What would you do if you were stranded in a strange city and had time to spare?
Of course, you can spend your time sightseeing while wandering around town with Google Maps in hand. Desperately Don’t look too “touristy”. Relax at the hotel, read a book, watch a movie. countdownor relax with your trusty Switch while sipping a caramel latte in the lobby.
Our lovely video producer Alex decided to do something a little different after being stuck in Birmingham due to a rail strike during Hookshot Media’s Staff Day.Sure, he still played on Switch, but that PurposeHe set his sights on becoming the world record speed runner.
But the question is..? he succeeded! After a bit of research and tinkering with the hotel’s TV and his switch settings (The theme of the white house?!), Alex decides to play Toree 2. This is a relatively fast game that doesn’t struggle too much under the circumstances.
So, dear readers, keep calm and check out the video below for all the details on how Alex became a world-record speedrunner.