May 20 2020 30 mins 3.3k
It’s 1988, and Tetris is making waves. It’s billed as the first Soviet video game, and it’s selling fast. But the man who introduced it to the West harbors a secret: he’s doesn’t own the rights. And when his subterfuge fails, a multi-million-dollar battle to win over the communist regime breaks out on the streets of Moscow. It’s a clash that pits the Japanese gaming overlords of Nintendo against the sprawling empire of ruthless media baron Robert Maxwell. Listen ad-free on Wondery+ here Support us by supporting our sponsors! NetSuite - So get your free guide – “Seven Actions Businesses Need to Take Now” – and schedule your FREE Product Tour - at netsuite.com/WARS.
