1A Game Mode: Tetris Turns 40
Dec 24, 2024
Rebecca Valentine, a senior reporter for IGN, shares insights into Tetris's cultural impact and its surprising longevity. Frank Cifaldi, from the Video Game History Foundation, reveals the fascinating origins and legal battles surrounding the game. Gene Park, a critic for The Washington Post, highlights the design brilliance of Tetris and its various iterations. Together, they explore the psychological effects of the game, the nostalgic memories it evokes, and its unparalleled influence on modern gaming.
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Kindergarten Tetris
- Rebecca Valentine first saw Tetris in kindergarten.
- Older kids played it on a Nintendo, and she was in awe.
Tetris Comic
- Frank Cifaldi's first Tetris experience was through Nintendo Power magazine.
- The magazine featured a comic with claymation Tetris figures.
Tetris and Game Boy
- Hank Rogers convinced Nintendo to pack Tetris with Game Boy to broaden appeal.
- He believed Tetris could sell Game Boy to non-gamers, unlike Mario.