With the recent news of Billy Mitchell having his records revoked, we thought it would be fun to take a look at the story of the battle for the high score in Donkey Kong, and the insanity surrounding this entire story. Melinda and Aaron take you back through the fight for the title, as detailed in the 2007 documentary, "King of Kong," and tell you what was left out. We also discuss the current status as of May 2018.
Oh, so many references:
‘King of Kong’s’ Steve Wiebe Speaks Out After High Score Controversy (EXCLUSIVE)
Former World Record Donkey Kong Score Now In Dispute
Billy Mitchell loses Regular Show lawsuit, doesn’t care as long as he’s trending
The Donkey Kong World Record: The Real History, From 1982 to Today
Billy Mitchell Breaks Silence About Donkey Kong High Score Controversy
Interview with Steve Wiebe of ‘The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters’ (Part 1)