Meet the First Ever Human to Beat the Tetris Game:Who is Willis Gibson?

For decades, Tetris reigned supreme. The deceptively simple puzzle game, with its cascading tetrominoes and frantic rotations, captivated players worldwide yet remained unconquered. Its 29-level marathon mode, ending in an "unofficial" 30th level known for its near-impossible speed, seemed like an unscalable peak. That is, until Willis Gibson entered the scene.

Willis Gibson is a 13-year-old enthusiastic gamer who is known by his gaming alias "Blue Scuti.” He became the first player in the world to reach the kill screen of Tetris, while his viewers followed the progress. 

The over-40-minute video documents Willis's nail-biting journey through the notoriously difficult game's 29 levels. With each passing stage, the tension mounts as the blocks fall faster and the pressure intensifies. Willis remains laser-focused, his fingers flying across the controller with inhuman precision.

But it's the video's final moments that truly leave viewers speechless. As Willis navigates the treacherous final level, his voice cracks with a mix of elation and exhaustion. "Oh my God!" he screams repeatedly, the raw emotion palpable even through the screen. He finally reaches the game's end. He uploaded the video on YouTube for all the Tetris enthusiasts to enjoy. 

"It's never been done by a human before," declared Classic Tetris World Championship president Vince Clemente, his voice tinged with awe. "It's basically something that everyone thought was impossible until a couple of years ago."

Born in the mind of Soviet software engineer Alexey Pajitnov, Tetris captivated the world with its simple elegance. Players manoeuvre and rotate falling blocks, clearing lines as they stack them neatly within a rectangular grid. Once a line is complete, it disappears, offering precious space and breathing room for the next blocks.

The magic of Tetris lies in its deceptive simplicity. As levels progress, the blocks fall faster, demanding lightning-fast reflexes and strategic thinking. However, for years, Level 29 was considered the game's end, a point where humans could no longer keep pace with the cascading blocks.

But the Tetris community, a passionate and dedicated bunch, refused to accept defeat. Through years of practice, meticulous analysis, and innovative techniques like "hypertapping" and "rolling," players managed to push beyond Level 29. They discovered a hidden truth: the game's code couldn't handle the immense pace, eventually glitching out and crashing at a certain point.

This "kill screen" became the ultimate frontier, a tantalising glimpse into the unknown. While AI programmes had reached and documented it, no human had ever conquered the beast.

However, Willis did the impossible and managed to score the victory in the game. His victory wasn't just about conquering a video game. It was a testament to human perseverance, dedication, and the ability to push beyond perceived limitations.