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Tetris Origins
- Alexey Pajitnov created Tetris in 1984 while working at the Soviet Academy of Sciences.
- He designed it as a simple game to test computer capabilities, incorporating tetrominos and naming it after his favorite sport, tennis.
Tetris Ownership Disputes
- Pajitnov gave distribution rights to the Soviet government, leading to complex legal battles over ownership.
- Despite Tetris's success in the US and on Game Boy, Pajitnov initially received no royalties.
Tetris and Capitalism
- Tetris's story reflects capitalism, where value creation and capture often don't align.
- While Pajitnov eventually profited, others became rich from his game without contributing to its creation.