05-11-2019, 04:41 AM
Tetris 99 Big Block DLC Adds Two New Offline Game Modes
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<p>After ongoing requests from the community, Nintendo has today dropped <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/tetris_99">Tetris 99</a></strong> DLC that allows players to enjoy two new modes – both of which can be played offline.</p>
<p>The Big Block DLC is a one-time purchase of $9.99. It includes CPU Battle, allowing you to play Tetris 99 offline against 98 bots and a Marathon Mode, where you challenge yourself to clear as many lines as you can and score big. Information about additional upcoming game modes will be revealed at a later date.</p>
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<p>As both of the above-mentioned modes are offline, this means <em>any</em> user can play the game without the need for a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Of course, you’ll still need to fork out some coin if you want to play against others online.</p>
<p>In addition to this, the third Maximus Cup has been announced. Once again, this free event awards various points for each match played – even if you don’t win. The higher you place each match, the more points you earn (1st: 100, 2nd: 50, 3rd: 30, 4-10: 20, 11-30: 10, 31-50: 5, 51-80: 2). If you manage to earn 100 points during this event, you’ll unlock a special in-game theme inspired by <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/gameboy/tetris">Tetris</a></strong> on Game Boy. This event takes place next weekend from 17th May until 19th May.</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tetris99?src=hash">#<strong>Tetris99</strong></a> 3rd MAXIMUS CUP is set for 5/17, 12 AM PT – 5/19, 11:59 PM PT! Celebrate the <a href="https://twitter.com/Tetris_Official">@<strong>tetris_official</strong></a> 35th anniversary with this special event! All participants who earn 100 event points will unlock an in-game theme inspired by the original Game Boy game!</p>
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<p><em>Will you be buying this DLC? Are you looking forward to unlocking a special Game Boy theme in the Maximus Cup? Tell us below.</em></p>
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<p>After ongoing requests from the community, Nintendo has today dropped <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/tetris_99">Tetris 99</a></strong> DLC that allows players to enjoy two new modes – both of which can be played offline.</p>
<p>The Big Block DLC is a one-time purchase of $9.99. It includes CPU Battle, allowing you to play Tetris 99 offline against 98 bots and a Marathon Mode, where you challenge yourself to clear as many lines as you can and score big. Information about additional upcoming game modes will be revealed at a later date.</p>
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<p>As both of the above-mentioned modes are offline, this means <em>any</em> user can play the game without the need for a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Of course, you’ll still need to fork out some coin if you want to play against others online.</p>
<p>In addition to this, the third Maximus Cup has been announced. Once again, this free event awards various points for each match played – even if you don’t win. The higher you place each match, the more points you earn (1st: 100, 2nd: 50, 3rd: 30, 4-10: 20, 11-30: 10, 31-50: 5, 51-80: 2). If you manage to earn 100 points during this event, you’ll unlock a special in-game theme inspired by <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/gameboy/tetris">Tetris</a></strong> on Game Boy. This event takes place next weekend from 17th May until 19th May.</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tetris99?src=hash">#<strong>Tetris99</strong></a> 3rd MAXIMUS CUP is set for 5/17, 12 AM PT – 5/19, 11:59 PM PT! Celebrate the <a href="https://twitter.com/Tetris_Official">@<strong>tetris_official</strong></a> 35th anniversary with this special event! All participants who earn 100 event points will unlock an in-game theme inspired by the original Game Boy game!</p>
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<p><em>Will you be buying this DLC? Are you looking forward to unlocking a special Game Boy theme in the Maximus Cup? Tell us below.</em></p>
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