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Chinese online game developer Changyou has signed a deal with The Tetris Company to bring the iconic puzzler to smartphones in China.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

November 19, 2018

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Chinese online game developer Changyou has signed a deal with The Tetris Company to bring the iconic puzzler to smartphones in China. 

The Beijing-based outfit will develop and publish a variety of Tetris-branded mobile games in the lucrative region, starting with strategy puzzler Tetris Journey next year.

According to the studio, Tetris Journey will feature over 300 levels of traditional and new games modes, complete with single and multiplayer challenges, and will serve to celebrate the franchise's 35th anniversary. 

"Tetris is so popular for people around the world, and we are very pleased to have established this strategic partnership with The Tetris Company," said Jie Liu, SVP of Changyou. 

"Changyou is the first China-based, online game company being recognized and granted the sole license for Tetris games in China, and we are very excited to bring this leading brand with our new design into the market."

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Chris Kerr

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Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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