13-Year-Old Tetris Marvel Becomes First Person to Fully Conquer Game

In a groundbreaking achievement, a 13-year-old Tetris mastermind, known as Blue Scuti, has shattered barriers by becoming the first human to conquer the iconic game on its original NES platform.

This young prodigy achieved what was once thought to be solely in the realm of AI: forcing Tetris into a kill screen. This historical moment in gaming, captured in a dramatic 38-minute YouTube video, showcases Blue Scuti's skillful navigation through the game, leading to a world-record-shattering performance in score, level, and total lines in the 34-year-old retro classic.

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13 Year Old Tetris Marvel Becomes First Person to Beat Game

The video captures the tension and exhilaration as Blue Scuti narrowly recovers from a misplaced block, his reaction oscillating between disbelief and sheer joy as he edges closer to the unprecedented victory. "Oh my God! Yes! I’m going to pass out," he exclaims, as the game freezes, marking his monumental success. His achievement not only sets new records but also pays an emotional tribute to his late father, Adam Gibson.

How Blue Scuti "Beat" Tetris: The 'Rolling' Technique

The secret to Blue Scuti's extraordinary feat lies in the rolling controller technique. Revolutionizing the world of competitive Tetris, this method involves rolling fingers along the bottom of an NES controller to achieve lightning-fast block movements, allowing for up to 20 D-pad presses per second. This technique has not only surpassed the older "hyper tapping" method but has also redefined the limits of human capability in playing Tetris.

The Classic Tetris YouTube channel highlights the potential of this technique, suggesting that players could "theoretically play forever … or as long as the game can handle it."

Congrats, Blue Scuti on the well-deserved accomplishment!

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