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gaming-culture2 years ago

"13-Year-Old Tetris Prodigy Shatters Records Amidst Outdated Stereotypes"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.

via WIRED|
##culturalphenomenon#gaming-culture
gaming2 years ago

"Teenage Prodigy Breaks Record by Conquering the 'Unbeatable' Tetris"

Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old from Stillwater, Oklahoma, achieved what was thought to be impossible by beating the classic Nintendo Entertainment System version of "Tetris." On December 21, he reached a "true killscreen," a point where the game freezes due to inability to process the score, after playing for 38 minutes. This milestone was reached after advancements in player techniques and insights gained from an AI model called StackRabbit. Willis, known as "Blue Scuti," is also a top competitor in the "Tetris" community, having placed third at the Classic Tetris World Championship and winning thousands in prize money. His accomplishment has been celebrated within the gaming community, especially on Twitch where he was live-streaming his historic game.

via The Washington Post|
##competitivegaming#gaming
gaming2 years ago

13-Year-Old Breaks Records as First to Conquer the 'Unbeatable' Tetris

Thirteen-year-old Willis Gibson, known in the gaming community as "blue scuti," has become the first documented player to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris by reaching a kill screen at Level 157, where the game's code glitches and crashes. This achievement, which surpasses the game's previously perceived limits, has been acknowledged by Tetris CEO Maya Rogers as a monumental feat, especially as Tetris approaches its 40th anniversary. Gibson's victory is the result of the gaming community's persistent efforts to overcome the game's increasing challenges and the assistance of an AI program that helped map out potential kill screen scenarios.

via Fox News|
##bluescuti#gaming
gaming2 years ago

"13-Year-Old Breaks Gaming Barrier as First to Conquer NES Tetris"

Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old known as Blue Scuti on YouTube, has become the first person to 'beat' the NES version of Tetris by reaching a kill screen, a feat previously thought to be unachievable by humans. This achievement comes 34 years after the game's release and was accomplished using the rolling technique, allowing rapid inputs on the controller. Gibson dedicated his record-breaking gameplay, which also set high score and line clearance records, to his late father.

via Engadget|
##bluescuti#gaming
gaming2 years ago

13-Year-Old Achieves First-Ever Complete Victory in Original Tetris Game

A 13-year-old boy known as Blue Scuti has reportedly become the first person to beat the original Tetris on the Nintendo Entertainment System, reaching the game's kill screen. He set new world records for the highest score, level, and total lines. A video posted on YouTube shows the moment of his victory, where he expresses overwhelming excitement. His achievement surpasses that of an AI bot and has been reported by 404 Media, with NBC News seeking comment from Nintendo.

via NBC News|
##bluescuti#gaming
gaming2 years ago

13-Year-Old Breaks Record as First to Conquer Classic Tetris

Thirteen-year-old Willis "Blue Scuti" Gibson has made history by beating the NES version of Tetris, a feat previously thought impossible, reaching level 157 and encountering the "final killscreen." This achievement was made possible by a technique known as "rolling," leading to new world records and discoveries within the game, including new crash points and color schemes like "Charcoal" and "Dusk." The Tetris community continues to thrive, with players now aiming to reach level 255 and complete the game's ultimate challenge.

via IGN|
##bluescuti#gaming
gaming2 years ago

13-Year-Old Prodigy Conquers NES Tetris, Achieving First-Ever 'Kill Screen' Victory in 34 Years

A 13-year-old gamer known as BlueScuti broke a 34-year-old record by reaching the "kill screen" of NES Tetris, a point where the game crashes due to its functional limits, after a marathon session of 1,511 lines. This achievement, once thought impossible, was made possible by advanced techniques like hypertapping and rolling, which allow players to maneuver pieces at the game's highest speeds. The competitive Tetris community has continued to push the boundaries of what was believed to be achievable in the game, leading to the need for a modded version of Tetris to prevent excessively long tournament matches.

via Ars Technica|
##bluescuti#gaming
gaming2 years ago

13-Year-Old Wunderkind Conquers Classic Tetris, Setting Unprecedented Record

Thirteen-year-old competitive Tetris player Blue Scuti has become the first person to reach a "kill screen" on the NES version of Tetris, a state where the game crashes and becomes unplayable, a feat previously only achieved by AI. Using the "rolling" technique, which allows for faster inputs on the controller, Blue Scuti managed to break the game after 38 minutes of play, surpassing world records for score, level, and lines. This achievement was dedicated to Blue Scuti's late father and marks a significant milestone in the competitive Tetris community.

via Gizmodo|
##bluescuti#competitivegaming
gaming2 years ago

"13-Year-Old Breaks Record by Beating NES Tetris' True Killscreen After 34 Years"

Thirteen-year-old competitive Tetris player Blue Scuti has achieved a historic feat by crashing the NES version of Tetris into a "kill screen," a state where the game freezes and becomes unplayable. This accomplishment, which took about 38 minutes of continuous play, was previously only managed by AI. Blue Scuti, known for using the "rolling" technique that allows rapid D-pad inputs, has set world records and aims to stay at the top of the competitive Tetris scene. The player dedicated their record-breaking run to their late father.

via Kotaku|
##bluescuti#competitivegaming