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Kong Off II: Donkey Kong World Championship

November 19, 2012 4:00AM

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Billy Mitchell
Over the weekend, the 1UP became the world capital of Donkey Kong during the Kong Off II as the arcade game's top twelve players battled against wild card contenders for the top live spot. Canadian Jeff Willms earned the title in a field that also featured The King of Kong's Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe. All photos by Aaron Thackeray.

See also:
- It's on like Donkey Kong at the 1UP this week
- Donkey Kong champions battled for top honors at the Kong Off II
- From Resident Evil to Need for Speed, Colorado offers a prime setting for video games

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