The Dark Side of Speedrunning: Cheating and Controversies

TLDRSpeedrunning is a fascinating way to celebrate video games and test human limits, but it's not without its dark side. From hoarding records to splicing runs, cheating and controversies have plagued the speedrunning community. This video explores some of the most infamous stories in the history of speedrunning.

Timestamped Summary

00:20Introduction to speedrunning and its appeal

01:25Overview of the Mario Kart 64 speedrunning community

03:55The controversial hoarding of records in Mario Kart 64

05:32Exploring the act of splicing in speedruns

07:46The rise and fall of holy moly 2207 in Super Mario 64 speedrunning

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