Experience the Evolution of a Global Phenomenon with Over 15 Playable Games, an All-New Tetris Game, and Exclusive Documentary Featurettes
August 30, 2024
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Digital Eclipse :
EMERYVILLE, CA — Digital Eclipse, in partnership with The Tetris Company, recently announced Tetris® Forever, the latest in the studio’s acclaimed Gold Master Series. Revealed during the recent Nintendo Direct digital showcase, the collection features a variety of playable Tetris games from the last four decades and a brand-new game created by Digital Eclipse. It launches this holiday season on PC and consoles.
Discover the extraordinary true story behind Tetris in more than 90 minutes of all-new documentary featurettes. Explore the lifelong friendship and creative partnership between Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov and The Tetris Company founder Henk Rogers, and dive into the remarkable odyssey that shaped one of the most iconic games in history.
Journey through four decades of Tetris with more than 15 playable classic games, including several being released outside of Japan for the first time. See where it all began in 1984 with an accurate recreation of the first version of Tetris on the Electronika 60 computer; battle your friends in the multiplayer cult favorite Tetris Battle Gaiden; create massive explosions to clear lines in Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss, and many more memorable game experiences.
Tetris Forever introduces an all-new Tetris game with Tetris Time Warp! In this original game variant from Digital Eclipse, players will ‘warp’ between different eras of Tetris in real time to experience a variety of classic graphics, playstyles, and game mechanics.
"We're incredibly honored to be entrusted with Tetris," said Mike Mika, Studio Head of Digital Eclipse. "Its impact on the game industry cannot be overstated, and we're excited to share this international collection of diverse Tetris variations alongside the stories told by Henk Rogers and Alexey Pajitnov of the many challenges they faced bringing this game to the world. "
“Our collaboration with Digital Eclipse on Tetris Forever was a long time coming, and we enjoyed being able to work on a project that honors the incredible legacy of Tetris and the creative brilliance that has driven its lasting success,” said Maya Rogers, CEO of Tetris. “For four decades, Tetris has captivated hundreds of millions, and this interactive experience gives fans an unparalleled opportunity to explore its evolution. Tetris is truly a timeless game, and we are excited for everyone to explore these curated game variants and the new surprises Tetris Forever offers.”
Key Features of Tetris® Forever Include:
The Game that Started It All: Digital Eclipse has prepared an authentic recreation of the first version of Tetris, which Alexey Pajitnov created on a Soviet “Electronika 60” computer system. Experience the look and feel of Tetris as Alexey envisioned it in 1984.
Interactive Timeline: Explore a virtual museum with archival materials, including video featurettes, photos, original ads, and playable games restored in high-definition and presented chronologically.
The True Story of Tetris: With over 90-minutes of all-new documentary featurettes produced by Area 5—creators of Outerlands, Grounded: The Making of The Last of Us and Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II—unravel the true story of Tetris in its purest form.
An All-New Tetris Game: Tetris Time Warp, an all-new Tetris variant by Digital Eclipse will have up to four players warping between different eras of Tetris in real time to experience a variety of memorable graphic styles and play mechanics!
Tetris® Forever launches on PC via Steam and GOG, and on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox One and Series X|S later this year in 2024. For more information, sign up for the Digital Eclipse newsletter HERE.
Find a full press kit for Tetris® Forever here: https://uberstrategist.link/Tetris-Forever-Press-Kit.
About the Tetris® Brand
The Tetris® brand is one of the leading and most distinctive video game brands and franchises in the world. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2024, the brand continues to be loved globally by people of all ages and all cultures. Billions of Tetris games are played online every year, and over 520 million units have been sold worldwide. The Tetris brand’s global licensee network includes major video game publishers, including Nintendo and Sega, as well as many partners in electronics, toys and games, apparel, accessories, entertainment, and more. Tetris Holding, LLC, is the owner of Tetris rights worldwide, and The Tetris Company, Inc. is its exclusive licensee. For the latest information about the Tetris brand and Tetris products, please visit www.tetris.com.
Become a fan of Tetris on Facebook (@Tetris) and follow Tetris on X (@Tetris_Official) and Instagram (@Tetris_Official). Learn more about the history of the game by watching the Apple Original Film "Tetris" now streaming on Apple TV+.
About Digital Eclipse
Founded in 1992, Digital Eclipse is globally recognized as the market-leading game developer focused on the craft and history of classic video games. Digital Eclipse strives to set the gold standard for archival game re-releases, preserving gaming history for future generations. The studio's original games pay homage to the gaming industry's legacy, with the signature style and timeless gameplay of the classics. Digital Eclipse is based in Emeryville, California and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atari (atari.com).
Digital Eclipse's recent games include Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, and Volgarr the Viking II, as well as its celebrated Gold Master Series of interactive documentaries, including Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story and The Making of Karateka. Learn more at: http://digitaleclipse.com.
Follow Digital Eclipse on social media platforms X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
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PRESS CONTACT
Jessica Timms, Brett Buren, and Tabitha Beidleman
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