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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