Summary
A Sky News host criticized Blue Scuti, the 13-year-old player who recently broke an astonishingTetrisrecord, by stating, “BeatingTetrisis not a life goal.” TheTetrisplayer recently made history by reaching the elusive “kill screen” in the classic NES game. The remarks from the Sky News host have sparked a conversation within the gaming community regarding the value and recognition of gaming achievements.
Recently, an NESTetrisplayer called Blue Scuti achieved an impressive milestone by accomplishing what many regard as “beating the game” and setting a world record. NESTetrisrefers to the classic version of the game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in the late 1980s: a game with simple yet challenging mechanics that has fostered a dedicatedcompetitive scene at the ClassicTetrisWorld Championship. However, despite its worldwide popularity and cultural relevance, the player faced criticism from a popular British news outlet.
VGC features editor Chris Scullion posted a video of a Sky News segment where anchor Jayne Secker criticized Blue Scuti’s achievement, saying “As a mother, I would just say step away from the screen. Go outside. Get some fresh air. BeatingTetrisis not a life goal.” The mocking tone and her final remark advising the young player to “go outside” triggered a wave of responses on social media, with critiques emphasizing the importance of recognizing gaming accomplishments.
Some people find Secker’s comments “unbelievable,” questioning why the news is reported if it diminishesBlue Scuti’s impressiveTetrisachievement. In addition, others argue that kids with video game-oriented YouTube channels can make a significant amount of money, suggesting they can actually turn it into a life goal.
What Was Blue Scuti’s Tetris Accomplishment?
Blue Scuti reached the so-called “kill screen” at level 157 after a 40-minute, 1,511-line performance. The game froze and crashed at that point, making further progress unattainable; that’s why it is considered the end of the game.NESTetrisis one of the best versions of the gameand is known for its challenging nature; hence, this player’s feat was a significant accomplishment widely celebrated within the gaming community.
As a mother, I would just say step away from the screen. Go outside. Get some fresh air. Beating Tetris is not a life goal.
In an interview withThe New York Times, Blue Scuti’s mother acknowledged that her son engages in diverse activities beyond gaming, and she has never had a problem with him playingTetrisas long as his chores are done. Despite any diminishing comments, what this player accomplished will likely be remembered inTetrishistoryfor years to come. In addition, this incident prompts reflection on broader societal attitudes towards gaming achievements.
Tetris (1984)
Tetris® is the addictive puzzle game that started it all, embracing our universal desire to create order out of chaos. The Tetris game was created by Alexey Pajitnov in 1984—the product of Alexey’s computer programming experience and his love of puzzles. In the decades to follow, Tetris became one of the most successful and recognizable video games, appearing on nearly every gaming platform available.The goal of Tetris is to score as many points as possible by clearing horizontal lines of Blocks. The player must rotate, move, and drop the falling Tetriminos inside the Matrix (playing field). Lines are cleared when they are filled with Blocks and have no empty spaces. As lines are cleared, the level increases and Tetriminos fall faster, making the game progressively more challenging. If the Blocks land above the top of the playing field, the game is over.
