Over a year has passed since our last broadcast, and we are glad to be
back on the air! NageCast returns with its second episode.
Tune in for an inside look into the upcoming Nintendo Age campout and
the Tetris World Championships in Los Angeles, California.
After months of whispers and rumors, the movie tentatively titled THE TETRIS MASTERS Ecstasy of Order is ready to shine.
Dain contacted Robin Mihara shortly after the e-zine article on the movie came out, daring Robin to persuade him to become an Executive producer.
It didn't take much coaxing, and shortly after Nathan Graybeal (and his lovely wife) signed on as well.
In truth, within 48 hours of the article coming out, 90%+ of the shares were spoken for.
Trailer for tournament and documentary:
Here is a small glimpse of the good fortune that has transpired since the article:
- Alexey Pajitnov (Inventor of Tetris) and Henk Rogers (CEO of Tetris) will most likely be speaking with us, via webcam from Moscow during the event (broadcasted on the big screen) or in some shape or form.
- Thor Aackerlund (Thor) will be driving from his home in Texas to meet Robin after 20 years and possibly compete (we hope!)
- Patrick B (Pat the NES Punk) will be co-hosting the Tournament.
- Vince Clemente (UncleTusk) has been brought on as our Event Director for the tournament and a Producer of the film.
- Chris Tang (vicviper573) top competitive gamer, designer, Mr. everything is going to join the cast and advise on tournament structure
-Josh Byerly (qixmaster) is coming on the road trip to help where he can, and be ready to throw the hammer down when needed
On July 28th, Robin, Josh, Adam and the Director of Photography Dan (flown in from Chicago) will all hop in a van for the road trip part of the film.
San Fransisco, Las Vegas and L.A. are all stops along the way.
We will meet with our Producers in Las Vegas while attending CGE.
Then we will travel to Los Angeles and stay in a beach house in Laguna Beach.
The movie that started as a simple idea between Adam and Robin has taken a life of it's own.
Nearly everything that has been thought up and has come to fruition.
Wish us luck during our final few weeks of shooting, and follow us on NintendoAge.com to see what the newest happenings are.
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Classic TETRIS World Championship - August 8th, 2010
Former Nintendo World Champion and
Tetris expert Robin Mihara has brought together the greatest Classic
Tetris players for an event like no other. For the first time, record
holding players from around the country will meet in competition before a
live audience. No more internet scoreboards, no more second chances,
just a good old fashioned face-to-face live tournament for the ages.
Held at the Downtown Independent Theater
in Los Angeles, California, the Classic Tetris World Championship will
be an all-day event open to the public. Come test your skills against
the world's greatest players and compete for a spot in the semi-finals! Click here to buy tickets.
When: August 8th, 2010.
Qualifying round at noon, Semi-Finals at 3PM, Finals at 5PM. Rooftop
After Party with chiptunes DJs at 6.
Where: Downtown Independent Theater 251 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Admission: $10 (includes one qualifying attempt. Additional attempts available for $3)
