13-year-old Willis Gibson from Oklahoma, US, conquered Tetris, reaching level 157 and crashing the game, a feat previously only achieved by AI.
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What is Tetris game?
Tetris is a classic puzzle video game where players arrange falling geometric shapes to complete lines and prevent the screen from filling up
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Level 29 myth
Gamers for long believed level 29 was the highest attainable level, but advancements in techniques have pushed beyond this limit.
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Hypertapping breakthrough
In 2010, professional gamer Thor Aackerlund reached level 30 using "hypertapping" technique, which involves rapidly vibrating fingers to move the controller faster than the in-game speed.
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Gaming community congratulates
Tetris CEO Maya Rogers and Classic Tetris World Champion Justin Yu congratulated Gibson for defying the game's preconceived limits.
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Tetris' 40th anniversary
As Tetris approaches its 40th anniversary, Gibson's accomplishment sets new records and inspires gamers to push boundaries further.