A lot of buzz has been flying around recently regarding a certain video on Todd Rogers. The video in question is a piece on the legitimacy of Todd Rogers by popular YouTuber and critic Apollo Legend. In the video, which can be seen below, Apollo points out various discrepancies in Todd Rogers’ submitted video game records. He cites sources such as Ben Heck, who built a model by which to attempt to attain the lowest time possible in Dragster on the Atari 2600. Apollo goes on to touch on certain controversial actions taken by characters such as Ron Corcoran, as well as Todd Rogers himself during the time at which he was employed by Twin Galaxies.

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With that clarification in mind, the elephant in the room must be addressed. Yes, Twin Galaxies Editorial is fully aware of Apollo and his efforts. No, we are not dismissing or taking it lightly. Twin Galaxies as a whole has entered a new era. This is an era where the truth matters above all else. However, in a matter so convoluted, this is not as simple as taking the opposition at a glance and erasing a legendary story overnight. The truth must be dissected from the fog in the most accurate form possible, and this fog is thick. That means every effort must be made to ensure that at the end of the journey, the correct decision is made. This takes time, and we are aware that people are impatient, but we wholeheartedly believe that the thorough path is the correct one.

At the same time, Twin Galaxies Editorial realizes the interesting timing of our interview piece with David Crane in relation to the timing of Apollo Legends’ video. We understand that many may feel that we presented Crane as the final word on the matter, sought a demonization of Omnigamer, or that we are seeking to play safe and keep Todd’s records intact. TG Editorial has no interest in such schemes. Mr. Crane’s opinions are opinions, for what that is worth, and his opinion deserves as much scrutiny as any other. Just as well, Omnigamer's and the efforts of those like him deserve to be considered in the discussion with thought and respect until the moment if they are proven false beyond a shadow of a doubt. More than anything, it was illuminating to learn that Activision trashed proof of world records because that would make a conclusion in this matter so much easier.

Activision trashed history and now everyone has to dig to find it. That’s the fact. The interview was meant to shed new light on the approach to finding the truth in this matter. TG Editorial is still searching and we will keep searching until all avenues are exhausted. Regardless of where those avenues lead, the removal or justification of Todd Rogers’ records, Editorial is prepared to present whatever comes of it.

In the meantime, Twin Galaxies Editorial invites all legitimate skeptics to come forward and share in the discussion. We extend the invitation to all those who have poured their full efforts into discovering the truth behind this matter to share here with us and pool our resources together. 35 years is a lot of history to unravel. As we wade through it, TG Editorial will share the outcome of its investigation, regardless of where that leads.