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Attempting to retake world record.

Steve Wiebe, one of the stars of The King of Kong film, will once again attempt to beat the Donkey Kong arcade machine high score at E3.

For those who haven't seen King of Kong, it charts Wiebe's attempts to record the best Donkey Kong score of all time and overtake the Twin Galaxies retro scene champion Billy Mitchell, who is portrayed as a bit of a cock.

Wiebe's latest attempt will take place on the first day of E3, 2nd June, and be broadcast live in the US on G4 TV according to 1UP.

Wiebe and Mitchell are the only two people to have reached the Donkey Kong "kill screen" in live play (thrice each), but since the film came out Wiebe has been unable to match Mitchell's record of 1,050,200 points - coming closest in a public attempt at the E for All Expo last October.

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Trinod #1 3 years ago

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Go Wiebe Go!
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harzo #2 3 years ago

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I absolutely LOVED this film! The way it was filmed was so good, a really great 'good vs evil' film haha. I shall certainly be rooting for Mr Wiebe!
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Buenos_Estente #3 3 years ago

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Poor old Billy Mitchell, Sure he arrived on the scene abusing Jamie, But following his relationships with little Mo and Honey things really havent gone well for him and we have seen his softer side.....didnt know he was a kong addict, they obviously dont have a machine on the square.
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nicksan #4 3 years ago

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Billy Mitchell is a dick.

Go Steve!
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Aggesan #5 3 years ago

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Steve will never beat Billys record. Billy is the ever ruling king of kong!
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vapour #6 3 years ago

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You can do it Steve!
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SlackMaster #7 3 years ago

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Hope Steve can do it. I really disliked that Chuck Norris wannabe Billy. Taking about how successful he was then running way with his tail between his legs when he was challenged in public.

I think Twin Galaxy's didn't come across as very fair or impartial, until possibly the very end of the documentary.

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rogueJT #8 3 years ago

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Go Stevie.

I hope that prat Brian Kuh also gets some.
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kr3at0r Verified Deputy chief, Eurogamer Spain #9 3 years ago

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Billy Mitchell is an ass. Go, Steve!
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rogueJT #10 3 years ago

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What about those cronies of Billy Mitchell that broke into Steve's garage, and started taking apart his Donkey Kong machine!!!!

I mean, what the fuck?!
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McBradders #11 3 years ago

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Awesome! Would love to be there to see that
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the_inchworm #12 3 years ago

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King of Kong was a top film. Can't help feeling it overplayed the villainy of Billy Mitchell somewhat. Both players are pretty epically skilled.
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mkreku #13 3 years ago

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The movie was great but a bit unfair. It depicted Billy as a cheater and a coward. Cheater because the VHS tape looked suspicious and a coward because he didn't dare to play in public against Steve. But what the film doesn't mention is that Billy has actually taken the world record IN PUBLIC since. I guess he wasn't a cheater or a coward after all.
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VampiricEye #14 3 years ago

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Go Steve, weee.
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paulf #15 3 years ago

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i don't watch east enders
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onyxbox #16 3 years ago

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Great film but seriously... I rekon they set Billy Mitchel up to look the bad guy just because of his Mullet.
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Jockie #17 3 years ago

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Even if he (Billy Mitchell) wasn't a cheat, he had a huge messiah complex and a dodgy barnet, for those reasons alone surely he deserves our ire. Go steve!!
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rauper Verified Managing Director, Eurogamer Network #18 3 years ago

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Loved this film
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HiredMan #19 3 years ago

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"Daddy, wipe my butt! Stop playing Donkey Koooong!!"
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