Classic Tetris World Championship

Esports

The Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC) is a video game competition series hosted by the SoCal Gaming Expo. Launched in 2010 during filming of Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters, it uses the 1989 Nintendo version of Tetris on Nintendo Entertainment System consoles and CRT displays. After tournaments in Los Angeles and Portland, the event has been held in Pasadena, California, since 2024. Matches are streamed online with live-edited screens and a heads-up display.

Launched: 2010
Game platform: 1989 Nintendo version of Tetris on NES consoles
Current location: Pasadena, California, since 2024

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Article: Classic Tetris World Championship (English Wikipedia)
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