In a stunning display of stamina, strategy, and sheer appetite, local gamer Dave “CheeseBlaster” Thompson has set a new world record for the most pizzas eaten during a single raid session, leaving both the gaming and culinary communities baffled and slightly hungry.
The marathon event took place last Saturday, where Dave, known in-game for his lightning-fast reflexes and uncanny ability to loot rare items, decided to push the boundaries of endurance in a raid that lasted an unprecedented 12 hours. What made this feat even more impressive was the steady stream of pizzas delivered to his gaming battlestation throughout the session, which Dave proceeded to demolish with the focus of a sniper zeroing in on a target.
“I knew I wanted to set a record, but I didn’t realize how challenging it would be to balance boss fights and cheese overload,” Dave admitted between bites of what was reportedly his 17th slice. “It’s all about pacing yourself. You can’t just dive in and eat like it’s the final boss—there’s a rhythm to it, kind of like battling a raid boss that slowly depletes your health bar.”
Friends and viewers rallied behind Dave, placing bets on not just how many pizzas he could consume, but how many raids he could complete without succumbing to a food coma. The live stream chat was a constant buzz of encouragement, memes about “speed-eating buffs,” and frantic debates about whether pineapple belongs on a cheese-laden raid snack.
The pizzas ranged from classic Margherita to exotic toppings like “Dragon’s Breath Jalapeño” and “Mana Mushroom Medley,” each slice adding to the challenge of maintaining solid in-game performance while digesting increasingly adventurous combinations.
Despite a few near-misses with in-game wipeouts—caused, some speculate, by pizza sauce on the controller—Dave held fast, eventually finishing the 12-hour raid session with a whopping 22 whole pizzas consumed, smashing the previous record of 15.
Gaming experts are already weighing in on what this means for the future of “competitive munching,” a potential new esports category combining gaming skill with food endurance. Meanwhile, local pizza places have reportedly seen a surge in orders from gamers inspired by Dave, though some less ambitious customers are sticking to garlic bread for stamina.
Next up for Dave? Rumor has it he’s eyeing a 24-hour session where he plans to tackle the ultimate challenge: eating a full buffet while speed-running a notoriously difficult dungeon. If his latest exploit is any indication, it’s safe to say we haven’t seen the last of this pizza-chomping raid legend.