News: The Gamer Who Doesn't Need His Eyes

Andrew Gardikis attempts a perfect run of the NES Super Mario Bros., without even looking at the screen...

Have gamers evolved to the point where we do not need our own eyes? Can we infact go about everyday tasks, such as attempting perfect runs of the original Super Mario Bros. without the need for our eyes? Andrew Gardikis puts that to the test.

"It's the quintessential video game," said Kelly Flewin, a senior referee with Twin Galaxies, the organization that tracks video game world records through a website, who has been overseeing the Mario war. "It was the breakthrough. It launched Nintendo. It's hard to find someone who hasn't played Super Mario Brothers."

Is there method to his madness, or is the guy indeed a raving lunatic? We'll let you decide.

For No Eyes Only:

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