Perfect Pac-Man Score Achieved
For the first time in video game history a perfect score has been achieved for the legendary Pac-Man arcade game.
Twin Galaxies, keeper of video game scores and records, has announced that a perfect score for the legendary Pac-Man arcade game has been achieved. With only one quarter, Billy Mitchell, 33, of Fort Lauderdale reached a score of 3,333,360 points - the maximum allowed by Pac-Man. This record will be placed in next year's edition of the Twin Galaxies' Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records.
"I had to be first," said Mitchell. "It's like Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. No matter how many people accomplish the feat afterwards, it will always be Armstrong who will be remembered for doing it first. And, best of all, it was an American."
The six-hour spectacle was recorded on video by Funspot, an arcade family fun center in Weirs Beach, NH. "I never have to play that darn game again," Mitchell sighed in relief. "There's nothing more I can accomplish."
Mitchell holds the world record on for Donkey Kong as well.
Content you might like…
-
Grand Theft Auto IV Review
A superb single-player story mode and online support for up to 16 players make this the best Grand Theft Auto game yet.
- Apr 28, 2008
Users who looked at this article also looked at these content items.
Related Content
-
Spore Creature Creator Demo
The Spore Creature Creator gives you the ability to design your own species, share it with others, import it to the retail version once released, and more. Read the Readme for system requirements.
- Jun 18, 2008
Matches based on text similarity.
Hot Stories
Newsmakers
-
Q&A: EA Games prez on wielding Warhammer, policing 'Sporn'
In the second half of GameSpot's interview, Frank Gibeau talks about his WOW habit, refusing to green-light single-player games, the Wii, the next Medal of Honor, and the possibility of a Black comeback. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2008 7:27 pm PT
- 101 Comments
-
PAX 2008: Ryan Payton on Kojima, Japan
The former English-speaking face of Metal Gear Solid 4 talks about his duties on the game, the real reason Japanese gamers aren't buying the Xbox 360, and more. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2008 1:23 pm PT
- 140 Comments
Featured Stories
-
PS3 headset going solo, Confrontation beta delayed
Sony-developed peripheral available as stand-alone purchase for $49.99; SOCOM open test bumped to Sept. 5 for preorderers, Sept. 12 for Qore subscribers. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2008 5:22 pm PT
- 119 Comments
-
Shippin' Out September 1-7: Spore, Mercs 2, Viva Pinata 2
Headliners join arcade FaceBreaker, NFL Head Coach, and downloadable titles Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, Shred Nebula, and My Aquarium. Full Story
- Posted Sep 2, 2008 4:40 pm PT
- 89 Comments
-
Resistance 2 starting November 4
Insomniac's sequel getting special edition at launch; multiplayer and co-op beta in early October. Full Story
- Posted Sep 2, 2008 12:53 pm PT
- 250 Comments
-
Metallic silver gilds new DS
Nintendo's redesigned portable returns to near-launch 2004 launch color with newly unveiled hue; hits retail September 7. Full Story
- Posted Sep 2, 2008 10:37 am PT
- 101 Comments
-
PAX 2008: When player feedback backfires
Everyone has ideas on how to make games better, but Petz developer Andrew Mayer says they're not necessarily good ones. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2008 5:48 pm PT
- 113 Comments
Latest Entertainment Headlines
TV News
-
Gossip Girls guesting on 30 Rock
A-list guest stars continue for NBC comedy as Blake Lively and Leighton Meester will play Tina Fey's schoolmates.
Music News
-
Mick Jagger defies years as he hits pension age
Mick Jagger will be entitled to a basic state pension of just under $180 a week. But he will have to wait another five years for free roof insulation.
Related Game
Recent News
-
Ubisoft reveals release date of its semi-sequel to acclaimed 2004 shooter, which will ship in Europe Oct. 24; both territories to get collector's edition.
Site Blogs
-
Micromanaging NBA 09 The Inside
I'll give it up to the challenge system in Sony's NBA 09 The Inside: it certainly keeps you busy. That said, playing through the...
20 Comments