KBC 14: One of the most popular video games in the world ‘Tetris’ was invented in which of the following countries?
A) Russia
B) USA
C) India
D) Singapore
Answer: Russia
The world’s most popular video game “Tetris” was invented in Russia.
Tetris is a multimedia franchise originating from a puzzle video game created by Soviet software engineer Alexey Pajitnov in 1984. Video games with Tetris’ core mechanics have been published by several companies for multiple platforms. After a significant period of publication by Nintendo, the rights reverted to Pajitnov in 1996, who co-founded the Tetris Company with Henk Rogers to manage licensing. The franchise has since expanded into film, television, books, and music singles.
Tetris is one of the greatest early video games. By December 2011, it had sold 202 million copies, approximately 70 million physical units and 132 million paid mobile game downloads making it one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time.
The Game Boy version is one of the best-selling games of all time, with more than 35 million copies sold. Tetris is available on over 65 platforms, setting a Guinness world record for the most ported video game.
Tetris is rooted within popular culture and its popularity extends beyond the sphere of video games; imagery from the game has influenced architecture, music and cosplay. The game has also been the subject of various research studies that have analyzed its theoretical complexity and have shown its effect on the human brain following a session, in particular the Tetris effect.
Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov was awarded the prestigious Honorary Award at the Fun & Serious Games Festival at Bilbao, Spain.
In 2019, The Tetris brand turned 35 and in its monumental 35th anniversary year, a new Tetris logo was initiated.
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