Interviews: Ask "The King of Kong" Billy Mitchell About Classic Video Games 122
samzenpus (5) writes Billy Mitchell owns the Rickey's World Famous Restaurant chain, sells his own line of hot sauces, and was called, "probably the greatest arcade-video-game player of all time". He was the first to achieve a perfect score in Pac-Man, and held many record scores in other arcade games. He is probably most famous for the 2007 documentary,"The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters". The film follows a challenger on his quest to surpass Billy's high score in Donkey Kong, which Mitchell had set in 1982. Since the film was made, the Kong crown has been held by a number people including twice by Mitchell. Billy has agreed to put down the quarters and answer any questions you might have. As usual, ask as many as you'd like, but please, one question per post.
OK (Score:5, Funny)
Why did you waste all that money on Donkey Kong when Galaga is clearly the superior game?
How many times have you beaten ET for the 2600? (Score:3, Funny)
Really, let's find out about your performance in that game. That's what really matters. No other game matches it.
Real Identity (Score:4, Funny)
Were you at any time, the gamer who signed any of the countless vanity boards out there as either ASS or FUK?