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13-yr-old gamer becomes first to beat the 'unbeatable' Tetris, by breaking it

IndiaTimes Friday, 5 January 2024
13-year-old Willis Gibson becomes the first player to officially "beat" the original Nintendo version of Tetris by triggering a kill screen on Level 157. The game glitches and crashes at this point, making it a highly coveted achievement in the gaming world. Tetris CEO Maya Rogers congratulates Willis on this extraordinary accomplishment, noting that Tetris will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. Willis' victory is considered a monumental achievement, as many had long considered Tetris unbeatable.
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News video: 13-year-old believed to be first person to ever beat classic video game

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A 13-year-old from Oklahoma appeared to beat the video game Tetris in a now viral YouTube video. Willis Gibson is believed to be the first human gamer to reach level 157 of the classic video game, nearly 40 years after its release.

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US teenager Willis Gibson managed on 21 December to trigger a kill screen on Level 157, which the gaming world takes as a victory over the game

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