'The presented software analysis model concluded that achieving score times of less than 5.57 seconds is not possible under standard and normal play conditions. Following a very detailed amount of evidence submitted, his record was dismissed as being impossible.

Guinness recognized the Rogers' accomplishment in 2001 for being the longest-standing video game record in the world - 35 years.

Also, several of Todd's past records have been proven to be fabrications and most of the evidence for this record comes from Todd's own statements (aside from an Activision publication claiming three 5.51's of which Todd says the other two were proven fabrications)."

Those still hold.

A recent article by Heather Alexandra, along with one from "ioloroberts" and one from Eric “OmnigamerSDA” Koziel" once again question the validity of what's now a 35-year-old record. It's double trouble for Boris: PM faces warnings from Tory party donors over 'bleak' economy... as poll... Supermarkets stock up on flour as Waitrose boss slams panic buyers for stripping shelves of staples and... Can Tory rebels defeat Boris Johnson in vote on 'draconian' coronavirus laws?

Particularly since ‘taken’ is not quite accurate. 'Consequently, we have removed the Guinness World Records title for Longest-standing video game record from our records database, along with any other records that Mr. Rogers currently holds and we will continue to partner with Twin Galaxies for further video game record verification,' spokeswoman Elizabeth Montoya said in a statement.

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'This was a long time coming,' Koziel added.

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