The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

The Crazy Story of Tetris: From USSR blocks to USA Stardom

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In this episode of the Compendium, buckle up for a wild ride with Tetris, the game that escaped the Iron Curtain and won the world! With Adam in the driver's seat, he tells us all about the block-dropping bonanza that is the story of Tetris, from where it all started in Soviet Russia to its global domination driven by the USA. It's a story filled with undercover deals, Cold War intrigue, and yes, those addictively annoying blocks.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

  1. "The Tetris Effect" by Dan Ackerman - A lively dive into the game's fascinating backstory.
  2. Interviews with Alexey Pajitnov - Insights straight from the Tetris master himself.
  3. "From Russia with Love: The Journey of Tetris" - A captivating documentary on Tetris's origins.
  4. "Henk Rogers: Mastering the Game" - Get up close and personal with Tetris's key promoter.
  5. "Tetris - From the USSR to Today" - An article that pieces together Tetris's global impact.

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    Host & Show Info

    • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
    • About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
    • Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
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