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Tetris comes to WiiWare: 6-Player, Online and Co-Op

11.03.2008

Tetris makes a return through Nintendo's WiiWare - with added online, co-up and 6 player madness.

Hudson and Tetris Online have announced a funky new version of the classic puzzler for the download service. Entitled "Tetris", the original formula makes a colourful return, along with added online support for up to 6-players. 2-player cooperative allows for shared action on the same plane, giving a fresh take to clearing blocks.

To add even more exclusive play, the Wii remote can be used as a pointer, and an obstacles mode for different Tetris tactics.

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Thanks to Pheonixus for the tip. Tetris is due for release in Japan in the Summer.

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Phoenom 11.03.2008#1

Here's hoping it's cheap too. Sounds damn good. Smilie

Topguy4 11.03.2008#2

Awesome! I love Tetris!! I dont understand why wiiware titles are getting added online bonuses and VC isn't. Nintendo need to sort their priorities out.

jb 11.03.2008#3

Tetris Wii sounds damn good, nice to see it as a WiiWare download as opposed to some fully-blown product . I think it will sell more as this download.

Topguy4 said:
Awesome! I love Tetris!! I dont understand why wiiware titles are getting added online bonuses and VC isn't. Nintendo need to sort their priorities out.

I think it's because they want to keep the games as they were in their entirety - i.e. same graphics, modes etc. Hopefully with WiiWare, modified VC games can come out, or at least some kinda patch/mods.

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Mandown 11.03.2008#4

Not for me, although I am keen on some of Hudson\'s other Wii Ware titles. If a new version was made by Nintendo I would be more keen on attaining a definitive version as I did not get the DS game. This looks far too plain looking and lacks any charm I can see, even Angel Solitaire looks better and is probably more fun.

Dr Mario, Star Soldier R, and FFCC: My Life as a King all look great on Wii Ware, the rest looks like tack as far as the launch titles are concerned.

( Edited 11.03.2008 15:17 by Linkyshinks )

Dr_R 11.03.2008#5

Topguy4 said:
Awesome! I love Tetris!! I dont understand why wiiware titles are getting added online bonuses and VC isn't. Nintendo need to sort their priorities out.

The VC is a gaming museum. Fabulous (and not so fabulous) relics preserved in their original form (or as near as possible). Perhaps the Wiiware channel will see updates to classic titles instead though?

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Fatman 11.03.2008#6

dude, that is awesome! Smilie

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Cheesing It Up 11.03.2008#7

Tetris? Never heard of it.

Canyarion 11.03.2008#8

A summer release. Because a Tetris game is really really much work. Smilie

Zapp 11.03.2008#9

MAN... Its the same shit over and over and over again... sequel after sequel... this game needs a story line /sarcasm!

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Glenjamin 12.03.2008#10

I hope it has items like Tetris DS had. I thought they were a great addition to the Tetris Series.

darkdude110 12.03.2008#11

Hasn't most of the WiiWare been free so far? I havn't checked in forever. Anyway if it is free that'd be awesome. I hope this turns out good and the 6 player mode is gonna be insane.

tiamat1990 12.03.2008#12

Oh shit I am SO buying this!!! I can't wait to kick some ass online! Man WiiWare is going to be insane!

Oh and man that co-op mode looks like so much fun! I can't believe no one's though of that before. My dad's credit card bil is going to skyrocket Smilie

zcollvee (aka zafarali) 12.03.2008#13

I hope its free!
I am totally getting this sexy game

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Laurelin 12.03.2008#14

Yes, I am so buying this, too! Awesome. Playing online with my friends being 600 km away and having the Tetris feeling coming up again is great.
I loved Tetris on Gameboy a lot. Want to play it again!

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mooojc 13.03.2008#15

Now this is what I need.

Yo'ster 14.03.2008#16

It is about time we saw Tetris on the Wii, and with co-op clearing nonetheless! Also, as wiiware, it will actually be affordable as compared to a packaged product.

Now I'm just hoping that we eventually see Ms. Pac-Man (SNES or Genesis) so that I can have a nice collection of classic co-op titles on the Wii.