The Tetris company has confirmed a 13-year-old boy has reached a 'monumental' level in Tetris that has only been reached by AI-powered bots. A 13-year-old gamer has officially become the first known person to beat Tetris, according to reports citing confirmation from The Tetris Company, the developers of the iconic game that was first released in 1988 in the US. Tetris beaten by 13-year-old Willis GibsonThe first known person to beat the iconic game is 13-year-old Willis Gibson, or Blue Scuti online, who reached level 157 with a score of 999999 while playing from home in Oklahoma. It should be noted that Tetris was released nearly 40 years ago, and Gibson only started playing the classic game when he was 11 years old. "As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tetris this year, moments like these truly showcase the passion and dedication of Tetris enthusiasts.

Source: The Guardian January 04, 2024 17:19 UTC