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[24] G.G. Folklore, “The GoldenEye Speedrun No One Can Beat,” June 2025.

“My friends, a remarkable world record set by Perfect Ace in 2019 is quickly closing in on a significant date, in which it would become the Longest Standing Untied World Record in GoldenEye 007 speedrunning history. But how is this possible, and what does it all mean? Indeed, Perfect Ace's Facility Agent 0'42 was set in July 2019, and if it remains untied through December 2025, it will become the game's longest standing untied world record, surpassing this distinction which has been held by Marc Rutzou's Dam 00 Agent 1'55 since the mid 2010's. Could Facility 42 really be that great of a record? In this video, we dive into speedrun analysis, GoldenEye lore, and explain all that went into this remarkable record, as well as pondering about the passage of time and the cultural significance of this "changing of the guard" in GoldenEye history."

[23] G.G. Folklore, “This New Speedrunning Method is Controversial,” Oct 2024.

Does leaving the game on for prolonged periods of time mess with the game timer's accuracy and reduce lag, making it easier to get WRs? During my Train WR attempts, this is something I believed after inadvertently causing an audio glitch, in which sound effects don't even register for most of a run! Naturally I believed there was a correlation but wasn't able to scientifically verify anything. Nonetheless I caused controversy when I achieved an untied with this glitch, which RWG covers in this video.

[22] Bismuth, “The Luckiest GoldenEye Speedrun Explained,” Nov 2023.

Why did my Frigate 00 Agent 1:03, the current World Record on the stage, take hundreds of hours to achieve? A deep dive into GoldenEye's most RNG-heavy level.

[21] G. G. Folklore, “GoldenEye SpeedLore: Ace’s Tremendous Turbo Tear in Twenty Twenty Three (2023).”, Oct 2023.

“My friends... Perfect Ace has done it again! After some discussion on the great Turbo Mode World Records, stemming from the previous Turbo Mode episode, Perfect Ace went out and achieved about two dozen world records in this category. In this video, we analyze these speedruns, provide commentary on these amazing world records, and enjoy the spirit of these Nintendo 64 video games like GoldenEye 007 which live on to this very day!"

[20] G. G. Folklore, “Perfect Dark Perfect Agent by Perfect Ace in 51:54 Full Game World Record | Commentary Analysis”, Oct 2023.

“My friends, a new world record has been set in Perfect Dark's Perfect Agent "full game" or single segment category, by none other than Perfect Ace. Well, as you'll find out in this commentary diving into speedrunning history, a speedrunner by the name of Lake Demon had held the record since 2021, with a very nice 52'47, however, Ace took it back in summer 2023. In this episode of Perfect Dark SpeedLore, we will rewatch Ace's latest world record while providing commentary, speedrun insight and gaming analysis on just what makes this world record so incredible!"

[19] G. G. Folklore, “This Speedrunner Cannot Be Stopped....”, Jun 2023.

“In this captivating video, witness the sheer skill, determination, and groundbreaking strategies employed by an exceptional speedrunner who shattered barriers and set a new standard. Delve into the legendary moments and mind-blowing techniques that propelled this speedrun to immense historical significance. Join us as we unravel the secrets and recount the unforgettable journey behind this game-changing achievement. This is a video you can't afford to miss, as we pay homage to the monumental impact this GoldenEye speedrun has had on the speedrunning community and gaming as a whole. Can anyone stop Perfect Ace? Where will he strike next?"

[18] K. Jobst, “The Most Insane GoldenEye Speedrun I’ve Ever Seen.”, May 2023.

Karl Jobst's commentary of what might one of my greatest GoldenEye accomplishments!

[17] G. G. Folklore, “Best. Speedrun. Ever.”, May 2023.

“This is the greatest GoldenEye speedrun of all time and will never be matched.

Perfect Ace has done it! Prepare to witness the unmatched greatness of a GoldenEye speedrunner that has set a record so extraordinary, it may never be matched. In this awe-inspiring video, we present the pinnacle of GoldenEye speedrunning, a run that defies expectations and pushes the boundaries of what's possible. A remarkable masterpiece taking place on Bunker 1 Secret Agent."

[16] G. G. Folklore, “Speedrunner Finally Gets Lucky After Years!”, May 2023.

“My friends, prepare to be amazed as we delve into the thrilling story of a speedrunner's unbelievably lucky speedrun after years of attempts! In this captivating video, witness the dedication and perseverance of GoldenEye legend Perfect Ace, as he madecountless attempts to achieve a record-breaking run. After years of practice and near misses, fate finally aligns in their favor, resulting in an awe-inspiring speedrun that defies all odds. Join us as we analyze the incredible moments, the nail-biting close calls, and the sheer luck that led to this extraordinary achievement. This is a story that will leave you in awe of the magic that can happen in the world of speedrunning!"

[15] G. G. Folklore, “Weird Places and Liminal Spaces in Perfect Dark ft. Perfect Ace | SpeedLore Bonus.”, Sep 2022.

“My friends... I recently had the chance to meet up with Perfect Ace for the first time in our lives, despite having known each other online for 17 years. Of course, among other things, we wanted to make a little content to commemorate the occasion. Taking inspiration from my recent "Liminal Spaces in GoldenEye" video, we decided to explore Perfect Dark, to experienced some weird places, liminal spaces, and other rarely seen things in the game. Ace's knowledge of the game is truly vast, so this was a very enjoyable experience for me, and I hope it is for you all too!"

[14] G. G. Folklore, “A Speedrun Champion RETURNS to Glory!”, Feb 2022.

“Wow, it's truly amazing. The legend himself, Perfect Ace has returned to become the #1 ranked player in GoldenEye 007 spedrunning once again. A true champion. But how did it happen? Well, enjoy this story, sharing the gaming history, speedrun analysis, and all the details of how a speedrunning legend achieved numerous world records on his way to the top spot in the world."

[13] G. G. Folklore, “This World Record Speedrun Is TRULY Amazing!”, Jan 2022.

[12] G. G. Folklore, “Speedrunner BREAKS 12-Year Old World Record in Perfect Dark.”, Dec 2021.

“My friends, can you believe it? The last remaining world record set in the 2000's has been BROKEN, and it took place on Perfect Dark's Extraction Agent state. Truly remarkable. But what happened next was perhaps even more amazing! In this video, we will analyze the recent records, examine the history of Perfect Dark on this stage, revel in the speedrunners setting new world records on these levels, and explain the techniques & strategies used to achieve such incredible records."

[11] G. G. Folklore, “Speedrunner Achieves Rare “Super Untied” World Record.”, Nov 2021.

“Wow, a "Super Untied" world record was recently achieved in GoldenEye 007 speedrunning. But what exactly is a super untied? And how did it all happen? All will be explained in this follow-up video to the game-changing discoveries on GoldenEye's Bunker 2 stage, namely the "jail cell r-lean warp" strategy. Enjoy this video full of speedrun analysis, gaming history, and retro Nintendo 64 commentary, sharing remarkable stories from the recent ongoings in the game's speedrun community."

[10] G. G. Folklore, “Speedrunner SWEEPS Twenty Amazing World Records (RARE).”, Jun 2020.

“What's the greatest speedrunning feat of all time? Could it be what happened on May 22nd, 2020; the 20th anniversary of Perfect Dark, when Perfect Ace, the most legendary speedrunner in the game's history, achieved all 20 of Perfect Dark's Agent world records? This is indeed the true story of Perfect Ace's remarkable sweep, and how he went about achieving ALL 20 of the world records on Perfect Dark's agent difficulty. Will he go on to get all 60 of the game's records? What will the world record progression look like from here on out? Find out in this video, detailing what is perhaps the most amazing speedrunning feat in the history of gaming."

[9] G. G. Folklore, ““Luckiest Speedrun Ever” FINALLY MATCHED by God-Gamer!”, May 2020.

“The madman finally did it.. the LUCKIEST speedrun in Perfect Dark history has been MATCHED, after nearly NINE years untied. An unbelievable achievement in speedrun history. Enjoy the story & gaming analysis of Perfect Dark's Attack Ship Agent speedruns, along with the world record progression leading up to Chuya's incredible Untied WR speedrun being matched by Perfect Ace."

[8] K. Jobst, “Perfect Dark’s Oldest Record Was Finally Beaten!”, Apr 2020.

“Perceived physical limits are almost always mental barriers erected by our brains."

Karl Jobst's analysis of my WAR! Agent 0:24, an untied World Record that smashed Karl's own 0:25 he set as an untied in March 2004. Nice Rareware shoutout too!

[7] G. G. Folklore, “16 Year Record BROKEN by Absolute God-Gamer!”, Mar 2020.

“An amazing world record was recently untied in Perfect Dark by absolute god-gamer Perfect Ace; who broke the oldest remaining world record in Perfect Dark history. This record stood for 16 years and was originally set by absolute legend Karl Jobst. Enjoy this remarkable walk through the Perfect Dark world record progression, history and gaming analysis, to explore the amazing world record set by Perfect Ace, speedrunning Perfect Dark for the Nintendo 64 video game console."

[6] G. G. Folklore, “Speedrunning News & Updates (October 2019) | SpeedNews.”, Oct 2019. Timestamp: 3m10s-6m50s.

“Tons of speed gaming news this month, so here's what we cover today! [...] Many new world records were set in GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark by a number of players."

This run features two untieds I had recently achieved, including Control Agent 3:55, which has been untied for over 2000 days.

[5] G. G. Folklore, “GoldenEye SpeedLore: Facility Agent (E24 - Ace’s Accolades).”, Aug 2019.

“Facility, an iconic stage in GoldenEye that everyone is familiar with, whether it be from multiplayer, the movie, or epic speedruns. Facility Agent is a great level for beginners to learn the basics of the game, but also a stage where the marvels of speedrunning have gone to battle, lowering Untied World Records after Untied World Records... enjoy this SpeedLore, telling the world record progression of Facility Agent, and the players who made it all happen!"

[4] G. G. Folklore, “Three Amazing GoldenEye Records Were Just BROKEN!!”, Jul 2019. Timestamp: 10m56s.

“Speedrunners have been setting world records like crazy over the past couple weeks, so now was the time to bring back SpeedNews and share just how these speedruns were set, which new strategies were used, and what kind of amazing speedrunning moments are still yet to take place... Enjoy this episode of SpeedNews!"

This video features my Facility Agent 0:42, widely considered one of the greatest GoldenEye records ever achieved!

[3] K. Jobst, “Top 3 Best GoldenEye Speedrunners Ever.”, Mar 2019.

“In the 20 years that I’ve been speedrunning Goldeneye I’ve seen a lot of crazy players come and go, but today, we will look at the top 3 greatest of all time."

[2] G. G. Folklore, “Top 5 World Records by Perfect Ace in GoldenEye & Perfect Dark.”, Jan 2019.

“Perfect Ace is one of the all time greatest speedrunners of GoldenEye & Perfect Dark on N64, so I wanted to take a look at some of his all time greatest speedruns. With analysis & commentary from Ace himself, and featuring runs I've not really covered in any other video or speedlore, I hope you enjoy learning about these 5 Great World Record Speedruns set by Perfect Ace in Goldeneye 007 & Perfect Dark."

[1] G. G. Folklore, “SPEEDNEWS 02: Choco Mountain WRs BROKEN!, Ace’s Untied!”, May 2018.

“A ton has happened in GoldenEye 007, and Mario Kart 64 speedrunning over the past few weeks... time for you all to catch up with this issue of GoldenEye News!"