Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov says Tetris 99 “is absolutely a great title”, loves Switch and Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Alexey Pajitnov created one of the most important and influential games of all times in Tetris. The classic title has been released on plenty of different platforms over the past few decades in different forms and is a big reason why the Game Boy was as successful as it was.
Tetris 99 was Nintendo’s take on the battle royal genre, and might be the most interesting version of Tetris yet. What does Pajitnov think of the Switch release? He’s actually appreciative of what was done with Tetris 99, telling USgamer that it “is absolutely a great title.”
He mentioned to the site:
Tetris 99 10th Maximus Cup announced
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced that Tetris 99 will host the 10th Maximus Cup this week. The event is promoting the new Team Battle Mode, and the top 999 players will each win 999 Gold Points on My Nintendo.
Look for Tetris 99’s 10th Maximus Cup to go live on December 12 at 11 PM PT / December 13 at 2 AM ET.
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Tetris 99 update out now (version 2.1.0) – Team Battle Mode added and more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new 2.1.0 update is now available for Tetris 99, Nintendo has announced. The version change is highlighted by the addition of Team Battle Mode. In the new mode, players select one of four teams and competing to be the last squad standing.
There are other new elements to the update as well. Players can access new button configuration options, user emblems, and an option to redeem four themes from past Maximus Cup events.
Below are a few screenshots:
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Tetris 99 – Pokemon Sword and Shield event now live
Posted on 5 years ago by Elias in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Tetris 99 Pokémon Sword & Shield promotional event is now live until 06:59 UTC on November 11th. A special Tetris 99 Maximus Cup based on Pokémon Sword & Shield is now playable. Players can earn the theme based on the Wild Area with Pokémon music if they achieve 100 Points during the special event by ranking in various matches. Once obtained, players will be able to use it forever.
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Tetris 99 announces Pokemon Sword/Shield-themed Maximus Cup
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo will soon be kicking off a new game-themed Maximus Cup for Tetris 99. Next week, Pokemon Sword/Shield will be featured. Those who earn 100 points can earn a special theme.
The event will run between November 7 and November 11. Find a video showcasing the Pokemon Sword/Shield theme below.
Before you set off on your grand adventure in the Galar region, play in this special #PokemonSwordShield themed #Tetris99 MAXIMUS CUP! Earn at least 100 event points to get this custom theme. @Tetris_officialhttps://t.co/jrWEmtmcey pic.twitter.com/vsupyEejoF
— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) November 1, 2019
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[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #51 – Persona 5 Scramble: secretly just Kingdom Hearts
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Podcast | 0 comments
Hello, my phantom thieves! This week on NEP, we’re introducing our Fallout 76 inspired subscription membership service: Nintendo Everything Podcast 1st. It just works! Then we comb over all the details of Persona 5 Scramble, which Galen has a “Revelation” about… Oni isn’t pleased, but quickly regains happiness as the gang discuss Swery and Suda51’s new collab project. And, of course, the weekly dose of Pokemon gets added to the mix, as well.
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This week, the podcast is sponsored by Koei Tecmo. Check out Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, releasing on Nintendo Switch October 29th in North America, November 1st in Europe.
The next Tetris 99 online event will be a collaboration with Luigi’s Mansion 3
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The next Tetris 99 online event has been announced. In its eight installment, the Grand Prix / Maximus Cup will once again be a collaboration with another first-party Nintendo game – this time with Luigi’s Mansion 3. As per usual, if you earn at least 100 points during the event, you will get a special Luigi’s Mansion 3 theme (the same theme that’ll be active during the event). The event will run from October 25 till October 29.
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Tetris 99 7th Maximus Cup announced
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced another Maximus Cup for Tetris 99. The latest event is promoting Super Kirby Clash.
If you earn 100 event points, you’ll receive an in-game theme. Players will also be given 99 Gem Apples for use in Super Kirby Clash.
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Tetris 99 version 2.0 footage
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Thanks to GameXplain, we have a look at the new 2.0 update for Tetris 99. Have a look at the footage in the video below.
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Tetris 99 update out now (version 2.0.0), patch notes
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A new update for Tetris 99 is now available. Version 2.0.0, which was detailed in the latest Nintendo Direct, is now available to download.
Today’s update features Invictus Mode, Daily Missions, and new themes and player icons. Those who have purchased the DLC can also now access the latest DLC: 2P Share Battle mode and Local Arena mode.
Below are the full patch notes: