Billy Mitchell get his score(s) back !!

[TheDaddy]

Chuffed for him :-

After 5 years in court, Billy Mitchell's Donkey Kong and other arcade records are back thanks in part to a doctor's note that says nobody can prove he cheated

"It seems unlikely to me that definitive answers are readily obtainable"

www.gamesradar.com

Dave.

 

[Chihiro]

I wonder how much that cost $$$

 

[pooman2084]

No he didn’t. He got them listed on the old archive site only, not in the current TG high scores.

He was clearly outed as a cheater and the evidence is all out there as clear as your nose. He was proved to be lying in his deposition (joystick colours, mame boards etc etc).

If you’ve been following the legal cases you wouldn’t be cheering on the litigious sociopath.

And if you’re really interested, here is 3 1/2 hours forensically picking apart his case. There is actually a lot more out there but this is a good start!

 

[TheDaddy]

Not followed it as such , I will have a look at the vids though cheers !

Dave.

 

[big10p]

Why do some people care so much about this whole story? It's just video game scores.

 

[pooman2084]

I guess when someone sues other gamers for hundreds of thousands after constructing an intimate web of lies, it’s going to garner some interest.

Staring in a movie about the scores (KoK) will also tend to raise your profile.

Just in case Billy is looking to start another suit, all the above is allegedly…

 

[big10p]

Well, whatever the truth of the matter, you have to admit he's an expert at self promotion. Look at us talking about him, again.

 

[pooman2084]

That is very true @big10p

 

[kingtreelo]

and the pair of conmen were selling signed photos at an event last year

is anyone really that arsed about it?

KoK was a great docu and was a great hero/villian "story"...but really?

 

[Stokers]

Yeah I watched a series of videos from Karl Jobst (that name might not be totally accurate) It seemed clear to me that Mitchell is a total bullshit artist when it comes to high scores.

 

[TheDaddy]

Wow I didnt mean to poke the hornets nest !!!

A lot of hate for Billy on here then, I have never met the guy & only seen him on king of kong. I dont tend to judge people until i know them but from what others say he is a decent guy. No clue on the Cheating as only seen it on KOK and what was on google when it all happened.

Either way he has done kill screen live a few times I think ??

Dave.

 

[ataridude74]

A total charlatan and caricature of himself with his stupid haircut and tie, but he has helped to keep golden age arcade games in the spotlight and is a better gamer than I'll ever be. Still, it'll be fun to see the buffoon in court.

 

[CMYKhazi-Dan]

Me get a high score (unlikely 🤣) in MAME: "Shit, apologies, didn't know, lol. My bad."

This... Stoopid levels of stoopid.

Over what!!!? What you cheating for!? Lol. Do me a favour.

Although am laughing hard at somebody cheating to get a high score on an old video game 🤣🤣🤣😭😭

 

[CMYKhazi-Dan]

And I thought my old hair was ridiculous 🤣🤣🤣

Where's that Vampire Weekend song?

 

[digweed]

Why do some people care so much about this whole story? It's just video game scores.

Nobody likes a cheater

 

[Spanky]

USA!
USA!