"Sky News Anchor Advises Tetris-Playing Teen to Embrace the Outdoors"

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"Sky News Anchor Advises Tetris-Playing Teen to Embrace the Outdoors"
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Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old from Oklahoma, made history by becoming the first person to beat the original Tetris on the NES, an achievement previously thought impossible. However, Sky News presenter Jayne Secker faced criticism for her comments suggesting that Willis should "go outside" and that "beating Tetris is not a life goal," which many found to be outdated and dismissive of the gaming community. The incident sparked a conversation about the recognition of gaming as a legitimate hobby and the cultural impact of the gaming industry.

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