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The Perfect Game

Tetris: From Russia with Love

Henk B. Rogers 

(Author)

Marc Benioff 

(Foreword by)
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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.


Product Details

PublisherDi Angelo Publications
Publish DateApril 01, 2025
Pages350
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781962603201
Dimensions8.7 X 5.7 X 1.1 inches | 1.4 pounds

About the Author

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."

Marc Benioff is Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Founder of Salesforce and a pioneer of cloud computing. Under Benioff's leadership, Salesforce has become a Fortune 150 company and the largest enterprise applications company in the world.


Reviews

Henk B. Rogers' The Perfect Game: Tetris - From Russia With Love is a gripping memoir and historical account of the high-stakes battle to secure the global rights to Tetris, the iconic Soviet-born puzzle game. Blending autobiography with corporate intrigue, Rogers--a key figure in Tetris' commercialization--offers an insider's perspective on the game's journey from Cold War-era Russia to worldwide phenomenon. The book excels as both a business thriller and a tribute to gaming history, though it occasionally prioritizes personal narrative over broader cultural analysis. --Sarah Jensen, NetGalley reviewer
I really enjoyed reading this book. It's not often that you get an inside story about the creation of a popular item, but this one cracked that mold.

--Mike Micchelsen (freelance journalist)


Many years ago I got a Gameboy with Tetris as a gift. I wasn't a gamer before, but one taste of playing Tetris and I'm still a gamer over thirty years later so I was excited to read about the game that started a lifelong hobby. I loved Alexey's memories and was glad they were part of the story. I really loved the story of how Tetris came to fruition and it made me want to play the original game again. In fact, I can hear the song playing in my head right now. If you loved Tetris like I did, you will love the story of how you got the opportunity to play it.

--NetGalley reviewer


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