[ad_1] Instead, all you need to play this Game Boy, officially called the Engage, for hours on end is some sunlight and frantic button mashing. The solar panels attached to the front of the device provide its primary source of power, with your button presses helping to generate additional power. It’s not a perfect system […]
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‘Tetris Effect’ soundtrack now available for streaming
[ad_1] Tetris Effect, like the legendary original Tetris it was based on, can put players into a “flow state:” a period of great concentration where distractions melt away and you become entirely absorbed in the task at hand.” Researchers have measured mental benefits from flow state, and from Tetris, specifically. A study from Oxford University […]
The esports elders defying their age
[ad_1] Improving mental health The focus on physical health has helped everyone in esports, including the esports elders, to extend their careers. At the same time, players and teams alike are realizing the importance of mental health. “You don’t have to push your body as hard as sports athletes do, but mental strength and fortitude […]
EA is shutting down its mobile ‘Tetris’ games
[ad_1] EA hasn’t given an explanation for retiring the games. It did say, “we have had an amazing journey with you so far but sadly, it’s time to say goodbye.” The decision likely comes down to licensing. EA was once the exclusive Tetris license holder, but that expired a while ago, and it appears EA […]
Our favorite games of 2019
[ad_1] Outer Wilds Devindra HardawarSenior Editor You wake up by a campfire, staring at a night sky teeming with celestial activity. A green moon (or is it a planet?) is in the distance, a ship slowly disintegrates in space. The solar system seems vast, beautiful and dangerous all at the same time. That’s your introduction […]
‘Tetris 99’ gets a team battle mode
[ad_1] Rather than forming equally-sized teams, players choose any of the four teams they want to join. To compensate for lopsided teams, smaller groups get a boost in attack power. The group of the last player standing wins. As players get knocked out, they go into spectator mode and have to wait until the game […]
‘Tetris Royale’ brings massive battles to phones worldwide
[ad_1] The debut title, Tetris Royale, will include the hallmark 100-player battle mode. Players will compete for top spots on the leaderboards every season. It sounds pretty similar to Tetris 99 for Switch, but it could reach more players, as you won’t need a dedicated console. The classic mode will include daily challenges in which […]
‘Tetris’ turns 35 this week. It’s still the best puzzle game of all time.
[ad_1] For humans of a certain age, there are video games that everyone knows. Think: Pac-Man or the first Super Mario Bros. But it’s possible to argue that Tetris, which turns 35 on June 4th, is the most well-known game of all. If sales is your metric of choice, Tetris has sold more than 170 […]
Nintendo will let you play ‘Tetris 99’ offline for $10
[ad_1] The #Tetris99 Big Block DLC is available on Nintendo eShop for $9.99 and adds offline modes! Battle 98 bots in CPU Battle, and survive in Marathon mode to clear the most lines possible! Stay tuned for more on additional upcoming game modes. https://t.co/t6cp0KnJLT pic.twitter.com/VKvai3xRCe — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 10, 2019 With the […]