Tetris CEO acknowledges intentionally hiring more women than men
Tetris CEO Advocates for Workplace Diversity Maya Rogers, the CEO of Tetris, defended diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, describing them as essential for diversifying the workplace. Rogers is the daughter of the developer who originally secured the rights to distribute Tetris to gaming console companies. “We need something that’s mostly enforced to ensure there […]
Henk Rogers discusses acquiring Tetris and outsmarting the KGB.
Tetris: A Journey from Obscurity to Fame Game designer and entrepreneur Henk Rogers first encountered Tetris at the 1988 Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. From that moment, he sensed something extraordinary. “It was just the perfect game,” he reflects. “It seemed simple and basic, yet I found myself wanting to play it repeatedly. There was […]
Warehouse robot uses AI to play real-life Tetris to handle more than ever before
In the groundbreaking development of warehouse automation, Ambi Robotics has released Amavistack. AMVISTACK is a multipurpose robot system that promises to change the way to accumulate items and how to stack items in containers. This innovative solution is working on basic issues in logistics. Maximize the use of space and reduce shipping costs. AMVISTACK (Ambi […]
Boy, 13, becomes first documented player to beat Tetris
On December 21st, 13-year-old Willis Gibson became the first player confirmed to have “beat” Tetris. Gibson, known online as “Blue Scooty,” reached level 157 of the 40-year-old Nintendo classic before a glitch in the game's code caused it to crash. Tetris CEO Maya Rogers said of Gibson in a statement: “Congratulations to 'Blue Squitty' on […]
13-Year-Old Gamer First to Beat ‘Tetris’ After 34 Years
Thirty-four years after the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), a 13-year-old gamer broke through a longstanding barrier. Tetris, I beat the game for the first time since its release by achieving the infamous “kill screen” after a 40-minute playthrough. The teenager dedicated this feat to his father, who passed away a week ago. […]
Teenager Claims He’s First To Ever Beat Tetris
An Oklahoma teenager shared a video Tuesday claiming to be the first person to win the classic video game “Tetris.” Willis Gibson, 13, who goes by the name “Blue Scuti” on YouTube, was able to reach level 157 of the iconic video game, only to have his entire system crash and shut down. (released in […]