The PS3-exclusive version of Tetris is getting a free update today. The 75MB download promises to take the classic puzzle game into the third dimension.

That may sound cool at first, but then you realize that today's update doesn't change the gameplay. It just makes the game compatible with 3D televisions. Yes, you can now enjoy watching 2D puzzle pieces falling down against a flat 2D background... in 3D, for some reason.

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It's a good week for addictive puzzlers in the PlayStation Store, as yesterday's weekly refresh of the digital shop added shiny new versions of block-based classic Tetris and immensely popular fling 'em up Angry Birds for Sony's game-o-trons.

The update also saw the launch of Fantastic Voyage-ish shooter MicroBot, a handful of demos and the regulation helping of downloadable content. Swing 'em up Bionic Commando Rearmed is being offered for $4.99, on sale down from $13.99. Read more »

Electronic Arts has announced its launch line-up for the Windows Phone 7 platform, which will initially include four games and support for Xbox Live. That includes achievements, i.e. the real reason to play games on Windows Phone 7. WP7 devices will be available on November 8 in the US (October 21 in Europe and Asia).

A large list of launch games was also released by Microsoft at Gamescom 2010. EA's four titles are Need for Speed Undercover, Tetris, The Sims 3, and Monopoly. More details about all four titles can be found below from Microsoft's press release. Read more »

Classic block-fitting, line-zapping puzzler Tetris will return to the Wii and Nintendo DS with "the latest evolution" of the franchise and "new challeges" in spring 2010, publisher Majesco and property licensee Tetris Online announced today.

Exactly how this version of Tetris will differ from the editions already available was not explained. However, developer Tetris Online seems to know what it's doing--the company is responsible for the free-to-play Tetris Friends, which has consumed several close acquaintances, so here's hoping our new overlords are merciful.

Independent developer Noah Witherspoon has revealed that his free Tetris-esque iPhone puzzler Tris will be removed from the iTunes App Store this Wednesday, following a strongly worded letter from Apple sent on behalf of The Tetris Company.

The Tetris Company, which owns and licenses the Tetris property, accused Witherspoon of violating its copyright. Witherspoon added that Apple was poised to "take action" if he did not resolve the "dispute" of his own accord. Read more »

A downloadable version of the classic puzzle phenomenon Tetris will arrive on the Wii's upcoming WiiWare service this summer, developer Hudson has announced.

Featuring online play for up to six players, the game will include new rules and items, though no details were provided. In all, Hudson expects to sell over a million copies worldwide.

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