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added atari vcs, but I have no source other than a review and wikipedia lol. I think you need to own one to access the store.
 
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'''''Tetris Forever''''' is an upcoming game featuring early [[Bullet-Proof Software|BPS]] titles bundled for PC and consoles, slated for release on November 12, 2024.<ref>{{cite web
'''''Tetris Forever''''' is a game featuring early [[Bullet-Proof Software|BPS]] titles bundled for PC and consoles, release on November 12, 2024.<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/10/tetris-forever-launches-november-12
|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/10/tetris-forever-launches-november-12
|title=Tetris Forever launches November 12
|title=Tetris Forever launches November 12
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|date=2024-10-15
|date=2024-10-15
|access-date=2024-10-15
|access-date=2024-10-15
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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241114162002/https://www.gematsu.com/2024/10/tetris-forever-launches-november-12
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|archive-date=2024-11-14
}}</ref> It was announced on August 28, 2024.<ref>{{cite web
}}</ref> It was announced on August 28, 2024.<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/tetris-forever-a-collection-of-tetris-history-announced-for-nintendo-switch
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Included in the game will be a 90 minute documentary about history of Tetris, and other media.
Included in the game is 90 minutes of documentary footage about history of Tetris, featuring [[Henk Rogers]], [[Alexey Pajitnov]], [[Maya Rogers]], [[Tetsuya Mizuguchi]], Gilman Louie, Doug Carlson, and Phil Adam.
 
There will also be an interactive timeline.


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==


=== Time Warp ===
=== Time Warp ===
Time Warp is a multiplayer game mode. It supports up to four players, allowing them to warp to different historical eras, changing the graphical style and gameplay mechanics.
Time Warp is a single player or multiplayer game mode. Players warp to different historical eras, changing the graphical style and gameplay mechanics.
 
In single player mode, special pieces will drop and when cleared, they will be time warped to E60 (1984), GB (1989), or Bombliss (c. 1993). They must pass the challenge (such as clearing 4 lines or clear 1 big bomb) before returning to modern [[guideline]] Tetris.
 
In multiplayer clearing a line with a special piece sends an attack to your opponents, where they must clear the time warp challenge.


=== Other playable games ===
=== Other playable games ===
''Tetris Forever'' is set to be released with a collection of 14 classic Tetris games, repackaged for modern platforms. The currently reported list includes 15 playable titles (including Time Warp), with additional reports suggesting that the final release will feature over 15 versions.<ref>{{cite web
''Tetris Forever'' includes the following playable games.
|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/10/14-games-in-the-upcoming-tetris-forever-compilation-have-been-confirmed
|title=14 Games In The Upcoming 'Tetris Forever' Compilation Have Been Confirmed
|website=Nintendo Life
|date=2024-10-10
|access-date=2024-10-13
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* [[Tetris (Electronika 60)|''Tetris'' (Electronika 60)]]
* [[Tetris (Electronika 60)|''Tetris'' (Electronika 60)]]
* [[Tetris (Spectrum HoloByte)|''Tetris'' (Spectrum HoloByte)]] - Apple II version
* [[Tetris (IBM PC)|''Tetris'' (IBM PC)]]
* Igo: Kyū Roban Taikyoku
* [[Tetris (Spectrum HoloByte)|''Tetris'' (Spectrum HoloByte)]] - DOS version
* ''Tetris'' (Spectrum HoloByte) - Apple II version
* [[Tetris (Famicom)|''Tetris'' (Famicom)]]
* [[Tetris (Famicom)|''Tetris'' (Famicom)]]
* [[Hatris (Famicom, NES)|''Hatris'' (Famicom, NES)]] - Famicom version
* [[Hatris (Famicom)|''Hatris'' (Famicom)]]
* [[Hatris (Game Boy)|''Hatris'' (Game Boy)]]
* ''[[Tetris 2 + Bombliss]]''
* ''[[Tetris 2 + Bombliss]]''
* [[Hatris (Game Boy)|''Hatris'' (Game Boy)]]
* [[Hatris (NES)|''Hatris'' (NES)]]
* [[Hatris (Famicom, NES)|''Hatris'' (Famicom, NES)]] - NES version
* ''[[Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss]]''
* ''[[Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss]]''
* ''[[Tetris Battle Gaiden]]''
* ''[[Tetris Battle Gaiden]]''
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* [[Super Bombliss (Super Famicom)|''Super Bombliss'' (Super Famicom)]]
* [[Super Bombliss (Super Famicom)|''Super Bombliss'' (Super Famicom)]]
* ''[[Super Bombliss DX]]''
* ''[[Super Bombliss DX]]''
== Development ==
[[File:Digital_Eclipse_Gold_Master_Series_logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Gold Master Series logo]] ''Tetris Forever'' is the 3rd instalment in Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series. These "interactive documentaries" combine archived ads, playable games, documentary footage, and photographs.


== External links ==
== External links ==

Latest revision as of 22:12, 18 November 2024

Tetris Forever
Tetris Forever art
Developer(s)Digital Eclipse, AREA 5
Publisher(s)Digital Eclipse
SeriesGold Master
Platform(s)PC (Steam, GoG), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Atari VCS
Release
  • WW: November 12, 2024
Gameplay info
Next piecesVaries
Playfield size10 × 20
Hold pieceNo
Hard dropVaries
Rotation systemVaries

Tetris Forever is a game featuring early BPS titles bundled for PC and consoles, release on November 12, 2024.[1] It was announced on August 28, 2024.[2]

Included in the game is 90 minutes of documentary footage about history of Tetris, featuring Henk Rogers, Alexey Pajitnov, Maya Rogers, Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Gilman Louie, Doug Carlson, and Phil Adam.

Gameplay

Time Warp

Time Warp is a single player or multiplayer game mode. Players warp to different historical eras, changing the graphical style and gameplay mechanics.

In single player mode, special pieces will drop and when cleared, they will be time warped to E60 (1984), GB (1989), or Bombliss (c. 1993). They must pass the challenge (such as clearing 4 lines or clear 1 big bomb) before returning to modern guideline Tetris.

In multiplayer clearing a line with a special piece sends an attack to your opponents, where they must clear the time warp challenge.

Other playable games

Tetris Forever includes the following playable games.

Development

Gold Master Series logo

Tetris Forever is the 3rd instalment in Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series. These "interactive documentaries" combine archived ads, playable games, documentary footage, and photographs.

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Tetris Forever launches November 12". Gematsu. 2024-10-15. Archived from the original on 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  2. ↑ "Tetris Forever, a Collection of Tetris History, Announced for Nintendo Switch". IGN. 2024-08-27. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
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