In a remarkable feat that has left the gaming community astounded, 13-year-old Willis Gibson from Oklahoma has achieved what was once deemed impossible—becoming the first human being to conquer the classic Nintendo video game Tetris, a challenge that has persisted for over three decades since its release.
Known by the online alias ‘Blue Scuti,’ Gibson documented his record-breaking accomplishment in a video where he navigated through the game’s intricate levels, reaching an astonishing level 157 in a mere 38 minutes. The triumphant moment came to a halt at the game’s infamous “kill screen,” marking the de-facto conclusion to Tetris, with his score reading a perfect ‘999999.’
The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated, considering that until a few years ago, advancing to level 29 was considered the upper limit for players. Prior to Gibson’s breakthrough, only specially-designed artificial intelligence bots had managed to force the game to its kill screen.
Throughout the video, the intensity builds as Gibson skillfully maneuvers falling blocks, expressing a mix of anticipation and disbelief. “Please crash,” he exclaims before the inevitable freeze of the game. Overwhelmed by the moment, he joyfully exclaims, “Yes! I’m going to pass out. I can’t feel my hands.”
Tetris, created by Soviet engineer Alexei Pajitnov in 1984, has been a gaming icon for 34 years, captivating players with its challenging gameplay involving arranging falling blocks into horizontal lines at ever-increasing speeds. Gibson’s achievement has shattered preconceived notions about the game’s limits and stands as a testament to human perseverance and skill.
Vince Clemente, president of the Classic Tetris World Championship, emphasized the historic nature of Gibson’s feat, stating, “It’s never been done by a human before. It’s basically something that everyone thought was impossible until a couple of years ago.”
Maintaining a rigorous practice routine of approximately 20 hours per week, Gibson, who began playing Tetris just two years ago, has swiftly risen to become one of the top competitive players in the United States. In addition to his groundbreaking crash of Tetris, he claims to have broken the overall scoring record and secured three other Tetris world records.
Dedicating his extraordinary achievement to his late father Adam, who recently passed away, Gibson’s accomplishment goes beyond the realm of gaming, embodying a poignant tribute and a remarkable milestone in the history of Tetris.
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