Tetris is not one of the first titles that comes to mind when discussing esports. However, Henk Rogers, Founder of The Tetris Company, believes that the classic puzzle video game is, in fact, a traditional esport.
Given that the game was created in 1984, this makes some of the most popular esports titles today non-traditional by comparison.
Speaking to Esports Insider during the 2025 Red Bull Tetris World Final, Henk Rogers explained that while the current esports ecosystem attracts a massive audience, it does not target everyone.
“I think esports got off on the wrong foot.