13-year-old Willis Gibson, the first person to beat the original Tetris, is surprised by game creator Alexey Pajitnov during a Zoom interview with NBC News’ Valerie Castro.
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Did his dad pass because of the so called excess death that’s going on in this world?
Now this is how the story should have been reported, not telling the kid to go outside.
This is how you cover the news unlike Skynews.
GGWP.
It’s like an audience with the video games’ holy father.
Man finally a news reporter that doesn't make fun of him.
This is how you react to something Amazing sky news can learn a thing or two from this
Eat your heart out Billy Mitchell. King of Kong? Meet the Titan of Tetris 🎉
What a cool kid.
The last line of this news segment should have been, "Ah, things will fall into place."
Keep up millionaires
See Sky News, it isn't that hard to congratulate a 13-year-old boy for such a big achievement.
"Despite his over the top reaction"
You should see GD players' reactions to beating demons if you think that's over the top💀
im pretty sure like 2 other people achieved this so far within a day 2 after him. tetris scene is crazy right now
Great news coverage! Respectful and kind! A wise person once said "enjoy the little things in life" ❤❤❤ this is the greatest achievement in the gaming world, and for the tetris community.
Who is the black anchor with short hair's name? I swear I worked with her once
Can't believe some news outlets decided to make fun of this kid for being so dedicated, as if it's somehow a bad thing. Congrats Willis.
🫡🫡 Willis is a true gaming pioneer for his achievement! Well done lad!
I'm glad they showed him do the hand movements. There's a whole history behind the way Tetris players have evolved holding the controller to rotate blocks faster.
Awww what a great memory for him!
Im happy she didnt tell him to go outside and touch some grass.
I want this kid to represent humanity in the new season of Record of Ragnarok!
Congratulations Willis 🎉
Your dad is really proud of you Willis!
Dude this is the plot of yu-gi-oh! Can someone check if that 13 year old kid's grandpa is okey?
people who don't follow stuff like this fail to realize how big of a deal this is, it's been know for a while that it could be done by the use of computer programs who are 100% perfect at making moves called "tool assisted runs" but no one thought a human could pull it off, and for someone as young as 13 is crazy, there are hundreds of extremely skilled teenage and adult players attempting to outdo each other all the time but none of them pulled this off
He needs to be honoured by the president at the Whitehouse. This is an epic achievement.
I’m glad they didn’t belittle him like other news outlets we know.
Achievement unlocked: Meet the creator
what about jefre epstein passanger LIST???
wow
Your Father and Jonas are looking down on you budddy. They would be extremely proud of you.
kudos to NBC for covering this story properly and for setting up the virtual call with the creators
That’s so wholesome
"13-year-old talks to Tetris creator on a computer after beating original game…hopes to meet him someday"…..there…..I fixed the title for ya'. Your welcome.
What a boss
Imagine that, actually praising a kid for something awesome instead of telling them to "go outside" lol
Billy Mitchell is about to release a VHS of him beating it first.
AMAZING!
Wow just wait for this kids reaction when he finally scores
As a 15-year-old, I'm not jealous of this kid, I'm literally proud of him. Just did a fantastic job of that