Henk Rogers on telling the real story of Tetris: 'I have to set the record straight'
Briefly

Henk Rogers, a pivotal figure in Tetris' rise to fame, has published a book, 'The Perfect Game,' detailing his journey. Shocked by how Hollywood depicted his story in the Tetris movie, he sought to clarify his experiences in the Soviet Union, meeting the game's creator Alexey Pajitnov. While initially focused on the Tetris narrative, the book expanded to encompass Rogers' broader career, revealing intriguing insights into the gaming industry and his entrepreneurial endeavors from his early life through the creation of iconic games.
When I read the script, I thought, 'I have to set the record straight.' Much of the Hollywood story didn’t reflect my experiences at all.
I started writing my Tetris story, but it grew into a larger narrative about my entire game career.
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