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Completing an interesting game without sleep may seem easy at first glance, but it is not easy to notarize it into a world record.Guinness World Records reported on July 16a Nigerian man played a football game for 75 hours continuously, setting a marathon record for this type of game, with a stipulation of only 5 minutes of rest per hour.
Oside Oluwole, 24, nicknamed “Khoded”, has a background in biochemistry and currently works as a car dealer. He decided to challenge the Guinness World Record in order to raise funds for the hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode, southwest Nigeria.
Unlike the previous seven record holders of “Continuous Playing Football Video Game Marathon”, who mostly played AAA series masterpieces such as “FIFA” and “Pro Evolution Soccer”, Khoded played the mobile game “Dream League Soccer 2023” when he challenged the record. (Tentative translation, Fantasy Football League).
“Dream Football League” was developed by the independent game team First Touch Games. The latest 2024 version is authorized by FIFPro (International Professional Footballers Association) and includes more than 4,000 registered stars from around the world, allowing players to invest in clubs and form teams to challenge the fantasy league and online Compete once morest your opponents.
“Dream League Soccer 2024” screen
Khoded downloaded the “Dream Football League” series for free for the first time in 2016, and has since become a fan. He has played more than 500 games, all of which he played on an external TV screen on his iPhone. This time, he challenged the Guinness Record for the number of hours even surpassed the previous one. One record holder: British David Whitefoot played for 50 hours in 2022.
It is said that the Guinness record for football game marathon was originally set in 2010. The first record lasted 24 hours. It was broken 7 times in the following 11 years. Official regulations stipulate that if you want to challenge this record, you can accumulate up to 5 minutes for every hour of play. Of the rest time, converted into 24 hours of continuous play, there are two hours to eat, take a nap, and go to the toilet.
After challenging for 75 hours continuously, Khoded said he was inspired by chef Hilda Baci. Last year, Baci broke the cooking marathon record and attracted national attention in Nigeria. He also said that he enjoyed the game process and thanked God for allowing him to successfully challenge this interesting event, “This Not an easy task, but I must say it was fun throughout.”
A 24-year-old Nigerian man has broken a world record by continuously playing a soccer videogame for more than three days.
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— Guinness World Records (@GWR) July 16, 2024
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While it might seem like a simple feat at first, achieving a world record for playing a game nonstop is anything but straightforward. On July 16, Guinness World Records reported that a Nigerian man named Oside Oluwole had played a football game for 75 hours straight, setting a world record for continuous gameplay. This was with a condition of only 5 minutes of rest allowed each hour.
Oside Oluwole, nicknamed “Khoded,” is a 24-year-old biochemistry graduate who currently works as a car dealer. Driven by a desire to raise funds for the hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode, southwest Nigeria, he decided to challenge the Guinness World Record.
Unlike the seven previous record holders for “Continuous Playing Football Video Game Marathon”, who mostly played AAA titles like “FIFA” and “Pro Evolution Soccer”, Khoded chose to play the mobile game “Dream League Soccer 2023” for his record attempt.
“Dream League Soccer” is a game developed by the independent game studio First Touch Games. The latest 2024 version, officially licensed by FIFPro (International Professional Footballers Association), features over 4,000 registered stars from all over the world. Players can invest in clubs, build teams, and compete in a fantasy league and once morest other players online.
“Dream League Soccer 2024” screen
Khoded first downloaded the free “Dream League Soccer” series in 2016 and has been a fan ever since. He has played over 500 games, all on his iPhone using an external TV screen. This time, he pushed the boundaries even further in his pursuit of the Guinness record. He surpassed the previous record held by British player David Whitefoot, who achieved 50 hours in 2022.
The original Guinness record for the football game marathon was set back in 2010, lasting 24 hours. Over the next 11 years, it was broken seven times. Current official regulations allow for a maximum of 5 minutes of rest every hour. These breaks, totaling 2 hours for a 24-hour gameplay session, are allotted for meals, naps, and restroom breaks.
After his successful 75-hour challenge, Khoded revealed that he was inspired by chef Hilda Baci, who broke the cooking marathon record last year and garnered significant attention in Nigeria. He expressed his enjoyment of the gaming process and thanked God for helping him succeed in this difficult endeavor, stating, “This wasn’t an easy task, but I must say it was fun throughout.”
A 24-year-old Nigerian man has broken a world record by continuously playing a soccer videogame for more than three days.
Read more ⬇️
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) July 16, 2024
Nigerian Man Breaks World Record with 75-Hour Football Video Game Marathon
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Completing an interesting game without sleep may seem easy at first glance, but it is not easy to notarize it into a world record. Guinness World Records reported on July 16 that a Nigerian man played a football game for 75 hours continuously, setting a marathon record for this type of game, with a stipulation of only 5 minutes of rest per hour.
Oside Oluwole’s Unprecedented Gaming Feat
Oside Oluwole, 24, nicknamed “Khoded”, has a background in biochemistry and currently works as a car dealer. He decided to challenge the Guinness World Record in order to raise funds for the hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode, southwest Nigeria.
A Mobile Game Takes the Lead
Unlike the previous seven record holders of “Continuous Playing Football Video Game Marathon”, who mostly played AAA series masterpieces such as “FIFA” and “Pro Evolution Soccer”, Khoded played the mobile game “Dream League Soccer 2023” when he challenged the record. (Tentative translation, Fantasy Football League).
“Dream Football League”: A Popular Choice
“Dream Football League” was developed by the independent game team First Touch Games. The latest 2024 version is authorized by FIFPro (International Professional Footballers Association) and includes more than 4,000 registered stars from around the world, allowing players to invest in clubs and form teams to challenge the fantasy league and compete online with opponents.
“Dream League Soccer 2024” screen
A Dedicated Player
Khoded downloaded the “Dream Football League” series for free for the first time in 2016, and has since become a fan. He has played more than 500 games, all of which he played on an external TV screen on his iPhone. This time, he challenged the Guinness Record for the number of hours even surpassing the previous one. One record holder: British David Whitefoot played for 50 hours in 2022.
A History of Record-Breaking
It is said that the Guinness record for football game marathon was originally set in 2010. The first record lasted 24 hours. It was broken 7 times in the following 11 years. Official regulations stipulate that if you want to challenge this record, you can accumulate up to 5 minutes for every hour of play. Of the rest time, converted into 24 hours of continuous play, there are two hours to eat, take a nap, and go to the toilet.
A Determined Gamer
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After challenging for 75 hours continuously, Khoded said he was inspired by chef Hilda Baci. Last year, Baci broke the cooking marathon record and attracted national attention in Nigeria. He also said that he enjoyed the game process and thanked God for allowing him to successfully challenge this interesting event, “This Not an easy task, but I must say it was fun throughout.”
A 24-year-old Nigerian man has broken a world record by continuously playing a soccer videogame for more than three days.
Read more ⬇️
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) July 16, 2024
