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Another Take on Tetris' 25th [Tetris]
kotaku.com - 6/7/2009
Another Take on Tetris' 25th [Tetris]
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Time magazine weighs in on Tetris' birthday, implying that it is by far the most lasting success of the Soviet Union. "Sputnik burned up in the atmosphere, Berlin is now one city," Time writes, "but 25 years later, the Soviet-designed Tetris remains one of the most popular and ubiquitous video ...

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GoNintendo:  25 Years of Tetris: From Russia With Fun!

Nintendo ‘Vitality Sensor’ Already Appeared on N64
wired.com - 6/8/2009
Nintendo ‘Vitality Sensor’ Already Appeared on N64
— wired.com — LOS ANGELES — The Wii Vitality Sensor, Nintendo’s strangest announcement of its E3 lineup, seems even stranger when you know that it has its roots in a nearly-identical Nintendo 64 device. Produced by Seta and released in 1998 ... (more) Nintendo ‘Vitality Sensor’ Already Appeared on N64

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Google celebrates Tetris' birthday
examiner.com - 6/6/2009
Google celebrates Tetris' birthday
— examiner.com — The addictive puzzle game, Tetris, turns 25 today and Google is honoring this by changing up the Google Logo, just like they do for holidays.25 years is a long time, and the game is still just as addictive as ever.  There's nothing like setting ... (more) Google celebrates Tetris' birthday

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On D-Day Anniversary, Google Memorializes... Tetris?
newsbusters.org - 6/8/2009
On D-Day Anniversary, Google Memorializes... Tetris?
— newsbusters.org — On June 6, 1944, the crucial Normandy Landings that formed the spearhead of the Allied invasion of Nazi held Europe occurred. D-Day ultimately led to the victory of the Allies over the despotic Nazi regime. Now here we are on June 6, 2009 and, in its ... (more) On D-Day Anniversary, Google Memorializes... Tetris?

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25 Years of Tetris: From Russia With Fun!
GoNintendo — We’ve already told you about the 25th anniversary of Tetris, but the reach of GoNintendo only goes so far. I’m sure our quick blurb made a few smile, but this feature in USA Today will do a lot more to spread the word on the anniversary of the most popular puzzle game to every take the world by storm. Article here Link

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