:02,284 Unknowing to me I didn't know the history 526 00:29:02,321 --> 00:29:05,882 beetween the, bad blood, Roy and Billy. 527 00:29:05,924 --> 00:29:09,451 To attempt something like this for the sole purpose of 528 00:29:09,494 --> 00:29:12,759 taking down one of Bills scores 529 00:29:12,798 --> 00:29:14,823 Is like... a slap in the face. 530 00:29:14,866 --> 00:29:16,561 They would say I somehow monkeyed with the board, or something... 531 00:29:16,601 --> 00:29:19,243 But wouldn't have any evidence. 532 00:29:19,338 --> 00:29:20,362 They looked at the board, 533 00:29:20,405 --> 00:29:22,032 they took pictures of the board. 534 00:29:22,074 --> 00:29:23,769 and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. 535 00:29:23,809 --> 00:29:26,937 The right gummy substance 536 00:29:26,979 --> 00:29:29,379 On the right chip, out of all these chips. 537 00:29:29,414 --> 00:29:33,510 On the right spot On the right board 538 00:29:34,186 --> 00:29:38,282 I mean I have to say there is a conspiracy here. 539 00:29:38,323 --> 00:29:41,884 Any board that's worked on, could have a problem. 540 00:29:41,927 --> 00:29:45,158 To find out that this gamer potentially 541 00:29:45,197 --> 00:29:50,106 Have a fraudlent score has upset Billys master plan for what he wants to do. 542 00:29:50,135 --> 00:29:52,126 I mean when you come home and see two guys in your garage 543 00:29:52,170 --> 00:29:53,262 And you know why, and you have learned why 544 00:29:53,305 --> 00:29:54,363 they are there, you gotta stop 545 00:29:54,406 --> 00:29:57,466 From a guy like Bill Mitchell, I mean, you know... 546 00:29:57,509 --> 00:29:59,704 Who has done crazy thing after crazy thing 547 00:29:59,745 --> 00:30:01,975 After next crazy thing, you know? 548 00:30:02,014 --> 00:30:04,710 Billy Mitchell was one of the evaluators ... 549 00:30:04,750 --> 00:30:05,876 Which seems a little strange. 550 00:30:05,917 --> 00:30:09,876 That the guy whose records Steve is competing against 551 00:30:09,921 --> 00:30:13,448 is deciding whether or not Steves record are valid. 552 00:30:13,492 --> 00:30:17,258 Even if that board is a completely legimate board 553 00:30:17,295 --> 00:30:19,559 Roy taint on it is too strong. 554 00:30:19,598 --> 00:30:21,998 "Roy is liar, Roy is a cheater" 555 00:30:22,034 --> 00:30:24,264 "Roy Shildt is full of crap, Roy is out to get me" 556 00:30:24,302 --> 00:30:27,135 "He's crazy, blah, blah, blah, blah." 557 00:30:27,172 --> 00:30:29,800 Well, he has threatned Bill Mitchell physically. 558 00:30:29,841 --> 00:30:34,642 Hey, in fact, he has threated Bill Mitchells life. 559 00:30:34,679 --> 00:30:37,978 No, I did not. I did not. I did not. 560 00:30:38,016 --> 00:30:42,476 He threatened his own life to make it look like me... 561 00:30:42,521 --> 00:30:44,716 For... To gain leverage... 562 00:30:44,756 --> 00:30:46,815 With the other... The other people, I don't know. 563 00:30:46,858 --> 00:30:48,553 He figured 564 00:30:48,593 --> 00:30:51,187 He knows that my Missile Command score is genuine. 565 00:30:51,229 --> 00:30:54,289 No matter what I say, It draws controversy. 566 00:30:54,332 --> 00:30:56,163 Sort of like the abortion issue. 567 00:30:56,201 --> 00:30:58,601 If you're for it, you are a son of a gun. 568 00:30:58,637 --> 00:31:00,571 If you are against it, you are a son of a gun. 569 00:31:00,605 --> 00:31:04,268 Eh, I am not God, I don't have all the answers. 570 00:31:04,309 --> 00:31:06,709 So I have to be careful how I share my opinion. 571 00:31:06,745 --> 00:31:09,714 Roy was trying to help me out... 572 00:31:09,748 --> 00:31:12,842 And I accepted his offer. 573 00:31:12,884 --> 00:31:15,011 I just, you know ... It was just too bad... 574 00:31:15,053 --> 00:31:16,850 That association with him... 575 00:31:16,888 --> 00:31:19,049 I never thought that would hurt me. 576 00:31:19,091 --> 00:31:22,219 We could not accept a pretender board so to speak. 577 00:31:23,128 --> 00:31:24,959 So we could not accept the score. 578 00:31:29,601 --> 00:31:33,059 I would encouarge Steve just to leave that board behind 579 00:31:33,105 --> 00:31:37,633 Leave Roy behind and only play on other Donkey Kong machines... 580 00:31:37,676 --> 00:31:39,769 like the one at funspot, for example. 581 00:31:39,811 --> 00:31:41,574 To me most important is you travel to a sanction 582 00:31:41,613 --> 00:31:43,638 location like funspot 583 00:31:43,682 --> 00:31:45,946 Eh, that makes it official. 584 00:31:45,984 --> 00:31:51,081 If tomorrow Tiger Woods goes and golfs a 59, big deal. 585 00:31:51,123 --> 00:31:53,853 If he does that in Augusta that's where it counts. 586 00:31:53,892 --> 00:31:58,090 He has never really certed himself in a way 587 00:31:58,130 --> 00:32:00,360 that I think he should. 588 00:32:00,398 --> 00:32:03,993 It's been just disappointed so many times 589 00:32:04,035 --> 00:32:06,230 You kinda just throws you're hands up and go 590 00:32:06,271 --> 00:32:08,262 "Well, let's move on to the next thing." 591 00:32:08,306 --> 00:32:10,604 Everything would have fell right in to place 592 00:32:10,642 --> 00:32:14,544 But he forgot about one thing... 593 00:32:16,148 --> 00:32:18,173 Convincing Steve Wiebe not to be a chump. 594 00:32:21,119 --> 00:32:25,180 I didn't think twice about sending them to back east. 595 00:32:25,223 --> 00:32:27,783 I was like: "Absolutley go kick some ass." 596 00:32:33,532 --> 00:32:36,763 Hello. My name is Justine Barker And I am Miss Winnipesaukee. 597 00:32:36,801 --> 00:32:38,769 Welcome to the seventh annual tournament ... 598 00:32:38,803 --> 00:32:41,897 Museum of Classic Games Funspot in the USA. 599 00:32:41,940 --> 00:32:47,572 Funspot has become the best recognized place world wide 600 00:32:47,612 --> 00:32:51,343 For those who want to set a world record on a classic game. 601 00:32:58,089 --> 00:33:02,048 Funspot is the Mecca Of the classic arcade games. 602 00:33:02,093 --> 00:33:04,493 That place is awsome. 603 00:33:05,664 --> 00:33:07,222 Funspot is the primere place... 604 00:33:07,265 --> 00:33:10,462 Where media comes to mix with the superstars. 605 00:33:10,502 --> 00:33:13,665 You don't see a lot of DDG... 606 00:33:13,705 --> 00:33:15,730 Which is rotten gorgeuos if you don't know, Girls... 607 00:33:15,774 --> 00:33:17,435 Who are playing the games. 608 00:33:17,475 --> 00:33:21,275 The worlds best players of classic games. 609 00:33:21,313 --> 00:33:23,247 Are coming to do what they do best. 610 00:33:23,815 --> 00:33:25,248 Play well. 611 00:33:38,330 --> 00:33:40,161 Very recently, just a few months back... 612 00:33:40,198 --> 00:33:42,496 I turned 30 and I retired... 613 00:33:42,534 --> 00:33:44,297 And I moved here to New Hampshire. 614 00:33:44,336 --> 00:33:46,429 I live right close to Funspot. 615 00:33:46,471 --> 00:33:48,405 I play games at funspot every day now. 616 00:33:48,440 --> 00:33:50,101 When I have 10 pieces of bacon 617 00:33:50,141 --> 00:33:51,870 I'm gonna have four hardboiled eggs. 618 00:33:51,910 --> 00:33:53,468 I'm going to have three pancakes... 619 00:33:53,511 --> 00:33:55,172 And hopefully to play some great games. 620 00:33:55,213 --> 00:33:56,771 Here, I am in my garage. 621 00:33:56,815 --> 00:33:58,806 We're gonna give Billy Mitchell a call... 622 00:33:58,850 --> 00:34:02,217 see if he's up to a challenge at Funspot. 623 00:34:02,254 --> 00:34:04,347 Let's go ahead and dial him up. 624 00:34:04,389 --> 00:34:05,481 Hi. You've reached Bill Mitchell. 625 00:34:05,523 --> 00:34:07,252 Sorry I'm unable to take your call. 626 00:34:07,292 --> 00:34:08,452 Please leave your name and phone number... 627 00:34:08,493 --> 00:34:11,087 And I cal you back as soon as possible. Thanks. 628 00:34:13,798 --> 00:34:14,924 I got a phone message. 629 00:34:17,869 --> 00:34:19,837 Hello, Billy. This is Steve Wiebe. 630 00:34:19,871 --> 00:34:21,133 Just calling to see how you are doing. 631 00:34:21,172 --> 00:34:23,766 I'm hoping everthings OK with you. 632 00:34:23,808 --> 00:34:26,675 I'm just seeing what your plans are for Funspot. 633 00:34:26,711 --> 00:34:29,771 Walter Day invited me out there. 634 00:34:29,814 --> 00:34:31,042 I wondered if it be cool if we could 635 00:34:31,082 --> 00:34:34,279 maybe, kinda, have a friendly competion. 636 00:34:38,056 --> 00:34:40,718 I help a lot of people who wants to go to contest. 637 00:34:40,759 --> 00:34:43,319 When I look at diffrent people who are my favorites. 638 00:34:43,361 --> 00:34:46,694 Who'd I wanna help, she is at the top of the list. 639 00:34:49,901 --> 00:34:50,890 -- Surprise. -- Oh, my god. 640 00:34:50,935 --> 00:34:54,735 And at the right age of 80, She's gonna go to Funspot... 641 00:34:54,773 --> 00:34:56,850 And she's going to set a world record on Q'bert 642 00:34:57,175 --> 00:34:58,164 Okay. 643 00:34:58,209 --> 00:34:59,437 -- That's the challenge. -- Oh, right. 644 00:34:59,477 --> 00:35:00,637 -- Is it agreed? -- Yeah. 645 00:35:00,679 --> 00:35:01,873 All right. 646 00:35:13,325 --> 00:35:14,656 We have a Donkey Kong machine here... 647 00:35:14,693 --> 00:35:17,423 that Funspot purchased... 648 00:35:17,462 --> 00:35:19,521 And it may be a little tougher to play here. 649 00:35:19,564 --> 00:35:21,725 People complain about getting too many wild barrels. 650 00:35:21,766 --> 00:35:23,427 Although it is a totally a random element 651 00:35:23,468 --> 00:35:26,028 Eh, if you're going to set a score you come to Funspot 652 00:35:26,071 --> 00:35:28,938 And set it on their Donkey Kong that everybody knows about. 653 00:35:28,973 --> 00:35:30,838 They won't give me my record 654 00:35:30,875 --> 00:35:34,675 So they have urged me to come out and do it live. 655 00:35:34,713 --> 00:35:37,443 I think it is cooler to do it live to so... 656 00:35:37,482 --> 00:35:39,677 I'm pretty amped up about Donkey Kong. 657 00:35:39,718 --> 00:35:42,846 Because I am a serious contender on Donkey Kong . 658 00:35:42,887 --> 00:35:44,479 I have been trying to beat the score 659 00:35:44,522 --> 00:35:47,320 that Billy Mitchell got back in 1982. 660 00:35:47,359 --> 00:35:50,123 Nicole, she was stressing me about 661 00:35:50,161 --> 00:35:54,495 being home this weekend with the kids, without me. 662 00:35:54,532 --> 00:35:55,965 She's pretty sick of the Donkey Kong thing. 663 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:58,059 It doesn't seem to die. 664 00:35:58,103 --> 00:35:59,297 This is a big weekend, I really hope... 665 00:35:59,337 --> 00:36:00,634 that this fellow shows up 666 00:36:00,672 --> 00:36:02,435 Because he like to tell you that 667 00:36:02,474 --> 00:36:04,499 he is the Donkey Kong champion. 668 00:36:04,542 --> 00:36:07,409 And, um, the fact to the matter is 669 00:36:07,445 --> 00:36:10,209 All of us have not seen him play Donkey Kong. 670 00:36:10,248 --> 00:36:12,375 Nobody really noticed me at first, I was kinda looking 671 00:36:12,417 --> 00:36:16,217 who I'd pay 672 00:36:16,254 --> 00:36:19,018 the money to get in the tournament. 673 00:36:19,057 --> 00:36:21,082 I recognized Robert Murzack. 674 00:36:21,126 --> 00:36:23,856 He's got 30 second away from dying. 675 00:36:23,895 --> 00:36:27,422 So I pretty much walked over to the Donkey Kong machine. 676 00:36:27,465 --> 00:36:29,296 Well, we might have a good story. 677 00:36:29,334 --> 00:36:31,165 It looks like the mysterious player... 678 00:36:31,202 --> 00:36:32,897 On the west coast, Steve Wiebe are here ... 679 00:36:32,937 --> 00:36:34,370 Eh, playing Donkey Kong . 680 00:36:34,406 --> 00:36:36,397 So maybe I'll stop watching the tournament 681 00:36:36,441 --> 00:36:38,204 And we'll go over to see him. 682 00:36:40,412 --> 00:36:41,811 -- Hello, Walter. -- You did it man. 683 00:36:44,749 --> 00:36:46,444 Yes. 684 00:36:53,324 --> 00:36:55,224 No, I do not think so. 685 00:36:58,363 --> 00:37:00,524 A week or a few days ago. 686 00:37:00,565 --> 00:37:02,032 Steve, apparently as I understand... 687 00:37:02,066 --> 00:37:03,055 Is here right now... 688 00:37:03,101 --> 00:37:05,399 To prove to everyone that he gets what it takes. 689 00:37:05,437 --> 00:37:09,498 But you know with Donkey Kong, it's a little random. 690 00:37:09,541 --> 00:37:14,103 You could, um, bad luck With the barrels. 691 00:37:14,145 --> 00:37:15,578 With the fireballs. 692 00:37:15,613 --> 00:37:17,080 with the transport or elevators. 693 00:37:17,115 --> 00:37:19,379 Because that's a tough machine. 694 00:37:19,417 --> 00:37:22,580 People think that the machine is possessed. 695 00:37:22,620 --> 00:37:24,383 Even Bill thinks it's possessed. 696 00:37:24,422 --> 00:37:27,755 But, um, if Steve pulls 850 000 or hisgher... 697 00:37:27,792 --> 00:37:29,953 On this machine, that's a good score. 698 00:37:35,233 --> 00:37:36,222 Billy Mitchell is the champion. 699 00:37:36,267 --> 00:37:37,791 I guess that makes me the prodigy. 700 00:37:37,836 --> 00:37:40,737 So we got the prodigy against the newcomer. 701 00:37:40,772 --> 00:37:43,332 You can make a comparison between an athletic event and 702 00:37:43,374 --> 00:37:44,602 With this, because this is, you know ... 703 00:37:44,642 --> 00:37:46,667 This is four days of alertness 704 00:37:46,711 --> 00:37:49,179 And paying attention and, um, you know ... 705 00:37:49,214 --> 00:37:51,614 Not as hard as doing a decathlon or a triathlon ... 706 00:37:51,649 --> 00:37:52,911 But still very, very hard. 707 00:38:00,625 --> 00:38:03,321 Would you like to respond? 708 00:38:03,361 --> 00:38:05,329 It's Funspot. 709 00:38:05,363 --> 00:38:06,625 Hello? 710 00:38:06,664 --> 00:38:08,325 Hello, Brian. How are you doing? 711 00:38:08,366 --> 00:38:09,663 Steve Wiebe walked in... 712 00:38:09,701 --> 00:38:11,862 so I've been over at the Donkey Kong the whole time. 713 00:38:11,903 --> 00:38:13,302 Eh, what do you think? 714 00:38:13,338 --> 00:38:15,033 Eh, I gonna be, um, you know, playing... 715 00:38:15,073 --> 00:38:16,904 Over Steve Wiebes shoulder. 716 00:38:16,941 --> 00:38:18,499 All right. I talk to you later. 717 00:38:18,543 --> 00:38:19,532 -- Ok. -- bye. 718 00:38:19,577 --> 00:38:20,805 Bye. 719 00:38:27,819 --> 00:38:29,980 Brian Kuh came over. It is one of the guys that 720 00:38:30,021 --> 00:38:34,685 came to my house that fateful afternoon... 721 00:38:34,726 --> 00:38:36,626 To check out my machine. 722 00:38:36,661 --> 00:38:40,995 We are about to pass 520 000 On one man. 723 00:38:41,032 --> 00:38:42,329 So we really have, ah... 724 00:38:42,367 --> 00:38:46,167 A memorable game here at the Funspot tournament. 725 00:38:46,204 --> 00:38:47,466 Maybe I'll skip dinner and 726 00:38:47,505 --> 00:38:48,494 and squeeze in a game. 727 00:38:48,540 --> 00:38:50,474 And come back with a score on there. 728 00:38:51,442 --> 00:38:53,569 -- Enter Brian. -- Yes. 729 00:39:00,718 --> 00:39:02,618 That ape is very, very cunning ... 730 00:39:02,654 --> 00:39:05,145 And he will do what he needs to, to stop you. 731 00:39:05,189 --> 00:39:07,521 I could'nt get up fast enough and it got me on the left. 732 00:39:13,631 --> 00:39:15,861 I scored 229 000 points. 733 00:39:15,900 --> 00:39:18,528 Pretty weak game, considering I have played a few already. 734 00:39:18,570 --> 00:39:21,539 A little bit half of what Steve scored 735 00:39:21,573 --> 00:39:22,835 And Steve is up again. 736 00:39:35,219 --> 00:39:37,210 Okay. You'd said you start with Qbert . 737 00:39:37,255 --> 00:39:38,950 You dedicated time to 738 00:39:38,990 --> 00:39:41,083 You said you give up some of you other vices ... 739 00:39:41,125 --> 00:39:42,353 In order to practise. 740 00:39:42,393 --> 00:39:44,088 We're not gonna lose, were not gonna be dissappointed. 741 00:39:44,128 --> 00:39:45,117 We are going there to win. 742 00:39:45,163 --> 00:39:48,360 But I have one project One thing far more important. 743 00:39:48,399 --> 00:39:51,994 What I need you to deliver is this 744 00:39:53,805 --> 00:39:55,864 What is this? 745 00:39:55,907 --> 00:39:57,772 It is the score they wanted to see for a long time and 746 00:39:57,809 --> 00:40:00,004 I've held it far too long. 747 00:40:00,044 --> 00:40:01,875 You give it to Robert or Walter. 748 00:40:01,913 --> 00:40:03,778 You can lose your luggage, But don't lose the tape. 749 00:40:06,618 --> 00:40:08,279 I'm doing it just for the fun of it. 750 00:40:08,319 --> 00:40:10,685 When I do an actual score I do it in person. 751 00:40:10,722 --> 00:40:11,916 He's a very devious person 752 00:40:11,956 --> 00:40:15,949 He works things out to his ends very well. 753 00:40:17,261 --> 00:40:18,853 We are really seeing a great game here. 754 00:40:18,896 --> 00:40:23,230 Hey, almost ... Eh, Steve Almost lost a man right there... 755 00:40:23,267 --> 00:40:24,256 At the end of that court. 756 00:40:24,302 --> 00:40:25,894 He got a lucky break 757 00:40:25,937 --> 00:40:29,270 The randomness went the opposite way that it usally goes. 758 00:40:29,307 --> 00:40:31,275 And, eh, Steve is still going here. 759 00:40:59,370 --> 00:41:01,804 Steve Wiebe is on his second man. 760 00:41:03,408 --> 00:41:05,342 He's at 696 000. 761 00:41:08,613 --> 00:41:11,275 -- Who is this? -- What? This is Steve Wiebe. 762 00:41:11,315 --> 00:41:12,577 -- I won't bother you any more. -- No problem. 763 00:41:12,617 --> 00:41:13,914 -- I wanted to say welcome. -- Yes. 764 00:41:13,951 --> 00:41:15,612 -- Yes, equally. -- Agreed. 765 00:41:17,055 --> 00:41:19,615 He could beat if he 766 00:41:21,192 --> 00:41:23,524 he got to have a really good game. 767 00:41:24,729 --> 00:41:26,219 I don't think he knows the tricks that Billy knows. 768 00:41:26,264 --> 00:41:29,028 But I hear he is really good at the escalators stage. 769 00:41:32,837 --> 00:41:36,329 Well, right now Steve Wiebe has 870 000 points ... 770 00:41:36,374 --> 00:41:38,137 On an active game of Donkey Kong. 771 00:41:38,176 --> 00:41:40,406 Hey, if clears a few more boards 772 00:41:40,445 --> 00:41:42,709 he's gonna have a shot at getting to the kill screen. 773 00:41:42,747 --> 00:41:43,839 As far as I know ... 774 00:41:43,881 --> 00:41:45,610 No one has ever acheived the kill screen 775 00:41:45,650 --> 00:41:48,175 On the Donkey Kong machine at Funspot. 776 00:41:48,219 --> 00:41:52,519 Numerous classic games all have something in common. 777 00:41:52,557 --> 00:41:54,752 They have an end to the game play. 778 00:41:54,792 --> 00:41:57,488 There is not quite enough memory For the final board. 779 00:41:57,528 --> 00:41:59,689 It is called the "kill screen" Because, basically ... 780 00:41:59,731 --> 00:42:00,993 There is no way to finish the level. 781 00:42:01,032 --> 00:42:05,435 At som sort of random data or code inside the program 782 00:42:05,503 --> 00:42:07,937 Ends up getting used for what you see on the screen. 783 00:42:07,972 --> 00:42:11,635 Donkey Kong is really strange, it actually lets you play 784 00:42:12,034 --> 00:42:15,444 the kill screen level for about five seconds or so. 785 00:42:15,480 --> 00:42:16,469 Everything looks normal ... 786 00:42:16,514 --> 00:42:19,278 And, suddenly, Mario jumps and dies on you. 787 00:42:20,251 --> 00:42:24,278 The people who could get, besides myself, 788 00:42:24,322 --> 00:42:28,486 That have been seen getting to the end of Donkey Kong... 789 00:42:31,496 --> 00:42:33,930 Gee, now that I think about it I don't think anybody has. 790 00:42:57,255 --> 00:42:58,313 If anybody want to see there 791 00:42:58,356 --> 00:43:00,620 is a Donkey Kong kill screen coming up. 792 00:43:00,658 --> 00:43:03,149 There is a Donkey Kong kill screen coming up. 793 00:43:03,194 --> 00:43:05,025 If anybody wants to watch. 794 00:43:05,062 --> 00:43:06,529 You got to be able to perform in the show ... 795 00:43:06,564 --> 00:43:08,122 with someone who is a contender. 796 00:43:08,166 --> 00:43:10,327 Staring straight at you, staring at the game. 797 00:43:10,368 --> 00:43:12,131 Possible even playing mind games with you. 798 00:43:12,170 --> 00:43:13,535 I mean, it's part of being a champion. 799 00:43:13,571 --> 00:43:15,198 You have to overcome it. 800 00:43:15,239 --> 00:43:18,367 There is a potential Donkey Kong Kill Screen if you wanna watch. 801 00:43:18,409 --> 00:43:21,572 I can tell you he's not on my side. 802 00:43:21,612 --> 00:43:24,911 He is a disciple of Billy. 803 00:43:24,949 --> 00:43:27,509 He's gonna have to play it perfectly. 804 00:43:27,552 --> 00:43:29,679 He is at the hardest part at Donkey Kong. 805 00:43:29,720 --> 00:43:32,587 And, um, you know, It's not gonna be any easier. 806 00:43:32,623 --> 00:43:34,488 So we may have an exciting moment here. 807 00:43:34,525 --> 00:43:37,153 Or, you know, the pressure might get to him. 808 00:43:37,195 --> 00:43:39,129 One of those random element might happen. 809 00:43:39,163 --> 00:43:40,858 Sounds like he just cleared another board. 810 00:43:40,898 --> 00:43:44,095 Or we could have a wild barrel. Or some aggressive fireball. 811 00:43:44,135 --> 00:43:46,569 I thought I was gonna be the first Funspot kill screen. 812 00:43:46,604 --> 00:43:49,038 And the I had three fireballs trapped me. 813 00:43:49,073 --> 00:43:51,337 I had the hammer in my hand, they still got me. 814 00:43:51,375 --> 00:43:53,605 So anything can happen at Donkey Kong. 815 00:43:53,644 --> 00:43:56,204 So for someone else to beat me to the kill screen would be a let down. 816 00:43:56,247 --> 00:43:58,010 But let's see what happens. 817 00:43:58,049 --> 00:43:59,949 Maybe he'll crack under the pressure... 818 00:43:59,984 --> 00:44:02,214 And maybe I'll get my chance to do it first. 819 00:44:04,822 --> 00:44:06,949 There is a Donkey Kong kill screen coming up 820 00:44:06,991 --> 00:44:08,356 If anybody wants to see it. 821 00:44:08,392 --> 00:44:10,053 Hey, Todd, if you are interested ... 822 00:44:10,094 --> 00:44:12,062 There is a might be a Donkey Kong kill screen... 823 00:44:12,096 --> 00:44:13,495 In a couple of minutes. 824 00:44:17,335 --> 00:44:21,601 I think the energy kind a hit me, 825 00:44:21,639 --> 00:44:23,937 I feeling kind a like a zombie. 826 00:44:23,975 --> 00:44:25,875 In the middle of the game. 827 00:44:25,910 --> 00:44:27,810 But towards the end, I got... 828 00:44:27,845 --> 00:44:30,405 A little bit of a natural rush going from the crowd. 829 00:44:30,448 --> 00:44:32,143 And the excitment. 830 00:44:32,183 --> 00:44:33,810 So that kind a boosted me 831 00:44:33,851 --> 00:44:36,945 And put me over the top, to complete the game. 832 00:44:41,792 --> 00:44:44,556 The kill screen kicked in. 833 00:44:47,932 --> 00:44:51,424 This is the highest Donkey Kong score done in public. 834 00:44:51,469 --> 00:44:53,528 Hey, Walter Day stated that this 835 00:44:53,571 --> 00:44:55,732 was the highest score ever done 836 00:44:55,773 --> 00:44:57,798 and this is the first kill screen achieved 837 00:44:57,842 --> 00:45:00,333 On Funspots machine. 838 00:45:00,378 --> 00:45:02,312 Steve Wiebe has become the third person 839 00:45:02,346 --> 00:45:04,780 to reach a Donkey Kong kill screen. 840 00:45:07,718 --> 00:45:10,448 This is completly hard verification. 841 00:45:10,488 --> 00:45:11,614 You know what I mean? 842 00:45:11,656 --> 00:45:13,590 There is nothing stronger than having it be done 843 00:45:13,624 --> 00:45:14,989 in front of a crowd. 844 00:45:15,026 --> 00:45:17,290 The process it's stands for itself. 845 00:45:17,328 --> 00:45:19,660 He did in front of all of us, and this solves any kind of 846 00:45:19,697 --> 00:45:21,562 doubt that there have ever been. 847 00:45:25,069 --> 00:45:27,401 Now you will get all the praise you deserve 848 00:45:27,438 --> 00:45:29,633 and that's just the way it is. 849 00:45:32,910 --> 00:45:34,309 And guess there was kinda like an impron to 850 00:45:34,345 --> 00:45:36,745 the press conferance 851 00:45:36,781 --> 00:45:38,408 After the score happened. 852 00:45:38,449 --> 00:45:40,610 There were cameras during the game. 853 00:45:40,651 --> 00:45:41,982 There were cameras on Steve Wiebe. 854 00:45:42,019 --> 00:45:45,045 There were cameras on the crowd looking at Steve Wiebe. 855 00:45:47,491 --> 00:45:49,254 There were a lot of other witnesses in the crowd. 856 00:45:49,293 --> 00:45:51,227 And people watching it, so ... 857 00:45:51,262 --> 00:45:55,221 We have a verified score on a legitmate Donkey Kong machine. 858 00:45:55,266 --> 00:45:56,290 for Steve Wiebe now. 859 00:45:59,337 --> 00:46:01,066 We just got off the Internet 860 00:46:01,105 --> 00:46:04,097 Where a log on the front page of Twin Galaxies ... 861 00:46:04,141 --> 00:46:08,840 The news story that Steve Wiebe Just scored 985 600 points ... 862 00:46:08,879 --> 00:46:10,403 Which essentially recogonized 863 00:46:10,448 --> 00:46:13,110 is officially a first place score. 864 00:46:13,150 --> 00:46:15,584 So he have been announced as a world champion. 865 00:46:15,619 --> 00:46:16,677 We'll see what happens now with Steve 866 00:46:16,721 --> 00:46:21,351 putting the pressure back on Billy Mitchell. 867 00:46:22,026 --> 00:46:22,720 Thank you. 868 00:46:23,794 --> 00:46:25,625 I think it hit him pretty hard. 869 00:46:25,663 --> 00:46:26,652 Thank you for voluntering your phone 870 00:46:26,697 --> 00:46:27,857 this was an important call... 871 00:46:27,898 --> 00:46:30,924 Oh, no, no. I understand. 872 00:46:30,968 --> 00:46:32,196 Yes, I can imagine. 873 00:46:32,236 --> 00:46:34,431 He probably wasn't real thrilled. 874 00:46:34,472 --> 00:46:39,727 Yes, he saying that the tape 875 00:46:39,677 --> 00:46:42,646 -- I guess don't share that with everybody. -- No, well. 876 00:46:46,851 --> 00:46:49,411 We got everybody on the invation only list. 877 00:46:49,453 --> 00:46:52,115 And, um, you know what? Walter is here. 878 00:46:52,156 --> 00:46:54,624 We are just telling jokes and having fun. 879 00:46:54,658 --> 00:46:56,285 Eh, who is there? Like Todd and Duane? 880 00:46:56,327 --> 00:46:57,919 Yes. 881 00:46:57,962 --> 00:46:59,827 What I mean is probably a good idea 882 00:46:59,864 --> 00:47:01,388 if I say hi to Todd. 883 00:47:01,432 --> 00:47:02,421 Actully would you believe he's in a middle 884 00:47:02,466 --> 00:47:03,956 of a Lady Bug game. 885 00:47:04,001 --> 00:47:05,832 I do not think we wanna interupt. 886 00:47:05,870 --> 00:47:08,031 We have a Lady Bug cabaret in the cabin. 887 00:47:08,072 --> 00:47:09,596 And Todd got a score going. 888 00:47:10,741 --> 00:47:12,902 Well, okay, can I get Walter on the phone. 889 00:47:12,943 --> 00:47:15,878 Eh, a couple of hours we were all at the Funspot 890 00:47:15,913 --> 00:47:18,245 And, um, Brian Kuh said ... 891 00:47:18,282 --> 00:47:21,649 that Billy had a delivery for us here at the cabin. 892 00:47:21,685 --> 00:47:23,482 Oh! 893 00:47:24,488 --> 00:47:25,978 Brian Kuh he is kinda like 894 00:47:26,023 --> 00:47:27,354 a really good friend with Billy. 895 00:47:27,391 --> 00:47:29,484 He talks to him all the time. 896 00:47:29,527 --> 00:47:32,792 Eh, he said everybody is gonna want to see what's on the tape. 897 00:47:33,864 --> 00:47:36,526 Brian Kuh is there? 898 00:47:36,567 --> 00:47:39,035 He knows everything to do with the tape. 899 00:47:39,070 --> 00:47:41,334 He knows to guard the tape with his life. 900 00:47:42,306 --> 00:47:43,295 I explained to him 901 00:47:43,340 --> 00:47:46,241 he could lose life, but don't lose the tape. 902 00:47:47,645 --> 00:47:50,546 Who wants to hear the announcement? 903 00:47:50,581 --> 00:47:53,948 So even in Florida the long arm of Billy Mitchell. 904 00:47:53,984 --> 00:47:56,418 Has reached in here to Funspot seven ... 905 00:47:56,454 --> 00:47:58,979 To cause more interesting developments. 906 00:47:59,023 --> 00:48:02,584 Now we're gonna start on this TV screen, the video tape. 907 00:48:02,626 --> 00:48:05,686 And essientilly Steve Wiebe or Brian Kuh ... 908 00:48:05,729 --> 00:48:09,096 Or anybody else can also beat the score on that tape 909 00:48:09,133 --> 00:48:11,533 about four'a'clock tomorrow afternoon. 910 00:48:11,569 --> 00:48:14,834 He will give them 10 000 dollars, okay? 911 00:48:14,872 --> 00:48:18,035 We know that Billy Mitchell can pay these promises too, okay? 912 00:48:18,075 --> 00:48:21,738 So he has it, while I'm trying to get a million live 913 00:48:21,779 --> 00:48:26,239 He has it said out so that people at Funspot 914 00:48:26,283 --> 00:48:29,912 Can gather around. And look at his tape.. 915 00:48:31,689 --> 00:48:33,782 Well, here we are. We got cameras on the screen ... 916 00:48:33,824 --> 00:48:34,813 Cameras on the crowd. 917 00:48:34,859 --> 00:48:36,383 No one is gonna miss this moment. 918 00:48:36,427 --> 00:48:38,122 998 2. 919 00:48:40,264 --> 00:48:42,061 Here we go. 920 00:48:42,099 --> 00:48:46,035 We have every eye in the crowd focused on the screen. 921 00:48:47,104 --> 00:48:48,867 Everybodys looking, every cameras on here. 922 00:48:48,906 --> 00:48:50,897 We are not gonna miss this for anything. 923 00:48:54,645 --> 00:48:55,771 I don't think there is any distractions. 924 00:48:55,813 --> 00:48:57,804 That can pull everone away right now. 925 00:49:00,918 --> 00:49:02,078 Oh, look at that. 926 00:49:02,119 --> 00:49:04,988 With the bonus, we have the first million point game of Donkey Kong 927 00:49:05,623 --> 00:49:07,648 And the result says zero. 928 00:49:07,691 --> 00:49:09,818 And the score reach zeros all the way across. 929 00:49:15,633 --> 00:49:18,727 Not even Helena of Troy had that much attention. 930 00:49:20,604 --> 00:49:24,062 Billy kinda steal the show and is not even there. 931 00:49:24,108 --> 00:49:28,408 It's kinda the way they, you know ... 932 00:49:28,445 --> 00:49:32,404 Was kinda diffusing what I was going for 933 00:49:32,449 --> 00:49:35,941 And hyping up Billys videotape 934 00:49:38,689 --> 00:49:42,090 1 047 200 points... 935 00:49:42,126 --> 00:49:43,753 It is the highest score that has ever been. 936 00:49:43,794 --> 00:49:45,762 I do not know. I suppose that Walter Must go to the office ... 937 00:49:45,796 --> 00:49:48,094 To that computer, now, does he? 938 00:49:49,333 --> 00:49:52,699 Okay, go and hand Walter the phone real quick. 939 00:49:53,404 --> 00:49:54,701 Hello, Billy. 940 00:49:54,738 --> 00:49:57,036 Pretty good, it's all been wonderful. 941 00:49:57,074 --> 00:49:59,133 Billy is probably the closest person 942 00:49:59,176 --> 00:50:00,768 to being a Jedi than any of the players. 943 00:50:00,811 --> 00:50:04,941 And he refers to it, with homour as Obi-Wan Konobian people 944 00:50:17,328 --> 00:50:19,159 Steve Wiebe Not having the opportunity... 945 00:50:19,196 --> 00:50:21,187 to view everything that Bill Mitchell does 946 00:50:21,232 --> 00:50:23,894 I mean Bill Mitchell plays at a great advantage. 947 00:50:23,934 --> 00:50:28,621 When Billy Mitchell is watching Steves world record winning tape 948 00:50:29,306 --> 00:50:31,365 He is in a postition to study Steves technique. 949 00:50:31,408 --> 00:50:33,103 When the man said: "I wanna see your papers" 950 00:50:33,143 --> 00:50:34,440 And Obi-Wan Kenobi goes 951 00:50:34,478 --> 00:50:36,036 "You don't need to see our papers" 952 00:50:36,080 --> 00:50:37,547 And, suddenly, the guy says: "you can go" 953 00:50:37,581 --> 00:50:38,878 "I do not need to see your papers." 954 00:50:50,361 --> 00:50:52,386 You saw the tape, which is no doubt a copy. 955 00:50:52,429 --> 00:50:54,363 Because I am sure he didn't send the master. 956 00:50:54,398 --> 00:50:59,893 He is going to send a copy or the master to Rob Murczak 957 00:50:59,937 --> 00:51:03,373 Who is the chief referee of Twin Galaxies. 958 00:51:03,407 --> 00:51:07,275 I tried to promote Twin Galaxies As: "integrity above all." 959 00:51:07,311 --> 00:51:11,213 Eh, I will do that with my dying breath. 960 00:51:11,248 --> 00:51:16,311 And if a gamer knowingly cheats or tries to pull anything past us 961 00:51:16,353 --> 00:51:19,550 We will make sure that the score is not recognised. 962 00:51:30,801 --> 00:51:32,530 Did the gamer pause at any time? 963 00:51:32,569 --> 00:51:34,901 Illiegal glitches or glitch abuse 964 00:51:45,416 --> 00:51:46,678 Did they cheat? 965 00:51:46,717 --> 00:51:48,947 Did they paused the game after load-up 966 00:51:48,986 --> 00:51:51,250 For the purpose of using a flying razor head 967 00:51:51,288 --> 00:51:53,552 And reload the game with different settings? 968 00:51:53,590 --> 00:51:54,818 I got to look at things like that. 969 00:51:54,858 --> 00:51:58,225 This tape might be done in a week, a week and a half, 970 00:51:58,262 --> 00:51:59,286 to answer your question. 971 00:52:10,240 --> 00:52:12,731 Walter is entering us in to the internet as we speak. 972 00:52:12,776 --> 00:52:14,505 Well, Billy Mitchell is being upgraded 973 00:52:14,545 --> 00:52:16,410 we are officially submitting his score. 974 00:52:16,447 --> 00:52:20,406 Eh, 1 047 000 and, how much Billy? 975 00:52:49,747 --> 00:52:52,443 It is kinda ironic that he went 976 00:52:52,483 --> 00:52:56,283 He was a guy that always pushed for live scores. 977 00:52:56,320 --> 00:52:59,721 And now here I am at Funspot, busting my ass 978 00:52:59,757 --> 00:53:00,815 To do a live score... 979 00:53:00,858 --> 00:53:03,190 And he just send these tape scores now. 980 00:53:03,227 --> 00:53:04,353 And then beats the record. 981 00:53:11,168 --> 00:53:12,897 World Record head quarters, can I help you? 982 00:53:12,936 --> 00:53:16,929 If this score Donkey Kong defines Billy Mitchell 983 00:53:16,974 --> 00:53:20,171 Then why could he not find his time to go to Funspot? 984 00:53:20,210 --> 00:53:22,007 Steve did. Steve has a job. 985 00:53:22,045 --> 00:53:23,342 Steve has a family. Steve has kids. 986 00:53:23,380 --> 00:53:25,371 He went. Why can't Billy? 987 00:53:25,416 --> 00:53:30,012 I think he feels that pressure, to... 988 00:53:30,053 --> 00:53:33,352 Meet people's expectations of him... 989 00:53:33,390 --> 00:53:36,188 And he put a lot of preassure on himself 990 00:53:36,226 --> 00:53:37,454 And if he does'nt succeed 991 00:53:37,494 --> 00:53:40,190 I think he feels like he has failed them. 992 00:53:40,230 --> 00:53:42,790 And he feels that deeply, I think. 993 00:53:48,172 --> 00:53:52,131 If I were to break a million he would maybe show that... 994 00:53:52,176 --> 00:53:53,905 you know, I have already done it. 995 00:53:53,944 --> 00:53:56,777 Because no one knows that I have done it too. 996 00:54:16,133 --> 00:54:18,192 I have'nt really thought too much about, eh ... 997 00:54:20,003 --> 00:54:21,868 You know, the controversy. 998 00:54:21,905 --> 00:54:23,964 I kinda let it go since I went to Funspot. 999 00:54:24,007 --> 00:54:27,272 Did my best, got my score up. 1000 00:54:27,311 --> 00:54:31,213 I have been killing myself at school, like, 12 or 14 hours... 1001 00:54:31,248 --> 00:54:34,046 Preping three classes And grading.. 1002 00:54:34,084 --> 00:54:36,018 every day after school. 1003 00:54:36,053 --> 00:54:37,111 I'm there until eight. 1004 00:54:40,057 --> 00:54:43,891 A lot of my songs are like big rocksongs 1005 00:54:43,927 --> 00:54:48,193 with lots of guitars and lots of layers of vocals. 1006 00:54:48,232 --> 00:54:50,564 Here is one called three lies, I'm gonna sing this to you guys 1007 00:54:50,601 --> 00:54:54,298 In the midst of this cold summer day. 1008 00:54:54,338 --> 00:54:56,397 This is who I really am. 1009 00:54:56,440 --> 00:54:58,237 I'm some glap who are supposed to be an artist 1010 00:54:58,275 --> 00:55:00,436 who is up there just getting wild and crazy. 1011 00:55:07,684 --> 00:55:10,175 Because I am -- I am being Mr. Scorekeeper... 1012 00:55:10,220 --> 00:55:11,653 I've been doing it for 25 years so... 1013 00:55:11,688 --> 00:55:13,918 there is a lot of this automatan that get turned on. 1014 00:55:13,957 --> 00:55:15,865 "Well, yes. and the reason for that is" 1015 00:55:16,126 --> 00:55:17,559 "and the reason for that is this," you know? 1016 00:55:17,594 --> 00:55:19,255 Now I am ready to... 1017 00:55:19,296 --> 00:55:20,627 I am ready to let it go. 1018 00:55:28,872 --> 00:55:30,669 No matter how many people get involved in this 1019 00:55:30,707 --> 00:55:32,004 It is still my child, 1020 00:55:32,276 --> 00:55:34,335 because it came right out of my psyche, you know. 1021 00:55:34,378 --> 00:55:37,711 But still the others are more attached to it. 1022 00:55:37,748 --> 00:55:39,739 And they belive they need it more. 1023 00:55:39,783 --> 00:55:42,274 Part of the reason I'm still here doing it 1024 00:55:42,319 --> 00:55:47,120 is them to help them have the benefit of this 1025 00:55:47,157 --> 00:55:48,556 or happiness of this... 1026 00:55:48,592 --> 00:55:50,822 So it could go on and continue to benefit people. 1027 00:55:50,861 --> 00:55:52,089 Because it is in such a place 1028 00:55:52,129 --> 00:55:54,927 that I dont have to do Twin Galaxies 1029 00:55:54,965 --> 00:55:55,954 But I really would like to see it 1030 00:55:55,999 --> 00:55:58,160 have closure that's positive. 1031 00:55:59,036 --> 00:56:02,199 Boy, I got cold fingers. It's cold. 1032 00:56:05,042 --> 00:56:08,806 I often have people asking me what my handle is. What my three intials are. 1033 00:56:09,646 --> 00:56:14,879 I mean, come on. I tell people: "Look at me." 1034 00:56:14,918 --> 00:56:17,079 What do you think my three initials were? 1035 00:56:19,556 --> 00:56:21,683 If you do not know, you are not looking hard enough. 1036 00:56:23,460 --> 00:56:24,688 T.I.E.? 1037 00:56:24,728 --> 00:56:26,059 No. 1038 00:56:26,096 --> 00:56:27,893 Which one was I wearing yeasterday? 1039 00:56:27,931 --> 00:56:29,523 - The flag - - U.S.A. 1040 00:56:29,566 --> 00:56:33,764 U.S.A. So I have had Latin friends, canadian friends 1041 00:56:33,804 --> 00:56:36,739 And I always had to keep the americans on top. 1042 00:56:40,277 --> 00:56:42,609 Hello. This is a message for Walter. 1043 00:56:42,646 --> 00:56:45,342 I am Craig Glenday calling from Guinness World Records. 1044 00:56:45,382 --> 00:56:46,542 Guinness from England called, they want me to call them back immedietly. 1045 00:56:50,887 --> 00:56:52,149 Hello. Craig speaking. 1046 00:56:52,189 --> 00:56:54,851 Craig, this is Walter Day from Twin Galaxies, how are you? 1047 00:56:54,891 --> 00:56:57,587 They are announcing to the world that they trust everything we do. 1048 00:56:57,628 --> 00:56:59,118 And that they rely on everything we do 1049 00:56:59,162 --> 00:57:02,063 as being true and honest, and so that's why they are going with us 1050 00:57:02,099 --> 00:57:04,966 as the official scorekeepers 1051 00:57:05,002 --> 00:57:07,800 and providers of electronic game industry content 1052 00:57:07,838 --> 00:57:09,100 for their upcoming books. 1053 00:57:09,139 --> 00:57:10,231 It has become very complicated. 1054 00:57:11,308 --> 00:57:12,570 So to have someone like Walter and his team... 1055 00:57:12,609 --> 00:57:14,406 They know everything there is to know ... 1056 00:57:14,444 --> 00:57:18,141 about computer games, Eh, it was for us a godsend. 1057 00:57:18,181 --> 00:57:20,172 Since older people also read you're book 1058 00:57:20,217 --> 00:57:21,878 a certain number of people would care 1059 00:57:21,918 --> 00:57:24,386 what the world record is on Donkey Kong. 1060 00:57:24,421 --> 00:57:27,390 We look forward being a part of Guinness. 1061 00:57:27,424 --> 00:57:29,483 Yes, yes. Being here is already a reward. 1062 00:57:29,526 --> 00:57:30,925 You know, working with Twin Galaxies. 1063 00:57:30,961 --> 00:57:33,623 You just recorded a big piece of Twin Galaxies history, you know. 1064 00:57:35,699 --> 00:57:37,724 There are announcing to the world that we are the official scorekeepers 1065 00:57:37,768 --> 00:57:40,236 And people will have to be verified by us. 1066 00:57:40,270 --> 00:57:42,534 Wait till you see the poster upstairs I just did 1067 00:57:43,607 --> 00:57:44,938 To turn the process of submitting to Guiness. 1068 00:57:44,975 --> 00:57:46,533 In to a contest. 1069 00:57:47,577 --> 00:57:49,306 When you want to put our score up. 1070 00:57:49,346 --> 00:57:52,577 And you wanna have the title of world champion. 1071 00:57:52,616 --> 00:57:54,948 You're competing against everybody in the world. 1072 00:57:54,985 --> 00:57:57,886 You want a title for your own living room? 1073 00:57:57,921 --> 00:58:00,788 Man, I'll send you that title. You're own arcade 1074 00:58:00,824 --> 00:58:02,587 I'll sign it and make up a paper 1075 00:58:02,626 --> 00:58:04,423 and I'll send you a plack. 1076 00:58:04,461 --> 00:58:06,258 You want your name in Guinness Book of world records... 1077 00:58:06,296 --> 00:58:08,662 And the Twin Galaxies international scoreboard? 1078 00:58:08,699 --> 00:58:11,793 You have to earn it. I have to earn it. 1079 00:58:11,835 --> 00:58:15,100 There is a lot of scores I gotten. 1080 00:58:15,138 --> 00:58:17,902 When the time comes And the pressure is that hard... 1081 00:58:17,941 --> 00:58:21,172 I will have to do it in public for them. As I always have. 1082 00:58:32,389 --> 00:58:33,686 Is that truthfull? 1083 00:58:37,294 --> 00:58:41,628 Is that true? Then I better get practising. 1084 00:58:44,534 --> 00:58:47,628 The only thing to do... 1085 00:58:47,671 --> 00:58:50,902 is to go somewhere and brake 1 047 000 live. 1086 00:58:50,941 --> 00:58:54,900 That would be the only way to do it for sure, you know? 1087 00:58:54,945 --> 00:58:57,778 There would be no getting screwed over. 1088 00:58:57,814 --> 00:59:00,840 I have been kicked like the dog for so long 1089 00:59:00,884 --> 00:59:03,751 I don't trust referees. 1090 00:59:03,787 --> 00:59:07,197 This is the contest that getis them in to the Guiness Book of World Records. 1091 00:59:07,591 --> 00:59:09,183 So they will have that inspiration. 1092 00:59:09,226 --> 00:59:11,421 As far as my skills... 1093 00:59:11,461 --> 00:59:13,895 Yeah, I'm feeling like I'm at the top of my game. 1094 00:59:13,930 --> 00:59:16,125 I would love to see Bill defend his title... 1095 00:59:16,166 --> 00:59:17,690 against Steve Wiebe head-to-head. 1096 00:59:17,734 --> 00:59:20,760 That be great. It's all about head-to-head competion. 1097 00:59:20,804 --> 00:59:22,965 It's kinda like my top four students to go: 1098 00:59:23,006 --> 00:59:26,339 "Yeah. When are you going to kick that guys ass?" 1099 00:59:26,376 --> 00:59:31,678 And I go: "Watch your language". I go: "I'm gonna do it here soon". 1100 00:59:31,715 --> 00:59:34,980 If someone is going to break a classic arcade game record. 1101 00:59:35,018 --> 00:59:37,384 They gonna have to come prepared. 1102 00:59:37,420 --> 00:59:39,047 That's what I need. 1103 00:59:39,089 --> 00:59:41,387 So I could be at my best, have him there. 1104 00:59:48,765 --> 00:59:51,791 I was hoping Billy would be there so we can compete head-to-head. 1105 00:59:52,869 --> 00:59:56,828 He has always been an applicant to live scores. 1106 00:59:56,873 --> 00:59:59,034 But now all of a sudden he is Mr. Videotape. 1107 01:00:00,277 --> 01:00:04,441 I mean, to win is like so important. 1108 01:00:04,481 --> 01:00:08,008 But obviously do things that are against the rules... 1109 01:00:08,051 --> 01:00:10,849 And knowing your heart you did not do it correctly... 1110 01:00:10,887 --> 01:00:12,616 And get credit for it... 1111 01:00:14,691 --> 01:00:17,717 What kind of?... Is there any satisfaction in that? 1112 01:00:17,761 --> 01:00:19,490 I do not see any. 1113 01:00:35,812 --> 01:00:37,439 I just need one favor from you. 1114 01:00:37,480 --> 01:00:40,916 I know that after all you done for me... 1115 01:00:41,985 --> 01:00:43,748 ...give me a shoot at it without you... 1116 01:00:43,787 --> 01:00:45,550 being my backbone. 1117 01:00:45,589 --> 01:00:48,615 I need to attack by myself. 1118 01:00:48,658 --> 01:00:53,459 It says: "Good luck, Steve, in Donkey Kong." 1119 01:00:53,496 --> 01:00:54,758 -- Well. -- Knocke them dead. 1120 01:00:54,798 --> 01:00:55,924 -- I will. 1121 01:00:58,268 --> 01:01:00,998 "Work is for people who can't play video games. 1122 01:01:01,037 --> 01:01:02,629 --"Billy Mitchell." -- That's right. 1123 01:01:02,672 --> 01:01:07,769 Out of the entire global classic gaming hobby. 1124 01:01:07,811 --> 01:01:09,836 There is one significant rivalry... 1125 01:01:09,880 --> 01:01:12,940 That's equaelient to the big rivalries in history... 1126 01:01:12,983 --> 01:01:17,545 Yankees - Red Socks, Maris - Mantle, The Heckle and Jeckle. 1127 01:01:17,587 --> 01:01:20,215 All big rivalries of history. 1128 01:01:20,257 --> 01:01:21,588 This is up that on that level. 1129 01:01:21,625 --> 01:01:23,718 Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe... 1130 01:01:23,760 --> 01:01:26,285 are going for the top spot 1131 01:01:26,329 --> 01:01:29,628 in the forthcoming book of world records on Donkey Kong. 1132 01:01:29,666 --> 01:01:32,157 Hello, Billy. This is Steve Wiebe. 1133 01:01:33,403 --> 01:01:34,768 Really think We need to settle this thing. 1134 01:01:34,804 --> 01:01:36,328 May the best man win. 1135 01:01:36,373 --> 01:01:39,035 We'll be seeing you next week. 1136 01:01:39,075 --> 01:01:40,372 He knows I'm going to be there. 1137 01:01:40,410 --> 01:01:42,344 It's just a skip away. 1138 01:01:42,379 --> 01:01:45,542 Hops, skips and jumps froms his house... 1139 01:01:45,582 --> 01:01:48,176 There is really no excuse for him not to be there. 1140 01:01:48,952 --> 01:01:53,753 Never leave home without it: How to win at "Donkey Kong." 1141 01:01:54,157 --> 01:01:55,385 Yes, so ... 1142 01:02:01,564 --> 01:02:04,795 The Guinness... A lot of people are... 1143 01:02:04,834 --> 01:02:06,495 Yes, a lot of people read that book. 1144 01:02:35,865 --> 01:02:38,390 Thi is technically a weight lifting glove... 1145 01:02:38,435 --> 01:02:39,993 Because I discovered in the eighties... 1146 01:02:40,036 --> 01:02:41,025 That you could buy... 1147 01:02:41,071 --> 01:02:42,766 a weight lifting glove that was fingerless 1148 01:02:43,840 --> 01:02:45,467 and I used it to play Marble Madness. 1149 01:02:45,508 --> 01:02:47,203 Do you see the double padding? 1150 01:02:47,243 --> 01:02:49,541 Occasinally I use this to avoid calluses... 1151 01:02:49,579 --> 01:02:51,444 from certain joystick games. 1152 01:02:51,481 --> 01:02:53,949 You can do Marble Madness track all day long. 1153 01:03:10,567 --> 01:03:12,558 Excuse me guys. I got a celebrity in this car. 1154 01:03:12,602 --> 01:03:15,332 -- Can I cut in front of you? 1155 01:03:19,776 --> 01:03:22,973 -- Did you get dropped off? -- I got dropped off. 1156 01:03:23,013 --> 01:03:25,379 -- Was Billy driving? -- Billy was driving. 1157 01:03:28,318 --> 01:03:31,719 Well anyway, welcome to The Dodge City of videogames. 1158 01:03:31,755 --> 01:03:33,484 Thank you, Walter. I am happy to be here. 1159 01:03:35,692 --> 01:03:37,284 I get you some out of there. 1160 01:03:51,007 --> 01:03:52,406 What do you need? 1161 01:03:52,442 --> 01:03:54,842 In order: 693500... 1162 01:03:58,415 --> 01:04:00,007 Okay. 1163 01:04:19,936 --> 01:04:21,028 Yes. Nicole. 1164 01:04:22,038 --> 01:04:23,130 Hello. I am Nicole. 1165 01:04:24,908 --> 01:04:26,398 And that is the little Derek, huh? 1166 01:04:26,443 --> 01:04:27,808 Yes. 1167 01:04:29,412 --> 01:04:31,437 -- The faster, yeah. 1168 01:04:34,422 --> 01:04:38,880 I'm afraid that if he can't do it. He's gonna beat himself up about it 1169 01:04:38,922 --> 01:04:42,449 I do not know if that's the forum in which he will be succesful. 1170 01:04:42,492 --> 01:04:43,720 I'm mean, I know he can be succesful. 1171 01:04:43,760 --> 01:04:45,523 I'm jus afraid, what if it doesn't happen. 1172 01:04:45,562 --> 01:04:47,996 -- Goodbye, Derek. -- Derek, give daddy a hug. 1173 01:04:48,031 --> 01:04:49,430 What are guys gonna do? 1174 01:04:49,466 --> 01:04:52,094 -- We just gonna go home. -- Go swimming. 1175 01:04:52,135 --> 01:04:53,500 Go swimming? That sounds fun. 1176 01:04:53,536 --> 01:04:54,935 Okay. Let's go. 1177 01:04:54,971 --> 01:04:56,495 -- Goodbye. -- I love you. 1178 01:04:57,874 --> 01:04:59,535 Goodbye. Thanks. 1179 01:05:01,978 --> 01:05:05,175 Yes, the longer I wait, the more I'm... 1180 01:05:05,215 --> 01:05:07,877 pressing, I get more nervous. 1181 01:05:07,917 --> 01:05:10,385 If I get it the first night, I will be eary. 1182 01:05:11,020 --> 01:05:13,420 Steve Wiebe is a trooper. 1183 01:05:13,456 --> 01:05:15,686 Steve Wiebe has come to three events... 1184 01:05:15,725 --> 01:05:19,957 To proof himself in the fire of in person competion. 1185 01:05:19,996 --> 01:05:23,762 And under the stress of having all eyes on him. 1186 01:05:51,327 --> 01:05:53,318 Yeah. 1187 01:05:53,363 --> 01:05:54,489 -- Is"Wib"or"Wibi"? --"Wibi." 1188 01:05:54,531 --> 01:05:55,498 -- Well. -- Sorry. 1189 01:05:55,532 --> 01:05:57,397 Twin Galaxies calls me Wib, so... 1190 01:05:57,433 --> 01:05:58,422 Okay. 1191 01:05:58,468 --> 01:05:59,628 -- And that's a common mistake. -- Yes? 1192 01:05:59,669 --> 01:06:01,000 either that or "Waib". 1193 01:06:01,037 --> 01:06:03,198 At least, you get the correct presentation... 1194 01:06:03,239 --> 01:06:04,297 Steve Wiebe is who I wanted to be... 1195 01:06:04,340 --> 01:06:06,137 when I grew up playing Donkey Kong . 1196 01:06:06,176 --> 01:06:07,234 he is quite the player. 1197 01:07:00,621 --> 01:07:03,659 Maybe they like it if I lose, I got to try losing sometimes. 1198 01:07:03,700 --> 01:07:06,863 Oh, I can break a million. I've done it. 1199 01:07:06,903 --> 01:07:09,872 I've been on pace. In two games I got to 850... 1200 01:07:09,906 --> 01:07:14,673 I thought I was gonna do it but... I just got in a bind. 1201 01:07:30,693 --> 01:07:32,991 Does this have my name on the back or something? 1202 01:07:33,029 --> 01:07:34,053 What does it say? 1203 01:07:35,298 --> 01:07:38,392 It says: "You have a yearning for perfection." 1204 01:07:41,170 --> 01:07:43,604 Because he is in his own business... 1205 01:07:44,674 --> 01:07:45,766 Is very flexible for him. 1206 01:07:45,808 --> 01:07:48,902 He can go over to the schools for events. 1207 01:07:48,945 --> 01:07:50,674 He was at an Easter egg hunt the other day. 1208 01:07:50,713 --> 01:07:52,613 He will come in the office someday... 1209 01:07:52,649 --> 01:07:54,378 And you'll say: "Gee, where is Billy?". 1210 01:07:54,417 --> 01:07:55,543 "Billy is not here." 1211 01:07:56,552 --> 01:07:59,043 I told him last night that he had to come... 1212 01:07:59,088 --> 01:08:01,113 That there was o reason for him not to be here. 1213 01:08:01,157 --> 01:08:03,352 He said: "I have 15 reasons why I can't come". 1214 01:08:03,393 --> 01:08:04,382 I said they are all Bullshit. 1215 01:08:04,427 --> 01:08:05,587 This is after one thirty in the morning. 1216 01:08:05,628 --> 01:08:08,685 I said: "they are all bullshit because I have 15 reasons why you have to be here tomorrow" 1217 01:08:08,965 --> 01:08:11,092 He had a chance to play him at Funspot this year. 1218 01:08:11,134 --> 01:08:13,193 He had a chance to play him in Pompano Beach. 1219 01:08:13,236 --> 01:08:17,434 He had a chance to play him at California Extreme. 1220 01:08:17,473 --> 01:08:19,737 There is three of them I can think of right there. 1221 01:08:19,776 --> 01:08:21,903 Why wouldn't he play against Steve? 1222 01:08:21,944 --> 01:08:23,809 Because he is afraid he is gonna lose. 1223 01:08:23,846 --> 01:08:28,215 I traveled 3000 miles to give myself a chance... 1224 01:08:28,251 --> 01:08:30,742 to get the world record and be in Guinness. 1225 01:08:30,787 --> 01:08:33,984 I hope he can at least come 10 miles... 1226 01:08:35,325 --> 01:08:37,759 and put his game on the line. So you make the call? 1227 01:08:37,794 --> 01:08:39,557 Where are you? 1228 01:08:42,498 --> 01:08:43,692 Well, we are all here. 1229 01:08:43,733 --> 01:08:46,395 We are all seated, ready to order so... 1230 01:08:48,638 --> 01:08:50,663 Eh, well, I can't make out a list here. 1231 01:08:50,707 --> 01:08:53,232 We got Tom Rogers and his girl. 1232 01:08:53,276 --> 01:08:56,074 We got Shawn, Fran, Jason and.. 1233 01:09:14,230 --> 01:09:15,959 That's fair, is'n it? 1234 01:09:21,471 --> 01:09:23,063 Okay. 1235 01:09:27,310 --> 01:09:29,642 I am really sorry that he did not come. 1236 01:09:29,679 --> 01:09:30,771 -- Bill? -- Yes. 1237 01:09:30,813 --> 01:09:36,149 Well, you know Mark and Steve came... 1238 01:09:36,185 --> 01:09:39,552 unexpectadly and without invitation, Hard to keep them away. 1239 01:09:39,589 --> 01:09:40,578 Yes. 1240 01:09:40,623 --> 01:09:41,988 And Bill just don't want anything to do with him. 1241 01:09:43,126 --> 01:09:44,150 Yes. 1242 01:09:45,395 --> 01:09:47,022 Oh, right see you. 1243 01:09:57,039 --> 01:09:58,836 He has got a plan, so when he comes out... 1244 01:09:58,875 --> 01:10:00,638 Because Billy is Billy, you know. 1245 01:10:00,676 --> 01:10:03,736 And he is gonna come out with a bat. 1246 01:10:04,380 --> 01:10:06,280 Oh, Billy Mitchell always has a plan. 1247 01:10:07,683 --> 01:10:09,241 -- He likes to keep secrets. -- Yes. 1248 01:10:09,285 --> 01:10:11,310 He likes surprising people. 1249 01:10:11,387 --> 01:10:14,584 He likes people seeing him do the unexpected... 1250 01:10:14,624 --> 01:10:16,182 And say: "Oh, boy, I did not realise ... 1251 01:10:16,225 --> 01:10:17,556 --"That you was gonna do something like that, Bill." -- Yes. 1252 01:10:17,593 --> 01:10:18,821 That's how he is. 1253 01:10:18,861 --> 01:10:21,352 It is annoying when somebody is ahead of you. 1254 01:10:21,397 --> 01:10:22,421 When you are not the lead dog 1255 01:10:22,465 --> 01:10:26,765 the view does not change, And I always wanted the view... 1256 01:10:26,803 --> 01:10:28,668 He has got the Roy Shildt excuse. 1257 01:10:28,704 --> 01:10:32,333 He's got... He is not gonna show up. 1258 01:10:32,375 --> 01:10:36,277 I have heard a lot of talk about Billy Mitchell ... 1259 01:10:36,312 --> 01:10:40,942 And I've heard a lot of talk of strange videos and things. 1260 01:10:40,983 --> 01:10:45,386 But I have not heard much in a way of him... 1261 01:10:45,421 --> 01:10:48,254 Getting in front of a camera crew or people... 1262 01:10:48,291 --> 01:10:51,522 And winning a record in front of people. 1263 01:10:51,561 --> 01:10:55,258 I have not heard about that yet maybe he did that 25 years ago. 1264 01:10:55,298 --> 01:10:57,163 But I have not heard of him doing it lately... 1265 01:10:57,200 --> 01:10:59,191 And makes you wonder why not. 1266 01:11:18,020 --> 01:11:19,544 What have we got here. It's here. 1267 01:11:41,711 --> 01:11:43,474 Hello, Billy. 1268 01:12:05,234 --> 01:12:06,599 Vdeo games are meant to be played... 1269 01:12:06,636 --> 01:12:11,505 In a competitive environment, Under pressure, organised... 1270 01:12:11,541 --> 01:12:14,305 Where, you have to perform, literally, on demand 1271 01:12:17,813 --> 01:12:19,508 Never. Never. 1272 01:12:23,286 --> 01:12:26,778 And when you do that you have far more credibility... 1273 01:12:26,822 --> 01:12:29,791 Then someone who says: "Oh, I did that last week." 1274 01:12:29,825 --> 01:12:31,190 No matter how good you play tennis. 1275 01:12:31,227 --> 01:12:32,956 No matter how good you play golf... 1276 01:12:32,995 --> 01:12:35,122 if you don't play when you have to play 1277 01:12:35,164 --> 01:12:37,655 If you don't play when the preassures on 1278 01:12:37,700 --> 01:12:39,930 You really are not good enough. 1279 01:12:50,947 --> 01:12:55,407 I can handle losing If he would at least compete against me. 1280 01:12:55,451 --> 01:12:56,918 I'm not afraid to lose. 1281 01:12:56,953 --> 01:12:59,979 I'm some no name guy from Washington. 1282 01:13:00,022 --> 01:13:03,321 Billy tries to live up to this image... 1283 01:13:03,359 --> 01:13:06,487 Of being the greatest ever... 1284 01:13:06,529 --> 01:13:09,828 And so he's afraid of that if he loses, it will remove his shine. 1285 01:13:24,046 --> 01:13:27,015 I have spent three days now... 1286 01:13:27,049 --> 01:13:28,038 the fatigue is starting to set in... 1287 01:13:28,084 --> 01:13:31,520 Mentally, you know... 1288 01:13:31,554 --> 01:13:35,115 Starting over it takes a toll on you. 1289 01:13:53,943 --> 01:13:56,776 Steve Wiebe I think is a very straight shooter. 1290 01:13:57,747 --> 01:13:59,408 This is the last day, right? 1291 01:13:59,448 --> 01:14:03,316 I think that he gets influenced sometimes by people 1292 01:14:03,352 --> 01:14:05,513 And that is probably one of his lessons. 1293 01:14:05,554 --> 01:14:07,954 To be stronger in himself. 1294 01:14:07,990 --> 01:14:10,618 You know what I mean? We all have lessons. 1295 01:14:20,836 --> 01:14:22,497 - Okay. 1296 01:14:23,506 --> 01:14:26,373 Oh, there it is. This is the last shot. 1297 01:15:29,472 --> 01:15:32,066 I'm done. 1298 01:15:34,477 --> 01:15:36,638 So heartbreaking. 1299 01:15:38,047 --> 01:15:40,743 I guees it's not even about Donkey Kong anymore. 1300 01:15:40,783 --> 01:15:42,808 -- What is this about? 1301 01:15:42,852 --> 01:15:45,582 Just... I do not know. 1302 01:15:45,621 --> 01:15:48,852 It has become just a game in trying 1303 01:15:48,891 --> 01:15:52,019 For me, trying to get a score recognized... 1304 01:15:52,728 --> 01:15:57,290 And trying to beat this empire that I've 1305 01:15:57,333 --> 01:16:01,269 been trying to break through. 1306 01:16:01,303 --> 01:16:04,830 He is not cunning and manipulative and mean 1307 01:16:04,874 --> 01:16:07,775 He is a decent person in the heart. 1308 01:16:08,778 --> 01:16:12,043 In the end, that's all that matters. 1309 01:16:23,392 --> 01:16:25,553 In a funny sort of way it's like being the king... 1310 01:16:25,594 --> 01:16:27,926 and having the advisers speak your opinions 1311 01:16:27,963 --> 01:16:31,057 but the trying to choose the right answer 1312 01:16:31,100 --> 01:16:33,898 And the right path of action based on the advise. 1313 01:16:36,906 --> 01:16:39,568 I think that Steve Wiebe has to be viewed on his own merit ... 1314 01:16:39,608 --> 01:16:44,068 Without anything alleged which may have happened 1315 01:16:44,113 --> 01:16:46,581 Steve Wiebe feels fine to me Doesn't he to you? 1316 01:16:46,615 --> 01:16:48,947 Steve Wiebe, could you come up here? 1317 01:16:55,357 --> 01:16:58,326 For some reason I keep on thinking of "Wib". Sorry. 1318 01:16:58,360 --> 01:17:00,760 Steve is special. 1319 01:17:00,796 --> 01:17:02,058 Steve has gone through a long history... 1320 01:17:02,097 --> 01:17:04,691 That I don't need to burden you with... 1321 01:17:04,733 --> 01:17:05,791 But I just wanted to tell you that... 1322 01:17:05,835 --> 01:17:07,132 I wanted to congratulate you 1323 01:17:07,169 --> 01:17:10,229 and shake your hand again, Because, as far as I am concerned... 1324 01:17:10,272 --> 01:17:12,103 You are a top player... 1325 01:17:12,141 --> 01:17:14,473 Worthy of the highest regard of Twin Galaxies ... 1326 01:17:14,510 --> 01:17:17,138 And we are very honored to recive your video tapes... 1327 01:17:17,179 --> 01:17:19,647 at any time you want to record them 1328 01:17:19,682 --> 01:17:20,944 Because we think, you're... 1329 01:17:20,983 --> 01:17:23,008 skill set is on the highest level and 1330 01:17:23,052 --> 01:17:25,282 you are a member of the family You are great. 1331 01:17:26,222 --> 01:17:27,814 So you are okay, you're great. 1332 01:17:27,857 --> 01:17:29,791 -- You are a great performer. 1333 01:17:36,332 --> 01:17:40,598 I can only speak for myself, but I have talked to Steve... 1334 01:17:40,636 --> 01:17:42,194 I talked to his wife, I talked to his kids 1335 01:17:42,238 --> 01:17:44,832 I've met with him. Talked to him in detail. 1336 01:17:44,874 --> 01:17:47,775 And speaking for myself I have no question about 1337 01:17:47,810 --> 01:17:52,304 his integrity, his abality. Or anything else. 1338 01:17:52,348 --> 01:17:55,511 He has proven himself not just as a Donkey Kong player... 1339 01:17:55,551 --> 01:17:57,416 but as a person of... 1340 01:17:57,453 --> 01:18:00,616 someone who really desires to do the right thing. 1341 01:18:01,557 --> 01:18:03,320 Do you agree with ...? 1342 01:18:03,359 --> 01:18:04,417 I am not familiar with this situation. 1343 01:18:14,703 --> 01:18:17,934 I feel that I have won and I tried... 1344 01:18:17,973 --> 01:18:21,238 And I hope people will remember, you know... 1345 01:18:21,277 --> 01:18:24,678 and these name tag over here. 1346 01:18:32,388 --> 01:18:35,824 After I returned from the trip Walter e-mailed me... 1347 01:18:35,858 --> 01:18:37,883 And it had these words... 1348 01:18:37,927 --> 01:18:40,760 "Steve, your Donkey Kong acchomplichments were fantastic". 1349 01:18:41,530 --> 01:18:43,691 "After soulsearching, we at Twin Galaxies" 1350 01:18:43,732 --> 01:18:46,599 "wish to apologize to you for such inconsederate treatment" 1351 01:18:46,635 --> 01:18:49,035 "We look forward to your future exploits" 1352 01:18:49,071 --> 01:18:50,060 "And are excited about the" 1353 01:18:50,105 --> 01:18:51,766 "amazing high score breakthrough" 1354 01:18:51,807 --> 01:18:54,241 "you will be bringing to the Donkey Kong community". 1355 01:18:54,276 --> 01:18:56,267 "Blessings and friendship. Walter Day." 1356 01:18:56,312 --> 01:19:00,442 So that's his, 1357 01:19:00,482 --> 01:19:05,351 way he wanted to bring peace to this situation. 1358 01:19:08,824 --> 01:19:09,882 --! Dad! --! Dad! 1359 01:19:09,925 --> 01:19:11,051 Are you cold? 1360 01:19:30,879 --> 01:19:33,370 He was searching, you know? He wanted something... 1361 01:19:33,415 --> 01:19:36,407 And wanted that for him cause I wanted him to be happy. 1362 01:19:36,452 --> 01:19:38,886 So now I see that. 1363 01:19:38,921 --> 01:19:40,513 Do not do that. 1364 01:19:45,002 --> 01:19:50,626 Subtitle made by: JoeZ Sweden