Tetris had never been beat by a human, until 13-year-old Willis Gibson did it : NPR
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Before last month, no human had ever been known to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris. Artificial intelligence had done so, but then came Willis Gibson, who only needed 39 minutes.
Before last month, no human had ever been known to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris. Artificial intelligence had done so, but then came Willis Gibson, who only needed 39 minutes.
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Oklahoma teen may be first person to beat original Tetris
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Factpro on Instagram: The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially “beat” the original Nintendo version of the game —
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Oklahoma teen may be first person to beat original Tetris
Willis Gibson, 13, becomes the first person to complete Tetris, triggering the 'true kill screen' at level 157
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World's first person to 'beat' Tetris, world record set by Willis Gibson
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Oklahoma teen may be first person to beat original Tetris
Willis Gibson, 13, becomes the first person to complete Tetris, triggering the 'true kill screen' at level 157
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Tetris had never been beat by a human, until 13-year-old Willis Gibson did it : NPR
Game One PH on Instagram: Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old from Oklahoma, is believed to be the first person ever to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris. He reached the kill screen
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Tetris had never been beat by a human, until 13-year-old Willis Gibson did it : NPR