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2016 Classic Tetris World Championship: Timestamps
The 2016 Classic Tetris World Championship was the 7th Annual tournament. For the first time, the tournament used a modified cartridge that allowed players to compete with the same piece sets. Also, the cartridge had a 7th digit for the score counter which allowed the game to score to exceed the Maxout score of 999,999. […]
2015 Classic Tetris World Championship: Timestamps
The 2015 Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC) was the 6th annual tournament. It became the first tournament to feature the “Treyvision” display which drastically improved the viewing experience for the audience. Mainly by recording the game’s standard definition (SD) display and converting it to high definition (HD). I write more about this when talking about […]
2014 Classic Tetris World Championship: Timestamps
The 2014 Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC) was the 5th annual tournament. Buzzfeed did a documentary on this tournament, specifically focusing on Tetris competitor, Eli Markstrom. There will be more footage in the future when the Best of Five documentary comes out. For now, the only publicly available match is the Finals. 2014 CTWC Timestamps […]
2013 Classic Tetris World Championship: Timestamps
The 2013 Classic Tetris World Championship was the 4th annual tournament. The format remained the same as last year. With the usual 32-player tournament bracket. This was the first year to introduce the iconic T-Piece trophy. The winner got the Golden trophy, while the 2nd place finisher (Finalist) got the Silver trophy. Just like last […]
2012 Classic Tetris World Championship: Timestamps
In 2012, the Classic Tetris World Championship had a permanent venue which was the Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE). This was a fitting venue since the tournament appealed to the expo’s target audience. With the venue taken care of, the organizers were able to expand the tournament bracket from 8-players to 32-players. They even had […]
2011 Classic Tetris World Championship: Timestamps
The tournament was held at USC, in a nearly empty auditorium. The organizers lost a lot of money from the event and put the tournament in danger of becoming extinct. I wrote about the aftermath of this tournament in a previous article. Surprisingly, footage of the entire tournament exist. For years, most of the Classic […]
2010 Classic Tetris World Championship: Timestamps
The documentary, Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters, showcases the beginning of the tournament. It features the qualifying round and the matches. A must watch for anyone that is a fan of the Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC). The format of this tournament was complicated. It would be easier to watch the documentary or read […]
How To Master NES Tetris
NES Tetris can seem difficult to master. But with practice, you will become a professional. Do not overwhelm yourself with the multiple strategies in this game. You only need a few basic techniques to get you started. The advanced stacking strategies will come to you naturally from playing the game. As well as watching other […]
Classic Tetris Monthly: An Online Tetris Tournament
Classic Tetris Monthly (CTM) is an online NES Tetris Tournament. Each month, the event features players from around the world. Their Masters event is where the Top 16 players compete for a fan-funded cash prize. In December 2017, Fridaywitch founded the tournament, wanting to create additional Classic Tetris content. A few months later, she handed […]
2023 Classic Tetris World Championship Regional Tournament: Timestamps
The 2023 Classic Tetris World Championship Regional Tournaments are happening throughout the year. The list of confirmed events can be found here. Winners of these events got prize money to help fund their trip to the 2023 CTWC Main Event. These tournaments have also been a way for people from the Classic Tetris community to […]