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This was a pretty interesting video on the progression of world records on NES Tetris and the code that creates the kill screen.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That was surprisingly interesting! I had no idea that people are still playing Tetris on NES. I ended up watching the whole thing. Crazy how they managed to push the limits further and further..

[–] [email protected] 14 points 10 months ago

I know! I found it through Hacker News and was skeptical about it given the click bait looking thumbnail and title but it turned out to be pretty decent. That record holder looks like he's about 12 - so weird to think of someone that young playing an NES game.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

"first time player"

He is not, he's just young.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I think they mean it's the first time a player has reached a kill screen, not that it was his first time playing the game

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's what they meant as well, but the phrasing is not the best lol

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

This is a fantastic video. Watched it on my lunch break. I was aware of the rolling method, but all of the developments after that were news to me. Very cool.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

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