This week saw yet another Nintendo Direct hit our screens and alongside some exciting new titles, there was one classic that stood out.
Yesterday saw the Indie World Showcase andNintendoDirect: Partner Showcase air which included over 40 minutes of news about upcoming titles.
Check out the trailer forTetris Effect: Connectedbelow!
With a lot to cover during the livestream, it was easy to get overwhelmed with all the future Nintendo titles but it was one in particular which stood out for fans of the classics.
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The NES version ofTetriswhich dates back to 1989/90 is set to arrive on theNintendo Switchlater this year as part of Nintendo’s plan to revive the classics.
Although we did not receive an official release date, we did see a sneak peek of the game towards the end of theTetris Forevertrailer.
Not only that but this will be the first time Japan receives the Nintendo version of the NES title.
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Tetriswill be joining the Switch’s NES library alongside some much-loved titles such asSuper Mario Bros. 3,The Legend of Zelda, EarthBound BeginningsandNinja Gaiden.
To be eligible to play, you must of course own a Nintendo Switch and also be a member of the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Other than that, it is completely free.
“If I recall correctly, this is the first time the NES version ofTetrishas ever been rereleased,” one fan said about the news.
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“That’s neat. The Tengen version on the NES is better in just about every way, but that thing’s never gonna see the light of day again, so this is a neat consolation prize.”
Another said, “I’m more excited aboutTetris Foreverannounced at the same Direct, but I’ve never played the NES version ofTetrisso I will definitely check it out. The more Tetrises (Tetrii?) the better.”
I quite agree.
Topics:Nintendo Switch,Nintendo
