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Tetris DS was originally announced a couple of weeks ago, but we are still finding out more information.

To learn the basics about Tetris DS, check out my original announcement page.

Ok, on with the new info…

• Every mode in Tetris DS features a theme based on a famous Nintendo character. (although I guess I don’t see that in the newest screenshots)
• Up to 10 players can clash using DS Download Play — all with just one game card.
• Up to four players can compete in wireless 2 or 4-player battles
• Each game mode features a theme based on a famous Nintendo character or game.

The game will have six game modes to choose from. Information will be released periodically about each mode. Here are the two modes we know about now:

• Standard: This Mario-themed mode features the same addictive game play that made the original Tetris so wildly popular. Players guide falling Tetriminos (falling blocks) and form horizontal lines to clear them away. Mario™ runs around Super Mario Bros.® levels in the background.
• Touch: This unique take on Tetris really shows off the touch-screen capability of Nintendo DS. Players use a stylus to drag and move Tetriminos in a giant stack to make them fall into horizontal lines. In early levels, they can tap Tetriminos to spin them just the way they need them. Players have as much time as they need to carefully plan their moves, so it plays very differently from the other frantic modes.

You can also find all the screenshots — new and old at my Tetris DS Screenshots page

It’s coming along pretty nicely, wouldn’t you say?

Update: New Cover Art Added

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