How The Competitive Tetris Community Is Picking Up The Pieces After The Death Of A Legend
Tetris remains one of the most popular versions of Alexey Pajitnov and Vladimir Pokhilko s famous puzzler, and last year, Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC) drew record numbers in December.
However, in January of this year, the world of competitive Tetris lost one of its most famous faces when 39-year-old Jonas Neubauer passed away from a cardiac arrhythmia of undetermined etiology . Neubauer might not be a name which those outside of the world of Tetris instantly recognise, but there s a good chance you ve seen him in action.
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Strand Brewing tasting room manager Jonas Neubauer will hold a get together Dec. 8 at the brewery for top Tetris players to mark his seventh world championship. Jonas plays Tetris online for a growing group of fans all over the world who like to watch games played online. Torrance, Friday, November 17, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr, Daily Breeze / SCNG )
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VICEback in 2018, Neubauer started streaming on Twitch back in 2017 under the username “NubbinsGoody”.
Messages of support and admiration have started pouring in, praising Neubauer. The official twitter account for
Tetris called the news “a tremendous loss in so many ways.”
This is a tremendous loss in so many ways. Jonas Neubauer was one of the greatest classic Tetris players of all time in skill, spirit, and kindness.
Our hearts go out to his family and friends, and to the entire classic Tetris community, as we all mourn his passing. https://t.co/iOJWFdBuv0
“Our hearts go out to his family and friends” it continues, “and to the entire classic Tetris community, as we all mourn his passing.”
Update: The headline refers to Jonas Neubauer as 38 years old, however he was 39 at the time of his passing. Shacknews regrets this error.
On another note, the Classic Tetris team has posted a link for Neubauer s GoFundMe, which is currently raising funds for Neubauer s widow and any expenses incurred by this tragedy.
Hi CTWC family. Yesterday was rough, but we are so proud to see the community reaching out and supporting each other. Let’s keep it going.
Original story: The esports world is saddened tonight to hear of the loss of Jonas Neubauer. He is considered one of the all-time greats in the world of Classic Tetris, having won the Classic Tetris World Championship seven times over the course of his illustrious career.
Tetris Legend Jonas Neubauer Dies at 38 from Medical Emergency, Fans Remember His Legacy
On 1/9/21 at 8:36 AM EST
Tetris legend Jonas Neubauer passed away on January 4 at the age of 38 after a sudden medical emergency. Neubauer is considered by many to be the single-greatest
Tetris player of all time, winning seven Classic Tetris World Championships since the inaugural one was first held in 2010. The news was reported by Neubauer s own Twitter account via a short message published late Friday night.
It’s with a heavy heart that we deliver the terrible news that Jonas has passed away from a sudden medical emergency.