You know those times when you turn on your favourite classic NES title, casually play about with it for a while, and then accidentally set a world record in one of the most intense, concentration-centric video games of all time? Nope, neither do we. Amazingly, though, this very thing just happened to a Twitch streamer and it is rather breathtaking to behold.
Jonas Neubauer (AKA NubbinsGoody) was streaming live whilst actually attempting to break the record for clearing 100 lines in Tetris. During the attempt he casually noted how he had very quickly reached 300,000 points (another well-known Tetris world record), and continued to blast his way to the 100 lines. After messing up the attempt, he turned to the comments to find that he had actually broken the record for reaching 300,000 points in an amazing 1:57. You can watch the events unfold below.
The adrenaline rush and pure excitement that emanate from him as he realises what he has accomplished is something that many of us can kind of relate to - finally defeating a really hard boss, or clearing a particularly challenging platforming section for example - but obtaining an actual world record is something else entirely. He even went on to claim the record for clearing 100 lines shortly after.
Do you think you could give Jonas a run for his money, or - like us - are you just left feeling entirely dumbfounded? Let us know your thoughts with a comment.
[source youtube.com]
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So this guy is accidentally getting world records in Tetris? Geez. Couldn't actually get one of those if I was trying 😆
All in a days work!
@Danpal65 He is a pro Tetris player. That was no "accident", he was just focussing on getting another world record.
Wow that was pretty cool!
I haven't really played NES Tetris, but in the Game Boy it was easy to get the 100 lines. Is it that difficult on the NES, then?
EDIT: OK, without underestimating the record, I see it consisted of getting the 300.000 points in UNDER 2 MINUTES. But playing normally I guess you could get these 300.000 points or 100 lines eventually.
@Chandlero Sorry, I know, he was going for a different one and what he did takes huge amounts of practice and skill. It's just that he accidentally gets a different one when most people wouldn't come close to getting any on purpose. Just thought it was funny
This guy is good he is the best player in the world
@Danpal65 Yes, it is funny However, the article itself is misleading. "[...]casually play about with it for a while[...]" is not what he did, obviously.
That was mesmerising watching that, I can’t play Tetris that fast 😮
lmao that reaction was gold
@Majima yeah, saying "twitch streamer" is a little too far, he might not be looking for it at this time, but he clearly has the skills to do it anyway
lmao he just leaves the room like a boss
I'm pretty good at Tetris, though I never actually played the NES version.
I'm sure I couldn't give any of the records on that site a run without some serious training sessions.
Boom! World Record for Jonas!
Boom! Tetris for Jeff! I mean Jonas
he's not casually playing... he's got a clock going and he's the best classic tetris player... clearly he's trying to do it purposefully...
Incredible skills on display there. Bonus points for doing it with a very distracting, bright yellow package of Lysol wipes right next to his face.
Always be streaming or recording, I say. You'll never know when something cool will happen. (intentional or not)
Ummmm ... Was he so excited he had to use the bathroom?
Once I make it to level 9 I'm done, lol.
I’ve been trying to do that all my life.....
His name is Jonas,
He's carrying the wheel.
Thanks for all you've shown us,
But this is how we feel:
Great Job!
Damn he's good. I don't know that I could half that in my prime.
Haha, getting mad because he 'only' broke the 30.000 points time record
He played for a 4 line combo when the score was just shy of 300,000, so he could've shaved a few more seconds, had he been playing for that record...!
Wow, I can play Tetris pretty well but this guy is on a completely different level. Amazing.
If you're interested in high-level Tetris and the community, I highly suggest watching the documentary "The Ecstasy of Order".
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