What is it about Tetris that even decades after its release, and in the face of high-tech modern gaming innovation, it continues to hold such vast appeal? We've seen a range of Tetris-inspired gimmicks submitted on Trendhunter.com, and we've hand-picked our favourites for this cluster.
It was invented by Alexey Pajitnov, a Russian programmer, way back in 1985. Today it can be played on just about every gaming console and mobile phone, and has even inspired live events like Human Tetris.
Top 9 Ways to Keep Tetris Alive
Top 9 Ways To Keep Tetris Alive
Trend Themes
1. Modernized Retro Gaming - Opportunity for game developers to build off of old games and bring a fresh twist to old favorites like Tetris.
2. Nostalgic Entertainment - Nostalgia becomes a profitable entertainment market niche with opportunities for adoption by other games and toys.
3. Interactive Events - Trend can inspire more interactive events centered around classic games like Tetris that can bring fun and enthusiasm to large crowds.
Industry Implications
1. Video Games - Opportunity for video game designers to create new Tetris-like games to satisfy the players' continued interest in similar games.
2. Toys and Games - Revisiting old games like Tetris and giving them a new spin will lead to profits due to a regression in consumer preferences for traditional entertainment.
3. Events - Live events and interactive festivals collection for classic games like Tetris is a brand new business dimension that others can also explore and get involved in.