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Arcade longevity champ aiming attempting 100-hour gameplay session in February

Ed Heemskerk made headlines for playing the classic Q*bert for 68.5 hours last year. He plans to aim for 100-hours straight on February 15.

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QuebecSuperstar4556d ago

Oh dear, what a senseless waste time!

saladthieves4556d ago

I concur. I understand people love to beat records and stuff, but I just neither have it in me, nor have the time to sit down and play games for 4 freaking straight days!

scotchmouth4555d ago

Any activity that goes for this length of time is foolish. Especially since it accomplishes nothing. 1 month down the road he will have nothing to show for this and most wont remember

OriginalPSP4556d ago

Why? The guy wants to do something. He could be judging people he doesn't know in the comment section of some website instead. Now THAT is a waste of time.

QuebecSuperstar4555d ago

Didn't take 100 hours though, did it? I'd rather "invest" 12 seconds writing a comment on a website than 100 hours playing a videogame.

OriginalPSP4554d ago

It also didn't get you any headlines or listings in a record book like his first time through did.

Guy also served our country in the Air Force and is a caring father and husband. As far as I'm concerned, he can do whatever he wants with his vacation days.

QuebecSuperstar4554d ago

I wouldn't want my name in a record book under "Dude who played some videogame the longest", believe me.

And yes, he can do anything he wants in his spare time, like anyone else. It doesn't make playing a gaming during 100 hours any less needlesly stupid and dangerous.

sdozzo4556d ago

Hope it's for charity... This guy could die.

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7 Best Retro Games On Android And iOS

The Gamer Writes "The video game industry has grown rapidly over the years. With millions of titles in existence today, gamers are sure to find a game they would enjoy. However, despite the numerous modern titles launched, retro games continue to thrive and remain popular among gamers. There is just something about these old-school gems that provide us with a sense of joy and comfort different from what modern experiences can offer."

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8-Bit Chronicles: Q*bert

Anthony gets all @!#@!? in discussing Q*bert; y'know, that arcade game where the !@#?! hops like a ?@#!# and then @?@!#. You get me? %

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Q*bert Receives His Own Pop! Vinyl Figure

Hardcore Gamer: Funko has been keeping up with a whole range of video game series. The most recent announcement comes with some retro flair sure to appeal to old school gamers.

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