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Book Synopsis: For fans of Tetris on Apple TV+, read the true story of Henk Rogers, Alexey Pajitnov, and the perfect game.
Simple yet addictive, Tetris delivers an irresistible, unending puzzle that has players hooked. Play it long enough and you’ll see those brightly colored geometric shapes everywhere. You’ll see them in your dreams.
Alexey Pajitnov had big ideas about games. In 1984, he created Tetris in his spare time while developing software for the Soviet government. Once Tetris emerged from behind the Iron Curtain, it was an instant hit. Nintendo, Atari, Sega—game developers big and small all wanted Tetris. A bidding war was sparked, followed by clandestine trips to Moscow, backroom deals, innumerable miscommunications, and outright theft. In this graphic novel, New York Times–bestselling author Box Brown untangles this complex history and delves deep into the role games play in art, culture, and commerce. For the first time and in unparalleled detail, Tetris: The Games People Play tells the true story of the world’s most popular video game.
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Tetris: The Games People Play is not just a book - it's an immersive journey into the fascinating world of one of the most iconic video games in history. Have you ever wondered how Tetris came to be? How it went from a simple idea in the mind of Alexey Pajitnov to a global phenomenon with millions of players? This gripping graphic novel by New York Times–bestselling author Box Brown will unveil the true story behind Tetris.
Immerse yourself in the story of the brilliant minds behind Tetris - Henk Rogers and Alexey Pajitnov. Tetris: The Games People Play takes you back to 1984, when Pajitnov, in his spare time, developed a game that would change the course of gaming history forever. Explore the challenges he faced while creating the perfect game, struggling within the confines of the Soviet government.
After breaking free from behind the Iron Curtain, Tetris took the world by storm. Nintendo, Atari, Sega - major game developers fought tooth and nail to get their hands on this addictive puzzle game. There were secret trips to Moscow, backroom deals, and even outright thefts. The true story of Tetris is filled with twists and turns that will leave you breathless.
Revel in the pulse-pounding tale of how Tetris became a global sensation, reaching players in every corner of the world. Learn about the immense impact this simple yet addictive game had on art, culture, and commerce. Tetris: The Games People Play is a testament to the power of video games and their ability to captivate our imaginations like nothing else.
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