Well ladies and gentlemen, it appears that we have topped out. We have reached the final blog entry. I must say, I am a tad bit teary eyed at I write this final post but I am glad to be done with all things Tetris. At least writing about it two times a week… I am rather shocked and proud that I was able to continue with my scatter brained and last minute idea.

With having such a love-hate relationship with this topic, it was both exciting and frustrating to have the task of picking both my own and Bo’s brain for ideas. The ideas have evolved throughout the semester but the overall premise has remained intact and for that, I feel as though this blog has been a success.

My sole hope for this blog was to open the eyes of others of this completely foreign world. Whether I was successful or not will remain unknown. Who knows, maybe next year one of my classmates will be participating in the 5th Annual Tetris World Championships or maybe not. Either way, I hope interest was sparked into this concept and that something was learned along the way.

Overall, congratulations to all who have reached successes in this game and those who have yet to achieve what they have set out to do.
 
Logically, it would make sense that there would be a shortage and eventual end to ‘max-out’ scores being reached. The annual Tetris Tournaments and release of the documentary ‘Ecstasy of Order’ have help to revive the slowly diminishing Tetris community. It appears that in the past year or so, veterans and newbies alike have both reached victories and successes in the game. Whether that’s a ‘max-out’ or a new personal best, the Tetris community is continually shifting and evolving as the competition gets larger and much fiercer.

A ‘max-out’ has been reached by yet another individual. This particular individual has placed within the top eight at the Tetris World Championships both this year and last. His scores have seemed vary significantly since his introduction into the Tetris community; eventually climbing the ranks and becoming one of the best.

Joshua Tolles, became victorious today when his score flipped and shone the bright blue screen with white letters… 999,999. He immediately erupts with (vulgar) celebration.

"I am never, EVER playing NES Tetris again."
A statement they all seem to say, but never follow.