POYO!
Quick-thinking Nintendo Switch puzzlerTetris 99is still going strong, and has been tasking platoons of players to bust their blocks with speed, precision, and efficiency ever since its surprise launch back in the winter of 2019. In fact, the title is about to celebrate with its29th Maximus Cup: online tournaments themed aroundgreat Nintendo titlesand theirrespective superstars. This time around, it is the turn of Nintendo’s beloved pink puffball Kirby, with a newTetris 99theme based on recent smash hit releaseKirby and the Forgotten Land.
Players will have a small window with which to bag a fun-size bag of in-game content relating to our boy’s first-ever fully 3D escapade. The Maximus Cup is offering new wallpapers, music, and exclusive Tetrimino designs reflective of Kirby’s new game, all of which are sure to make yourTetris 99experience 358% cuter.
All you need do is jump onTetris 99between Friday, April 22 and Monday, April 25 and then earn yourself a total of 100 Event Points, (a goal achievable by almost everybody). The funky Kirby content will be added to yourTetris 99account. The event is only running for this coming weekend, so be sure to jump on and grab the goodies!
Tetris 99andKirby and the Forgotten Landare available right now on Nintendo Switch.
The#Tetris9929th MAXIMUS CUP event will run from 4/22 at 12am PT – 4/25 at 11:59pm PT!
Once you’ve accumulated a total of 100 event points, a new theme will unlock, featuring art, music, and Tetrimino designs inspired by the#Kirbyand the Forgotten Land game!@Tetris_officialpic.twitter.com/uzW6OOZahb
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