The newest addition to the Tetris series, much like Dr. Mario, will be somewhat basic, but features Wi-Fi multiplayer, so up to 6 players can play each other, or you can try to play Tetris in an extra wide playing field together with a friend.
That large playing screen seems interesting. I'm expecting you can go on the other players side and that you only need to complete a row of ten instead of the entire row.
I hope they release the NES version too... on second thought, I hope that they port all of the Gameboy games over to the Virtual Console... that would be awesome. So many great games. Nintendo is sitting on a cash cow, man. It would be foolish for them not to port over the Gameboy classics.
Remember the Super Game Boy? They should release Game Boy games for Virtual Console as if they were being played on that on the actual Super Nintendo console.
Yeah, I remember. It was a great idea. Hopefully, they'll remember how great it was. Plus it would make them a ton of money. They have nothing to lose.
Yeah Jonno, Tetris was invented by Alexey Pajitnov. He used the game to test his computer at the time, and Nintendo tried to get the rights to it, but the KGB was trying to get the money from it. It's an interesting story. You can watch a documentary on it at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3637639460474263178
It's at the end of the documentary, but you should watch the whole thing... it's amazing. Interviews with Shigeru Miyamoto and everything. I get a little teary everytime I watch it.
I never really took interest in Tetris DS since I seemed content enough with the first two instalments, but this will do well to get a lot of people involved beyond just the old gameboy phase, even maybe the elders of the household. I'll be keeping an eye on this one
Will this include offline multiplayer? and how many people can play offline? and also, can you play with 2 players (using the same wii) against other people online?
I'm another who'll be getting this one. I've only ever owned Tetris on the NES & Gameboy. I no longer have the NES copy--haven't for some time--and would prefer the bright, pretty colors of this over the GB version. There, I said it.
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1. Steve!
11 Mar 2008, 10:52 GMT
As much as I love Tetris I don't really see how this is going to improve anything Tetris DS already offered.
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2. Bass X0
11 Mar 2008, 17:29 GMT
That large playing screen seems interesting. I'm expecting you can go on the other players side and that you only need to complete a row of ten instead of the entire row.
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3. DJ Triforce
11 Mar 2008, 18:22 GMT
I hope they release the NES version too... on second thought, I hope that they port all of the Gameboy games over to the Virtual Console... that would be awesome. So many great games. Nintendo is sitting on a cash cow, man. It would be foolish for them not to port over the Gameboy classics.
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4. Bass X0
11 Mar 2008, 20:36 GMT
I think they are waiting to release the next proper handheld before doing a "Virtual Handheld" service.
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5. DJ Triforce
11 Mar 2008, 22:06 GMT
I wouldn't want to play it on handheld.
I want to play it on a TV. Maybe they'll do both... 
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6. Bass X0
11 Mar 2008, 22:32 GMT
Remember the Super Game Boy? They should release Game Boy games for Virtual Console as if they were being played on that on the actual Super Nintendo console.
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7. DJ Triforce
11 Mar 2008, 22:42 GMT
Yeah, I remember. It was a great idea.
Hopefully, they'll remember how great it was. Plus it would make them a ton of money. They have nothing to lose.
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8. Jonno
12 Mar 2008, 03:36 GMT
No wait, there is a Tetris Company? Since when?
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9. Pocketim
12 Mar 2008, 03:53 GMT
Since forever
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10. deggs
12 Mar 2008, 14:46 GMT
hell's yes... finally, tetris and dr. mario on a new nintendo system...
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11. DJ Triforce
12 Mar 2008, 16:13 GMT
Yeah Jonno, Tetris was invented by Alexey Pajitnov. He used the game to test his computer at the time, and Nintendo tried to get the rights to it, but the KGB was trying to get the money from it. It's an interesting story. You can watch a documentary on it at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3637639460474263178
It's at the end of the documentary, but you should watch the whole thing... it's amazing. Interviews with Shigeru Miyamoto and everything. I get a little teary everytime I watch it.
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12. Pwnage
12 Mar 2008, 19:50 GMT
tetris is awesome but i wouuld like more racing and third-person adventure games like zelda or mario or (good game here)
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13. DJ Triforce
12 Mar 2008, 21:57 GMT
I could always use another Zelda game.
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14. Serpent
14 Mar 2008, 02:20 GMT
I have so many tetris games its not even funny.
This will need alot of upgrades in order for me to buy it.
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15. Rexy
16 Mar 2008, 18:58 GMT
I never really took interest in Tetris DS since I seemed content enough with the first two instalments, but this will do well to get a lot of people involved beyond just the old gameboy phase, even maybe the elders of the household. I'll be keeping an eye on this one
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16. TheWiiMan
21 Mar 2008, 01:20 GMT
Hey that's pretty good! my mom is a tetris fan
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17. SuperMichael64
21 Mar 2008, 04:37 GMT
WiiWare is near! I just got a wii system update that allowed the shop channel to support wiiware
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18. TheWiiMan
21 Mar 2008, 21:50 GMT
It better not be too pricey! (dr. mario is 1000 wii points
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19. XCWarrior
22 Mar 2008, 14:57 GMT
Hey SuperMichael, its coming in May, they are just planning ahead.
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20. TicTacs
29 Mar 2008, 17:44 GMT
Will this include offline multiplayer? and how many people can play offline? and also, can you play with 2 players (using the same wii) against other people online?
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21. Pocketim
23 Apr 2008, 10:09 GMT
I jut got the GB version today
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22. expa0
30 Apr 2008, 22:51 GMT
I will buy this, if it has the Type 1 tetris theme.
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23. Fireballmario
04 May 2008, 22:11 GMT
This is one of the few puzzle games I will buy from Wii Ware, hope it comes out on May 12th too!
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24. pdrydia
06 May 2008, 21:34 GMT
DJ Triforce: awesome link!
I'm another who'll be getting this one. I've only ever owned Tetris on the NES & Gameboy. I no longer have the NES copy--haven't for some time--and would prefer the bright, pretty colors of this over the GB version. There, I said it.
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25. Kevin
12 May 2008, 19:49 GMT
Unfortunately it didn't. Hopefully soon though. We are getting Dr. Mario next monday though if its any compensation.
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26. samus2008
13 May 2008, 00:29 GMT
tetris!!! at long last tetris is reborn!! w00t! lol
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27. Kevin
15 May 2008, 12:56 GMT
Yeah, i love Tetris DS but I prefer playing games on my TV and with wi-fi too.
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28. KnucklesSonic8
15 May 2008, 14:58 GMT
For 800? I'll pass. Even with Wi-Fi, how much Tetris do we need, really. xD
Besides, I'm not that into Tetris anyway.
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29. Wiireview123
17 May 2008, 04:11 GMT
i hope the price is 500 wii points!
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