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New Tetris modes
Bombliss: This was actually seen in Tetris 2 for the NES and Game Boy back in 1993. Players have to deal with non-standard Tetris pieces that include bombs. Clear lines and the bombs will cause chain reactions.
- Sprint: Clear 40 lines in the shortest amount of time possible.
- VS Sprint: Three players compete locally to see who can be the first to clear 40 lines.
- Master: This is for the super hardcore Tetris players out there. You start on the maximum level of difficulty and speed. Pieces don't fall -- they just appear at the bottom of the screen and you have a single moment to place them.
- Co-op vs. Co-op: You and a partner team up to take on another pair on a super wide game board.
- All Clear Sprint: Achieve 20 perfect clears in the shortest time possible.
Four enhanced modes that were previously in Tetris Party WiiWare
- Field Climber now includes an "Everest" option, which enables endless play.
- Shadow now includes "Edit Mode" so players can create their own levels.
- Stage Racer now includes "Abyss Mode," which extends the length of the race course.
- Duel Spaces has been tweaked for a (hopefully) better multiplayer experience.
What is Cosmic Walker?
It boggles the mind that there aren't more astronaut games, simulation or otherwise.
I doubt that, it probably has more to do with copying being easier and since the predominant genres involving space usually have helmet-less dudes running around with gravity that's what the industry makes.
Marcus Fenix is not an astronaut. Neither is Commander Shepard, for that matter.
A simulation game would be too boring as you can not actually move that fast in space. There have been a few games, but mostly shoveware.
Admittedly, my "sources" are forum posters I've never met, so...
