A new portable edition of the world's most renown puzzle game. Each of the DS version's six modes of play features a theme based on a classic Nintendo game, such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda or Metroid. The traditional Tetriminos (falling blocks) and line-clearing strategy remain the staples of the game, but the touch screen adds a new element of interactivity. Some modes give players special Tetris puzzles to solve. Others feature head-to-head action between two players, or massive wireless battles between 10 DS users (even if only one player has a game card). Players also can log onto Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to compete in two- or four-player battles. Tetris DS even includes a point-based rating system based on players' battle results. Opponents can see one another's ratings, which indicate their skill levels.

Tetris DS - March 15, 2006
It's amazing how block stacking can stay fun after all these years.

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GDC 06: Demo Kiosk Impressions - March 22, 2006
Nintendo improves on its digital distribution for downloading DS software.

Tetris DS - February 22, 2006
A hands-on look at some of the cool gameplay modes in this dual-screen rendition.

Tetris DS - January 27, 2006
New details on the Nintendo DS puzzler, hitting shelves this March.

GDC 06: Nintendo Talking Wi-Fi - March 24, 2006
We interview the head of Nintendo's online service at the conference.

Utada Takes Tetris Tournament - August 14, 2006
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You Versus Utada - June 23, 2006
Nintendo offers DS owners a chance to take on the pop star at Tetris.

Nintendo Shuffles Touch Generations - May 30, 2006
Older games get the newer "mass market" branding.

Now Playing in Japan - May 4, 2006
Winning Eleven, FIFA -- Japan has soccer fever.

GDC 06: Download DS Demos - March 21, 2006
Nintendo will set up stations to grab some free software at the show.

Nintendo's Wi-Fi Double Team - March 20, 2006
Two Nintendo DS games supporting the worldwide link ship to stores today.

Nintendo Logs One Million Online - March 7, 2006
Now let's get more games using the service, hmm?

DS Demo Kiosks Coming Soon - February 9, 2006
Gamers will be able to download demos at retailers shortly.

Push Some Tetris DS - February 7, 2006
Nintendo reveals a new mode. Also: check out the box art and a new screen.

Tetris Goes Wi-Fi - January 10, 2006
Nintendo's bringing back Tetris in a big way: dual screen and over the internet.