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The Man who CHEATED His Way to World Records | Billy Mitchell

Podcasters Jaron Myers and Tim Stone stand in front of an arcade alongside Billy Mitchell, the "King of Kong"

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Billy Mitchell was once the undisputed king of arcade gaming. Back in the 1980s and 90s, he held world records in classic games like Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, and Centipede. With his signature mullet and American flag tie, Mitchell was the face of competitive gaming before e-sports was even a thing. But in recent years, Mitchell’s legacy has come under scrutiny. There are allegations that some of his high scores were faked using emulators rather than achieved on original arcade hardware. The controversy has sparked lawsuits and debate about whether Mitchell is still worthy of his “King of Kong” title.

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