Learn how Tetris became a global phenomenon through Henk Rogers new memoir
Co-Founder of The Tetris Company, Henk Rogers recently released a new memoir detailing his involvement with Tetris and his role in making it a global phenomenon.
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It was all the way back in 1984 that Alexey Pajitnov created the global phenomenon known as “Tetris”, which has subsequently become one of the most recognisable video games in history.
But during its first 4 years of its existence, it remained mostly unknown outside of its origin country: The Soviet Union, or more specifically; Russia. Due to the country’s strict communications with the outside world, it would take a whole 4 years before the game developer and entrepreneur Henk Rogers discovered it by chance.
Now, Henk Rogers has published his own personal memoir titled: “The Perfect Game: Tetris: From Russia With Love”
On Amazon, the book is described as follows:
Discover the riveting journey of Henk B. Rogers, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Tetris from a humble Soviet puzzle game into an international sensation. From programming his first hit game in Japan, to defying geopolitical boundaries in the Soviet Union, Rogers’ relentless pursuit of innovation led to the creation of the Tetris Company and cemented his place in gaming history. Follow his thrilling story of high-stakes negotiations, unyielding determination, and a passion for sustainable energy that reshaped his life beyond video games.
Henk B. Rogers, a pioneering force in the video game industry, is celebrated for launching Japan’s first role-playing game, “The Black Onyx,” and for turning Tetris into a global phenomenon. His fearless business ventures, including his groundbreaking deal with the Soviet Union, and his advocacy for renewable energy through the Blue Planet Foundation, make Rogers a standout figure. His contributions have garnered international recognition and continue to impact the gaming industry and sustainability efforts worldwide.
If you’re interested in more books about Tetris, New Game Now recommends checking out “The Tetris Effect” by Dan Ackerman released in 2016 which tells a third-party account of the original story.
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Henk Rogers, Alexey Pajitnov and the story behind Tetris was also featured in the 2023 Apple TV+ Movie titled “Tetris”, although in a somewhat more fictional manner.
If you find reading to be boring, you can check out the trailer for the “Tetris” movie below
