When Ubisoft confirmed the forthcoming release of Tetris Ultimate to celebrate 30 years of block-busting brilliance, a few observers pointed out that — according to the initial announcement at least — no Nintendo platforms were getting the new instalment, which was something of a kick in the undercarriage when you consider that much of the game's success is down to the wildly popular Game Boy entry.
However, while Ubisoft hasn't been bellowing it from the rooftops, it has since been confirmed that the game is indeed making its way to a Nintendo system. The 3DS will be getting Tetris Ultimate in Autumn (or Fall, if you're of the North American persuasion) — arguably the perfect machine for such a title. However, we've already seen a version of Tetris on Nintendo's current handheld, and it's even possible to download the Game Boy original via the system's Virtual Console service — so could this be a case of unnecessary duplication?
Are you keen to see how the game turns out, or have you spent enough cash on Tetris over the years? Possibly more importantly, are we ever going to see Puyo Puyo Tetris in the west? Let us know what you think by posting a comment below.
[source cdn02.nintendo-europe.com, via gonintendo.com]
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AAMPED!!! This is the news I need to hear. Thank you Ubisoft.
Apologies for the double-post, but yes, I want to see Puyo Puyo Tetris as well, but you know Sega and the West. >:
Seeing Tetris Ultimate be on my 3DS alongside Hudson's Tetris for 3DS (Which has already clocked 148 hours) I'm sure the two variations are going to compete against each other.
I have the original on my 3DS internal memory and the DS one on a cart. That's all I need
I'm interested in this. I love Tetris. Can't wait for it.
I wish we could get Tetris DS on VC since I missed out, but I'm not holding my breath. For now I'm happy with Tetris Axis and its multitude of different modes.
Awww why does Ubisoft own the rights? It should be Nintendo, well this explains Just Dance 2015
@Peach64 The DS one is a real gem. Nintendo did that one itself, I believe?
Did they announce a DLC yet?
@Mega719 Ubisoft don't own the rights, they've just licensed the name. The Tetris Company owns the brand.
What about wii u?
Never mind but why not on Wii U too? Tetris is at home on Nintendo systems it's unfair PS4 and X1 are getting ports
I would rather Tetris Plus
30th Birthday of Tetris and the 30th Tetris Version for a Nintendo System - Fantastic!
1. Tetris, NES; Tetris, GB
(2. Tetris (Tengen), NES)
3. Tetris (BPS), NES
4. Hatris, NES; Hatris; GB
5. Super Tetris 2, NES; Super Tetris 2, SNES; Super Tetris 2 special, SNES; Super Tetris 2 gold cartridge, SNES
6. Tetris 2, NES; Tetris 2, SNES; Tetris 2, GB
7. Tetris Battle Gaiden, SNES
8. Tetris & Dr. Mario, SNES
9. Super Tetris 3, SNES
10. V-Tetris, VB
11. Tetris 3D, VB
12. Tetris Blast, GB; Super Bombliss, SNES
(13. Tetris Attack, SNES; Tetris Attack GB)
14. Tetris Plus, GB
15. Super Bombliss DX, GBC
16. Tetrisphere, N64
17. Tetris DX, GBC
18. Tetris 64, N64
19. The New Tetris, N64
20. Magical Tetris Challenge, GBC; Magical Tetris Challenge, N64
21. Tetris Advance, GBA
22. Tetris Worlds, GC; Tetris Worlds, GBA
23. Pokemon Tetris, Pokemon mini
24. Tetris DS, DS
25. Tetris Party, WiiWare
26. Tetris Party Deluxe, Wii; Tetris Party Deluxe, DS
(27. Tetris Party Live, DSi)
28. Tetris Axis, 3DS
29. PuyoPuyo Tetris, 3DS, PuyoPuyo Tetris Wii U
30. Tetris Ultimate, 3DS
It's not PuyopuyoTetris, but at least the Tetris half is coming. Now for the Puyopuyo half...
Hudson / Nintendo / Sega any one of those would do a better job than EA or Ubisoft.
Haven't been Ubisoft game on 3DS in a while, since like 2011?
I wonder if this will make it to North America.
I also wonder if Puyo Tetris will ever leave Japan.
@Damo Yup. I think it was Nintendo SPD, to be more specific.
I gotta say i've been wanting a new Tetris but, why is Ubisoft publishing this instead of Nintendo??? Ubisoft is rubbing me the wrong way lately.
@Mega719 The rights get passed around alot, Tetris Axis was developed by Konami.
"...could this be a case of unnecessary duplication?"
Not for Ubi-Soft, who just picked up the franchise rights. Hudson developed Tetris Axis while Nintendo published it.
@BooJoh That could happen, Tetris DS was published by Nintendo and was in my opinion one of the best versions. Such a shame it can't be played online anymore though
Why not WiiU!?!?! Tetris DS is already fantastic on DS and 3DS, but I'm stuck with Tetris Party in the Wii channel and would love some 1080p Tetris and GamePad Tetris
Wii U Tetris please!
@XFsWorld there was Rayman Origins
Yay! But we still need Tetris for Wii U now that Nintendo killed the Tetris Party wi-fi. The only good thing about a third party not making Tetris for Wii U is that if Nintendo has to make it they will do a better job of it.
No way am I giving Ubisoft a dime off their acquisition of the Tetris franchise.
Hopefully the 4x1 long pieces needed to get a 4-line combo won't be sold separately as DLC...
Maybe I'll wait till next year when they release Ultimate Tetris 2...
I have Tetris Axis so I dunno if this would even be worth it to me.
I'll just play it on facebook.
The problem with these new releases of Tetris is that they all try to add on unnecessary features to "improve" it. Tetris was essentially perfected on the Gameboy.
Have Tetris Axis but I don't like it (crap music, annoying 3d and garbage graphics) and Tetris DS (which is awesome). Will wait for pricing and reviews to decide.
I want this on Wii U!
I have Tetris Axis but I really don't play it that much anymore. Tetris Blitz on mobile is pretty intense though with the weekly tournaments and the multiple power ups to choose from. Not excited for this version just yet.
Hopefully, it'll be better than Tetris DS. Or at least better than Tetris Axis (a major disappointment compared to Tetris DS).
Now why wouldn't Ubi post this on wii u eshop as well?? I would assume would not be a big risk for them..hmm
If they mean for this one to be the be all end all of tetris, I may make one final tetris purchase, at least until the 50th anniversary on my Nintendo ON.
As long as they do not IAP the hell out of this it should be good, I mean how hard is it to screw up Tetris?
I rather have it on wii u. stupid ubisoft.
@SanderEvers in soviet russia tetris play U.
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