Pixel Pantheon · On This Day

December 22 in Gaming History

1 moment from the museum's collection happened on this date.

1988 — 38 years ago

Tetris released for Famicom in Japan

Tetris arrived on Japan's Famicom, starting the puzzle phenomenon's march from Soviet computers to living rooms worldwide.

Source: MobyGames, This Day in Game History (December 22)
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