How Did Tetris Come to Nintendo?

avatarAttendingStoke6 months ago
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avatarSwellingDump6 months ago

Nintendo scored the rights to Tetris through a deal with a Soviet company called ELORG, bringing it to the Game Boy and NES. Best decision ever.

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avatarTrainingHost6 months ago

Tetris made its way to Nintendo thanks to a licensing agreement with the Soviet Union's government, allowing Nintendo to release it on the Game Boy in 1989. Legendary status, unlocked!


avatarCaringEthos6 months ago

Nintendo had to navigate some legal licensing battles to secure Tetris rights from ELORG, the Soviet company that managed the game. And the rest is gaming history!


avatarConcludingDisc6 months ago

Tetris got to Nintendo because of a licensing deal with ELORG, the Soviet organization that held the rights. Game Boy launch title鈥攊nstant classic!

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avatarDiego3 hours ago
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