Classic Gaming: Twin Galaxies: Where high scores will finally count

Video games, like any other type of games, are really all about the competition. Competition against other players has become one of the biggest factors in a new game, with multiplayer modes and online capabilities becoming bigger and bigger factors in the gaming world. But the idea of competing against human players is nothing new in video games. Even before the idea of multiplayer games existed, gamers could compete with one another through the invention of the high score board. With scoreboards, players could not only boast that they were the best players among their friends, but also attempt to be the best player to ever play the machine.

But soon, that wasn’t enough. Soon the desire to have the highest score, not just on a single machine, but also of all players, let to bigger scoreboards. This feeling of competition has lead to the eventual creation of today’s Twin Galaxies website. Founded in 1981, Twin Galaxies has dedicated itself to recording the high scores and other great accomplishments in video games.

Created by Walter Day, Twin Galaxies has grown into a scoreboard recognized as the official scoreboard for video games. In fact the Guinness Book of World Record considers Twin Galaxies to be the official supplier of video game scores.

Those who are interested in attempting to set a video game record recognized by Twin Galaxies, can submit their attempt through the mail or a link on the website after you register for an account on the website. Record attempts must be recorded in whole to be considered. Those interested, should consult the extended FAQ on the website to understand all of the requirements for submitting a score.

Today Twin Galaxies continues to record the highest scores achieved on classic video games (for example, the high score on Donkey Kong Jr. was once again broken just a few weeks ago) but it also recognizes achievements as well. While newer games might not have scoreboards Twin Galaxies will record things such as a fastest completion time or most optional tasks completed. So whether you enjoy classic games or those more recently released, Twin Galaxies will offer you the chance to prove to your friends, once and for all, that you’re the best around.