Overview
I started speedrunning in 2014, and a lot of people first found me through Super Mario World records. The programming side was already part of the story, so the move into software, streaming, and creator work felt natural.
About FURiOUS
Matheus Furtado
I'm Matheus, but most people know me as FURiOUS. I build software, speedrun games, and keep a retro-tech aesthetic around the things I make.
Work and interests
I work as a software developer, follow gaming culture closely, and stream whenever there is room in the schedule. I love digging into how glitches work, especially in old games.
Notability
People usually know me for Super Mario World speedrunning, including the world records that landed me in Brazilian coverage and Guinness recognition more than once.
Skills
Languages, infra, and the systems I use when I am building, shipping, or keeping things running.
PHP C# / C++ Python SQL JS / TS ASM Delphi Git DevOps Hacking Infra / Networking Docker Linux Windows
Speedrunning News
Moments that shaped how people found my work.
These articles trace the runs that put me on the map and the moments that kept me pushing forward.
August 2016
First world-record coverage
This was the first wave of coverage around the run that got people paying attention to my Super Mario work.
April 2017
The breakthrough run
The 1:13 Super Mario World run pushed my name into wider gaming coverage and eventually into Guinness recognition.
February 2018
Record reclaimed at 45.78 seconds
After briefly losing the top spot, I reclaimed the Super Mario World 0 Exit record with a 45.78 second run.
July 2018
Third world record
Another improvement followed, giving me a third world record in the same game and keeping the momentum alive.
March 2022
Guinness-certified 41.022 second run
The 41.022 second completion became the record people now point to when they talk about that category.