Mario 64 Speedrunner Nears Heartbreak with Invalid Record Try

In an astonishing turn of events, speedrunner Bubzia recently attempted to beat his own world record for a blindfolded 70-star run in Super Mario 64, which he previously set at one hour, 25 minutes, and 11 seconds. After 72 grueling hours dedicated to practice, Bubzia faced a major setback when his webcam, essential for verifying his blindfolded status, unexpectedly turned off during his record-paced run. Despite the odds, his final time of 1:26:09 was just a few seconds shy of his own record, leaving viewers both amused and sympathetic as they witnessed the heartbreaking situation unfold live. As per speedrunning rules, a visible facecam is necessary to confirm the runner's eyes are covered; otherwise, the attempt becomes invalid. Fortunately for Bubzia, he was able to resume his streams with working equipment and continued to pursue his passion for speedrunning.

Bubzia's webcam shut off unexpectedly while he was attempting to break his own world record for a blindfolded 70-star run in Super Mario 64, leaving his run invalid due to the lack of verification required by speedrunning rules. Interestingly, he finished with a time just seconds behind his record but was unaware of the webcam issue until after completion.

Super Mario 64, released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64, is a pioneering 3D platformer that revolutionized the gaming landscape. With its open-world design and innovative gameplay mechanics, the game has remained popular, fostering a dedicated speedrunning community that continually finds new ways to approach and master its challenges. Bubzia's attempts are just one highlight in this vibrant and competitive scene.