TETRIS: How a Simple Puzzle Game Conquered the World

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Forty years ago, now, a Russian software engineer wrote a simple puzzle game in his spare time. It featured a variety of geometric shapes falling into a well, and in short order, the world was in love with his creation. In this episode, we dive into one of the most iconic and enduring video games of all time, Tetris.

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– SHOW NOTES
Fun Facts about Tetris » tetris.com/fun-facts
Somebody Beat Tetris! » youtu.be/GuJ5UuknsHU?si=9WgPfnzDCBtZaDUZ
Anchor looks down on gaming » youtu.be/H-8SVMPQSF8?si=BT7dJahdZm2o5rS1
The 25 most interesting facts about Tetris » www.dailydot.com/parsec/tetris-game-facts/
10 Weirdest Facts About Tetris » screenrant.com/weird-facts-about-tetris/
Brief History of Tetris » tetris.com/history-of-tetris
Original ‘Tetris’ Creators Reveal Game’s Wild Espionage Origin Story » bit.ly/3U0Bdyf
The Story of Tetris » youtu.be/_fQtxKmgJC8?si=AOVG7MTkxoQ3eB1W
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– CHAPTERS
00:00 Tetris at 40
04:23 Development
15:49 Variants & Scores
24:33 Experiences
38:37 Legacy