The inclusion of the NES version of Tetris on Switch Online marks its first official re-release in over three decades, bridging the gap between classic gaming and contemporary eSports.
The extraordinary history of Tetris involves tangled rights disputes and fierce competition between Atari and Nintendo, leading to a legacy that shaped both gaming and eSports.
With the NES Tetris set to join Switch Online in December 2023, the game will not only reach nostalgic fans but also a new generation of players intrigued by its eSports prominence.
The recent eSports achievements in Tetris showcased previously thought impossible scores, pushing the game's competitive scene into new territories, and this resurgence has been captured beautifully in a well-received YouTube documentary.
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