How Tetris conquered the world

The Telegraph on Tetris, one of the most enduringly popular games of all time, selling millions of copies and famed for its addictive qualities.

Tetris' ability to transcend cultures, decades and consoles belies its humble Soviet roots – the game was originally created at the height of the Cold War by the prestigious Academy of Science in the old USSR.

It's been around for 15 years and is the biggest selling mobile game of all time, but our love affair with Tetris shows no signs of abating. The puzzle game, which first rose to prominence on Nintendo's Gameboy platform in the late 1980s, has enjoyed something of a renaissance in recent years, and has been downloaded more than 100 million times on to mobile devices since 1995.

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emily | 10:28 AM | SMS and Gaming |
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