Gaming legend Billy Mitchell, celebrated for his exceptional scores in Pac-Man and Donkey Kong, has recently made headlines by engaging in a discreet settlement process regarding his libel suit against Twin Galaxies, the prominent video game record-keeping database.
Mitchell, whose world records were revoked by Twin Galaxies in 2018, has taken a significant step in resolving this dispute. Intriguingly, the details of the settlement have not been publicly disclosed, adding an air of mystery to this chapter in the gaming world.
The resolution of this legal matter comes after an extensive months-long investigation, revealing that Billy Mitchell’s impressive gaming achievements were allegedly questionable due to not being attained on a genuine, unaltered Donkey Kong arcade cabinet. The lawsuit unfolded over an extended duration, witnessing a deterioration in the relationship between Mitchell and Twin Galaxies.
Mitchell, countering the accusations, claimed the support of at least 25 witnesses who purportedly witnessed him achieving multiple high scores. The intricate details of this prolonged dispute unveil a complex narrative surrounding the authenticity of Mitchell’s gaming feats.
This is not the first time Billy Mitchell has been in court. He previously tried to sue Karl Jobst over two videos that mentioned the cheating allegations against him.
In the last couple of weeks, the ongoing saga has regained attention, thanks to recent court documents disclosed on perfectpacman.com.
According to these documents, Billy Mitchell asserts that he has allegedly suffered a financial setback of over $900,000 due to missed opportunities for movie appearances and participation in video game conventions. Additionally, his business, Rickey’s World Famous Hot Sauce, experienced a decline in sales amid the controversy. Adding another layer to the narrative, perfectpacman.com has allegedly unveiled a comprehensive 48-page forensic technical analysis conducted by an independent electrical engineer, Tanner Fokkens. This analysis purportedly provides evidence supporting Mitchell’s alleged use of a non-original arcade machine, further deepening the complexities of this unfolding story.