A gamer from Kent has played himself into the record books Friday after speeding through the classic Sonic the Hedgehog game in the fastest recorded time ever.
James Richards, 21, completed the 'speed run' through the first level of the platform game in 22 seconds, a time confirmed as a record by Guinness World Records officials present at London's Golden Joystick Awards.
"It got really tense and was very exciting when he actually broke the record," event spokesman Justin Crosby told AFP. "He took about an hour-and-a-half to finally do it, and was looking very tired at the end.
"He's been in training for four or five weeks in anticipation and has been helped by his girlfriend working nights, giving him more time to practice," he added.
The Maidstone record holder will be presented with his award at a ceremony this evening in front of hundreds of industry big-hitters.
The record attempt was part of the build-up to the 27th edition of the annual awards, which are known as the industry's equivalent of the Oscars, and form the cornerstone of the London Games Week.
Courtesy - AFP
