Oside Oluwole, the Nigerian auto dealer better known as Khoded, has been certified as the new world record holder for the longest videogame marathon.
The Guinness World Record (GWR) announced Oluwole’s feat in a blog post.
Khoded, 24, set the record by continuously playing a soccer videogame for over three days.
The Nigerian’s registered time was 75 hours with over 500 games played.
He surpassed the previous record of 50 hours, set by David Whitefoot, the Englishman, in 2022.
The Nigerian biochemist embarked on the attempt to raise funds for a local hospital in Iejbu-Ode, his hometown.
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According to GWR, unlike all seven previous record holders who played either FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer, Khoded played the Dream League Soccer 2023 on his mobile device while connected to a TV screen.
“As per our rules for all ‘longest marathon’ records, he accumulated five minutes of rest time after each hour of gaming – only during these breaks could he eat, nap, or use the toilet,” GWR said.
“Before no one in the past has broken this record by such a large margin as Oside has. It was first set in 2010 with a time of 24 hours and gradually increased to 50 hours after being beaten seven times in 11 years.”
Khoded, who also spoke of the feat, described it as “an uneasy but fun-filled task”.
“I really enjoyed myself playing for 75 hours straight with just some hours of rest,” he said.
“It wasn’t an easy task, but I must say it was all fun.
“It was such a great moment; the event was very interesting and I’m grateful to God that it was successful.”
Seun Adesanya, the Ogun state lawmaker, said Khoded’s record-breaking feat is “a testament to his dedication, determination, and the countless hours of practice he invested in mastering the game”.
“His achievement stands as an inspiration to all aspiring gamers and an embodiment of the unyielding spirit of determination that drives our nation,” he said.
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