Robert Mruczek gave up a lot like free time he devoted to gaming (once a 49 hr marathon playing Star Wars) and 1000s of dollars after he began offering prize bounties for new video game world records.

He didn't stop there and went out to reward those who broke long standing records.
That's what I call a real gaming hardcore fan. Well, he must have the world record for being the man he is actually. Is there anyone up there matching him?
Read more about the extraordinary man here.