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Source: Tom's Hardware

SpongeBob Speedrunners Smudge Xbox Disks to Exploit Lag Clip Trick

Speedrunners playing "SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom" on Xbox have reportedly adopted an unusual technique to reduce game times. They intentionally smudge optical disks with grease and sweat, exploiting a reading quirk to trigger a "lag clip" trick. This method saves valuable gameplay seconds, demonstrating a dedication to optimizing speedrun performance.

By Fainaron·Jun 14, 2026 (5 hours ago)·1 views
SpongeBob Speedrunners Smudge Xbox Disks to Exploit Lag Clip Trick

Hardcore speedrunners of the game "SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom" on Xbox are employing an unconventional strategy to achieve faster completion times.

The method involves intentionally smudging the game's optical disks with substances like grease and sweat. This creates a specific optical disc reading quirk that allows players to exploit a "lag clip" trick within the game.

By inducing this exploit, speedrunners are able to cut down gameplay times, ultimately pursuing the fastest possible completion of the game.

According to Tom's Hardware, this grease smear-induced quirk is a key factor in saving time for these dedicated players.

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