Tetris 99 Getting Physical Version In America

Nintendo of America has announced that a physical version of Tetris 99 is coming soon. It will officially release on September 6, complete with all of the latest DLC and a one-year subscription to Nintendo Switch Online for $29.99. In addition, two offline local multiplayer modes will be added to the game’s Big Block DLC later this year. Up to eight friends can battle together in Local Arena, while two players can share Joy-Con controllers in 2P Share Battle.

Now you can own a physical version of #Tetris99 with all of the latest DLC AND a 1-year #NintendoSwitchOnline subscription for $29.99. Grab your copy in stores and start playing on 9/6. pic.twitter.com/onW89TNSuF

— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) July 16, 2019

Tetris Effect Comes To PC Next Week

When Tetris Effect was released the game was exclusive to PlayStation 4 / PlayStation VR for all its virtual reality functionality. Now it has been announced that Tetris Effect is coming to PC via the Epic Games Store on July 23.

The PC version of Tetris Effect will support 4K resolution, graphical options that weren't present on the PlayStation 4, support for VR headsets like Vive and Rift, uncapped framerate, and more. 

The VR aspect will also have things like adjustable particle size and volume, texture filtering, and other options that Enhance Games will detail later. Check out the PC announcement trailer below.

Dataminer Reveals New Modes Are Coming For Tetris 99

A dataminer has discovered a number of new modes for Tetris 99 which will presumably be introduced in the coming weeks/months. Here is what OatmealDome has found so far:

• “Team Battle”: Two giant teams clash. Be on the winning side”
• “COM Battle”: “Battle against 98 bots. Defeat the machines!” (supports both 99 Battle and Team Battle).You can also change the CPU difficulty in COM Battle.
• “Marathon”: score attack -> 200 lines or endless. It appears you can also change the starting level.

Other assorted Tetris 99 tidbits:

- You can change the CPU difficulty in COM Battle
- There will be a "Tetrominos drop at 20G" setting in some mode
- You can change the starting level in Marathon(?)
- The max rank is 99★. You will need 6820475 total EXP. Better start grinding.

— LovemealDome & Simonx22 💕 (@OatmealDome) February 15, 2019

Puyo Puyo Tetris Coming To Nintendo Switch And PS4 In April

If you have the insatiable urge to stack, match, and clear colorful objects you’re in luck, because Puyo Puyo Tetris is coming to the Americas on April 25 and Europe on April 28! Get ready to dive into a colorful puzzle cocktail blended with a variety of addictive Puyo Puyo and Tetris game modes!

Seriously, there’s a whole lot of modes that will quench the thirst of the most weathered puzzle game veteran. Looking for a wacky single-player experience that features characters from the Puyo Puyo/Tetris universe and tons of unique challenges? Adventure mode is right up your alley. Want to sharpen your skills via the CPU? Solo Arcade mode is what you need. If the thrill of competing against other human beings is more your style, we’ve got SO many Multiplayer modes that’ll tickle your fancy. Check them out below:

• Versus – Players compete head-to-head in either Puyo Puyo or Tetris to fight in the puzzle fight of their life.
• Swap – Players’ abilities are put to the ultimate test when they compete on both Puyo Puyo and Tetris boards, which switch back and forth at set intervals.
• Fusion – A true hybrid game where players compete with Puyos and Tetriminos together on the same board, requiring deft, on-the-fly thinking to become victorious.
• Big Bang – It’s a race to the finish as players compete against each other to clear unique challenge boards as quickly as possible to win.
• Party – Players compete on Puyo or Tetris boards, but the puzzles feature special items that when activated either help players or harm their opponents.

Puyo Puyo Tetris will be available in the Americas (April 25) and Europe (April 28) for the PlayStation4 and Nintendo Switch. The PlayStation 4 version will be available only in a physical format for $29.99, but the Nintendo Switch version will be available digitally for $29.99 and physically for $39.99, with a special launch edition that includes two Puyo Puyo- and Tetris-themed keychains while supplies last. The special launch edition of Puyo Puyo Tetris on the Nintendo Switch will only be available in quantities limited to pre-orders and first-run printings of the game in the Americas.