Teen Plays 'Dance Dance Revolution' for 16 Hours, Lands World Record: Cool or Crazy?

by SodaHead Gaming Posted 2011/12/28 22:35:36

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Marathon gaming generally isn't the healthiest thing for your body if you're playing games like "World of Warcraft" or "Modern Warfare 3," but 17-year-old Alexander Skudlarek got the workout of his life when he played "Dance Dance Revolution" for 16 hours, 18 minutes, and nine seconds in October. This week, he received confirmation that the feat landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records for "the longest videogames marathon playing Dance Dance Revolution."

According to Kotaku, the marathon did allow him a ten-minute break every hour, but it got him the record anyway so who's counting? Skudlarek also told Kotaku he isn't all that into "DDR." He just scoured Guinness and picked something he thought he could pull off. And he did, but "DDR" has a lot of hardcore fans. We anticipate a challenger some time very soon...

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OzSurfer 2011/12/28 22:56:57

Cool

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The real challenge would be to play it with distractions :)

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Ben 2012/01/12 21:24:23

Crazy

Crazy Bitch

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Abby 2012/01/08 23:45:08

Cool

sounds like fun.

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mazes 2012/01/08 10:43:51

Crazy

I personally find DDR very boring.

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Radical Ed 2012/01/08 10:41:53

Crazy

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Semyaza's Lachrimae 2012/01/08 03:50:34

Cool

Hmmm... wonder if I could beat that.

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Ezio 2012/01/07 22:22:02

Cool

That is epic hope the songs were good :)

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Chip 2012/01/07 21:45:02

Cool

Look at it this way, they're exercising and the game kept them away from drugs and alcohol, which can lead to other life-changing mistakes. Props to you, kid

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Jimbo 2012/01/06 23:07:51

Cool

Chinese man dies after playing video games non-stop for 3 days.

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arya.ecklund 2012/01/06 23:01:41

Crazy

I can't even imagine that lol

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crash 7.o 2012/01/05 21:40:52

Cool

i well get tired after a wile

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beck 2012/01/05 17:21:34

Crazy

i remember i used to play with my sisters and after a half hour we were all on the floor trying to cath our breath!!

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TiNkerbellJess 2012/01/05 00:50:05

Crazy

I'll admit thats a little crazy.. but at the same time its addictive as all hell. So if you have the energy and the time then hell, go nuts!.

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KendraTaylor 2012/01/04 23:19:59
Taylor 2012/01/04 11:16:21

Crazy

I want to play this game one day ^^

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Twin 2012/01/04 07:08:40
KendraT... to Twin 2012/01/04 23:10:44

i hope this becomes the top comment aha. Basically describes the entire article in three words.

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An Nguyen 2012/01/04 00:50:49

Cool

That`s AMAZING .

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Ben 2012/01/03 19:45:27

Cool

I am not impressed. Anyone can play DDR on light mode for 50 minutes, then get 10 minute break, then repeat that 15 more times. By the way, most DDR songs aren't even 2 minutes long. Also, if you select a new song after each other song, you get a good 30 seconds of nonmovement to relax. I call BS.

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Aspect of B 2012/01/03 17:14:34

Crazy

+1
I wouldn't play it for 16 minutes. :o)

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Howling Hank 2012/01/03 05:56:04

Cool

Cool at least he was dancing & moving around....

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Sofia a.k.a Natasha 2012/01/03 01:52:38 (edited)

Cool

It sounds freaky that someone would do that without stopping for 50 minutes straight. BUT AWESOME AT THE SAME TIME!!!!

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Coat Jesta 2012/01/03 01:44:46

Cool

+1
He must be pretty fit/talented to do that! i might be able to play for like two hours, if I had the hand-foot coordination....

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Dr.CleoDactyl 2012/01/03 00:33:44

Cool

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i would die. i can barely even play the friggen game

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purplepearl 2012/01/02 04:03:17

Cool

Dang. Boy got skills.

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Krissy 2012/01/01 07:32:28

Crazy

INTENSE
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[Katsu]™ 2012/01/01 07:25:23

Cool

+1
That takes skill and stamina. May not seem like much and really isn't very important, but still.

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Bunk11 2011/12/31 23:12:14

Crazy

Doing anything for 16 hours straight is on the crazy side, but I guess people will do anything to get into the Guinness Book of World Records.

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shadowgirl 2011/12/31 23:07:03

Cool

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They are just very dedicated :D

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NoHandlebarsAttached 2011/12/31 21:18:43

Crazy

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LOL, I'd get exhausted and have to stop long before then.

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Erin Innocent 2011/12/31 17:00:18

Crazy

crazy awesomeness!
i love DDR :D

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Ego Death 2011/12/31 16:28:27

Crazy

+1

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Hilda Lucero 2011/12/31 05:36:34

Cool

Its like awesome!!!

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Bad vamp 2011/12/31 02:56:10

Cool

it conties as work out and keeps you active good game

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Dick Nixon 2011/12/30 23:51:14

Cool

That particular game, even tho I wouldnt be caught dead playing it, is very good cardio.

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runningintriangles 2011/12/30 16:00:48

Cool

Kind of impressive... I mean, that's a ridiculous cardio workout, good for him.

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mybrutalromance 2011/12/30 05:48:43

Cool

How isn't that cool?

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Emily Ridgway 2011/12/29 21:22:10

Cool

I love DDR!

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BlackCat 2011/12/29 19:47:01

Cool

Cool is not the right word 4 this... I can't find the right word 4 it. Hm

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i<3m&m's 2011/12/29 18:32:56

Cool

both but 16 hours that's pretty talented

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Stacie's Mirage 2011/12/29 18:16:27

Crazy

+1
What is wrong with these people!!!

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