The Perfect Game: Tetris: From Russia with Love

The Tetris Revolution: Henk B. Rogers' Bold Quest to Turn a Soviet Puzzle into a Global Gaming Icon

Discover the riveting journey of Henk B. Rogers, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Tetris from a humble Soviet puzzle game into an international sensation. From programming his first hit game in Japan, to defying geopolitical boundaries in the Soviet Union, Rogers' relentless pursuit of innovation led to the creation of the Tetris Company and cemented his place in gaming history. Follow his thrilling story of high-stakes negotiations, unyielding determination, and a passion for sustainable energy that reshaped his life beyond video games.

Henk B. Rogers, a pioneering force in the video game industry, is celebrated for launching Japan's first role-playing game, "The Black Onyx," and for turning Tetris into a global phenomenon. His fearless business ventures, including his groundbreaking deal with the Soviet Union, and his advocacy for renewable energy through the Blue Planet Foundation, make Rogers a standout figure. His contributions have garnered international recognition and continue to impact the gaming industry and sustainability efforts worldwide.

Readers will find themselves captivated by the story of Tetris, a game that became an unlikely cultural phenomenon. Rogers' determination to bring Tetris to the world, coupled with his personal mission to combat climate change, makes this book both an exciting read and an inspiring call to action. Fans of video games, history, and environmental advocacy alike will be hooked from start to finish.

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Henk Rogers, who now divides his time between Honolulu, HI, Las Vegas, NV, New York, NY, and Seattle, WA respectively, is an internationally-renowned entrepreneur and video game developer, widely recognized for his contributions to the game industry and his advocacy for sustainable energy solutions. Henk's career in computer gaming began when he revolutionized Japan's video game industry and created "The Black Onyx," Japan's first role-playing game. However, he is best known as the man who turned Tetris into an international phenomenon. The story of his high-stake negotiations with the Soviet Union and Nintendo is the subject of the Apple TV+ movie, "Tetris."