"Majesco was a natural choice to help us bring the latest evolution of the TETRIS franchise to market," said Minoru Arakawa, president and CEO, Tetris Online. "Their distribution strength and expertise in the mass market will help ensure that our upcoming Wii and Nintendo DS games reach as many fans as possible."
"We are thrilled to partner with Tetris Online to release one of the world's most popular video games of all time," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. "Everyone plays TETRIS, from casual players to seasoned pros, making it a must-have game for Wii and Nintendo DS owners of all ages."
TETRIS is one of the most addictive and recognizable video games that has won over hundreds of millions of players with its unique puzzle gameplay. After its humble beginnings in Russia, this timeless puzzle game became a worldwide phenomenon enjoyed by all. Because of its unique yet simple randomness, it is always a fresh experience and never the same game twice.
The new TETRIS games for Wii and NDS are expected to release spring 2010.