EMP adds late-night hours for ‘Art of Video Games’ exhibit; Tetris tourney tonight

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In a Tetris mood tonight? You should probably head to the EMP, then. As its kickass exhibit called The Art of Video Games winds down, the downtown Seattle museum is hosting a series of late-night tournaments. Tonight until 8 p.m. is the Mighty Tetris Tournament, while a Mario Kart tourney will be held April 18 and a “Super… Read More…

How to succeed in Tetris and life: 7 secrets of an 18 year-old Tetris Grand Master

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You can find dedication in all kinds of places. The office. The football field. The glossy, old-school arcade tucked in the back of Ballard’s Full Tilt Ice Cream. Eighteen-year-old Kevin Birrell is here most every night. The University of Washington freshman is one of just 5 people — 2 outside Japan — to have achieved… Read More…

Nerd Notes: A dad embarrasses his kid for a year and Peanuts on Twitter

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Microsoft releases a teaser trailer for Halo 4. Master Chief is still a mega hunk, sporting a mega gun.   Tetris had a birthday earlier this week (27 years old!). Here are 10 facts about your favorite unbeatable game. Introducing the Talk-o-Meter app. The passive aggressive department’s R&D is starting to pay off. When Peanuts met… Read More…