Copeland held the Donkey Kong world record high score in January, but lost it to Lakeman in April.
On 5th May Donkey Kong player Wes Copeland posted a new world record high score of 1.218m in the classic arcade game – and reckons it’s as close to perfect as possible.
The Donkey Kong world record high score has changed hands multiple times over the years.
The Donkey Kong world record high score hunt was thrust into the mainstream with the 2007 documentary The King of Kong, which revolved around the rivalry of players Steve Wiebe and Billy Mitchell.