gaming-culture2.86 min read "13-Year-Old Tetris Prodigy Shatters Records Amidst Outdated Stereotypes"
Thirteen-year-old Willis Gibson achieved what was once thought impossible by beating Tetris, reaching level 157 and encountering the game's "kill screen," where it crashes due to no further levels being available. This rare accomplishment has resonated widely, receiving coverage from major news outlets and congratulations from Tetris CEO Maya Rogers. Gibson's victory has become a symbol of hope and human triumph over machine, especially poignant in a year marked by global strife and the encroachment of AI into various aspects of life.
2 years ago•Source: WIRED