Dan Amoroso

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Joshua Duckworth |Dan Amoroso

For many, Tetris is one of the most influential video games of all time. The impact it had on the gaming industry can't be overstated. It has endured for over 40 years by finding new ways to remain relevant, and has firmly established its place in video game history. Created by video game designer Alexey Pajitnov, Tetris' success was accelerated when it was licensed to Nintendo for use on the Game Boy, a deal which was negotiated by Henk Rogers.

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Dan Amoroso |Joshua Duckworth

Henk Rogers firmly established himself as part of the foundation of the video game industry when he negotiated a deal to license Tetris to Nintendo in the 1990s. Since then, it has gone on to become one of the most important franchises in the industry, and Rogers co-founded The Tetris Company, building on Tetris' success in new and innovative ways. This innovation shows no signs of slowing down, and Rogers has some exciting new ideas on the horizon.

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Dan Amoroso |Joshua Duckworth

For many who were born in the 70s and 80s, video games will forever be linked to the image of playing Tetris on the Nintendo Game Boy. The game has maintained its global popularity even today, with countless modern updates keeping it firmly in the public eye. The fact it can be used to improve memory, or even as a way to deal with trauma, has helped to ensure it continues to find a new audience as well as still satisfy its existing one.

Feb 10, 2025 | gamerant.com | Dan Amoroso |Joshua Duckworth

Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger. Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment.

Jan 28, 2025 | gamerant.com | Joshua Duckworth |Dan Amoroso

WWE 2K25 has finally been revealed by developer 2K Interactive, and it is shaping up to be one of the series' biggest, most ambitious entries to date. With a roster of 300 superstars, new match types like Bloodline Rules and the Underground Match, and an all-new mode called The Island, WWE 2K25 hopes to dominate the ring when it releases in March. As is usually the case with the WWE 2K series, three different editions of WWE 2K25 will be available at launch.