A blindfolded speedrunner, known as Bubzia, recently faced a disheartening setback while attempting to break his own world record for a 70-star run in Super Mario 64. The incident occurred on February 10, when his webcam unexpectedly shut off during the run.
Bubzia had been aiming to surpass his previous record of one hour, 25 minutes, and 11 seconds, which he set last June. He had dedicated 72 days to perfecting his technique leading up to this attempt. Unfortunately, the webcam failure happened at 23 minutes and 59 seconds into the run.
The webcam is a crucial component for validating blindfolded speedruns, as it confirms that the player is indeed blindfolded throughout the gameplay. According to the rules established by Speedrun.com, players must visibly demonstrate that they are devoid of sight during their attempts.
Prior to this attempt, Bubzia had experienced issues with his webcam, which led to a brief shutdown during a previous run. Despite his efforts to disable notifications and alerts to avoid distractions, the webcam failure rendered his latest attempt invalid.
As the run progressed, viewers in Bubzia’s chat expressed concern over the potential heartbreak if he were to achieve a world record under these circumstances. Ultimately, he finished the run with a time of one hour, 26 minutes, and 9 seconds, just a few seconds shy of his own record.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by speedrunners, especially those competing under strict regulations. Bubzia’s subsequent attempts will be closely monitored, as he continues to pursue a legitimate world record in this popular game.
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