13-Year-Old Gamer Breaks Multiple Tetris World Records, Achieving Unprecedented Feat
In an awe-inspiring gaming achievement, 13-year-old American gamer Willis Gibson, known as Blue Scuti in the online world, has become the first human in history to conquer the iconic Nintendo video game, Tetris, reaching an unprecedented kill screen.
The mesmerizing video of Gibson’s extraordinary feat was uploaded on YouTube on January 2. As the puzzle pieces descended on the screen, Gibson strategically arranged them while uttering the words, Please crash. Moments later, his wish was fulfilled as the game froze, leading to a series of ecstatic exclamations.
This remarkable accomplishment by Gibson shattered not just one but multiple world records. Gibson secured top spots for the overall score, highest level reached, and the total number of lines cleared, according to 404 Media, a reliable source on gaming achievements. The CEO of the Classic Tetris World Championship, Vince Clemente, expressed disbelief, stating that the game developers never expected anyone to make it that far and that Gibson’s achievement marks the official defeat of the game by a human being.
Prior to Gibson’s triumph, only artificial intelligence had managed to conquer Tetris, making his accomplishment all the more extraordinary. Gibson attributes his success to a unique rolling controller technique, a method that gained popularity in 2021. This technique allows players to manipulate the directional pad (D-pad) at an astonishing rate of at least 20 times per second, surpassing the previously favored hyper tapping method, as reported by 404 Media.
Tetris, a timeless classic released in 1984, quickly captured the world’s attention and continues to do so with its addictive puzzle-solving experience. The game challenges players to rotate and connect seven different falling block shapes, providing endless entertainment.
Originating during the Cold War era at the Moscow Academy of Science by Alexey Pajitnov, Tetris became a global sensation under the guidance of gaming entrepreneur Henk Rogers. With its enduring appeal, Tetris stands as the best-selling video game of all time, boasting a staggering 520 million copies sold, according to The Tetris Company.
Gibson’s recent triumph adds another chapter to Tetris’ legendary legacy, exemplifying its ability to captivate and challenge players of all ages. As technology evolves and gaming skills continue to impress, it remains to be seen what future records Gibson or other gaming enthusiasts may break. The Tetris community eagerly awaits the next wave of challenges and accomplishments in this iconic game.
Reference: [13-Year-Old Gamer Conquers Tetris, Breaking Multiple World Records]
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