exactly this. come on David. cater to ALL the tetris community. 38 is younger than a lot of the OG from Ecstasy era, and its not like a 30 or 40 something yr old cant use their hands properly still. You know i love your work. and i swear Im not butt hurt because i AM over 38 myself. The elite playing ranks all skewed down to below 22 in the last 6 yrs, we know . But I cant help but think this video opener is framed from the perspective of that target grp (13-21)
@@Yeargdribble only in the context of the Tetris scene ;) It’s not that 38 is old, but it’s impressive to compete at the level he does when the current world champ is 15
@@aGameScout yeah, sports and esports in general - any competition where you need dexterity or other physical skill has traditionally had difficulty getting people over 30-35 represented at the top level. AoE2 is breaking out of that age range pretty well i think
@@worldrummer i did! Matt's a class act and I felt like I left the event making a new friend. And a bunch of other new friends too. The Tetris community is super welcoming dude.
just wanted to mention, matt got a das 1.3 million score a couple weeks ago! it's basically _the_ top tier achievement in the das playstyle and he's at ninth place on the das leaderboards. (funnily enough, another older, well loved community member, who goes by themistervalor, also got a slightly higher 1.3 around the same time - so matt isn't alone! old school das players can absolutely still compete with the younger generation, playstyle being equal at least :)
I love that he is realistic about what DAS can do but still sticks with it because that's what's fun for him. Must be cool getting front row seats to the next generation of competitive players, too!
I think it might have to do with longevity. Hypertapping is very hard and not sure how nasty rolling is for hands. With DAS and cool nerves player can basically be physically able to play for very long time.
Matt Martin, an absolute class act and just all around genuine good dude. Happy to see him featured and get the recognition that he deserves. Great video!
Must be nice making a minidoc on somebody and being able to use footage that shows yourself playing (and winning) :D So grateful for you putting classic Tetris in the UA-cam spotlight and making me root for a scene that I probably would've never heard of.
As someone who has met Matt at multiple events, I can confirm that he is as amazing a person as everyone says. Such an amazing guy and such a blessing for the community
When I first got into Nes Tetris back in 2020 Matt was one of the first streamers I watched, his warm and welcoming energy is so similar to Jonas and I still make sure I get to speak to him through the chat when he streams, great video as always Scout!
I’ll be 41 in a few days and never stopped loving Tetris. Learning modern Tetris and how to t-spin and openers and other techniques made me love it even more. LETS GO MATT
You got a real talent Scout, not only are your videos always super well structured and entertaining but also very moving emotionally, for me at least. You deserve all the success going forward! I'm thankful for being able to feel like part of this community of great people.
Matt is one of the sweetest, amazing and caring people Ive met, Ive had the pleasure of meeting him 4 times already, and each and every single time is a blast, genuinely love that guy!
The pure love from a community that knows that what it does is a little bit silly is tremendous, and your videos are always a little hit of dopamine and joy in a world that doesn't have enough of the good stuff.
This is why I love this community. I'm just a casual fan. I'm more interested in watching these people do well than actually playing myself. There are definitely other communities where a new different way to play the game would have been gatekept and looked down on. Not these guys. Humble and loving. Incredible.
Come for the game and stay for the people... Scout you have managed to capture a beautiful and genuine community so well again. Love this video so much
It's insane, with every new video I'm more and more convinced that the tetris community has to be the most wholesome, supportive e-sports community out there
what a nice photo at 3:08 with dog,pixel andy,blue scuti,alex t,hydrant dude,cheez,eric icx,fractal and others as well...those new kids are the future of this game and this community
What a great showcase of Matt's participation in the game. Nice to see the younger community taking the challenge seriously and the way they've transformed the game. I'm a DAS player too (ie: older! Haha) but I've been watching this modern progression for some time now, and have really been enjoying it. Good luck to all the up and coming players (and the older guys of course !) Great video.
Before Joseph beat Jonas in the CTWC, all the best Tetris players were "old". Basically people who played Tetris on the NES as kids, grew up and kept playing. But after Joseph beat Jonas, it inspired many younger players to play the game, and learn the latest strategies, and the quickly outcompeted the older players who mostly stuck to the DAS style of play. But even if they didn't, younger people have faster reaction time and faster finger/thumb movements. So I doubt old people will really stand a chance going forward
I just wanna mention smth i rly love about how you do your vids; i love hearin the explanation of the mechanics like the tourney mechanics and maxouts in each vid. Its a routine thing almost to hear you rattle that off, it feels like it wud be sorely missin if your vids didntve that; and thats without even considerin the obvs boon of it makin any given vid more watchable for even the newest fans It gets to be like an inside joke sorta ref for all of us who know it, and cud make for a good prty much free space spot on an aGameScout video bingo card xD
I met Matt at Lonestar a month ago and he was definitely one of my favorite people there. He's such a sick dude with a super positive attitude and made me feel super welcome at my first in person tournament. He's such a sick guy and an incredible DAS player I aspire to be as good as one day. Super glad you made a piece on him Scout :)))
Great featuring other players story! I feel bad for Matt a bit, it's like an adult showing up to a pokemon tournament and everyone is 10 years old. Sounds like he's a great guy and glad he's still part of the community! Masters (for old folks :D) tournament when?
your vidoe documentaries are always so well produced! i’m always so excited when you post a video because i know the script, b-roll, and interviews are going to be fantastic! i’m new to the community so it was a pleasure and so nice to learn about matt through this video! speaking of, which discord does the NES tetris community usually gather in? there are multiple linked in your video description but i’m not sure which to join. thank you for making such well produced informational videos on the tetris community!!
it's the motor ability that makes this "astounding". You start to lose fine-tuned/fast movement of your muscles in your middle age. Plus, all those kids have been grinding top level gameplay *as kids,* when motor skill is easier to learn and perfect, whereas Matt seems to have not taken the game competitively until his 30s. People getting butthurt in the comments, but it's truth. This is impressive.
I love Matt ❤ Just a really down to Earth guy who is an incredible DAS player, who recently got a 1.3M with DAS. That is an amazing accomplishment. Loved him rocking the Blue Scuti shirt 😂
We love Matt
Matt is pretty much the grandpa of Tetris
W matt
W matt
Keep on going Matt!
I love pills and percocets
As a man in my 40s, I'm not sure how to feel about "an ASTOUNDING 38 years-old" as a descriptor.
Right? It’s not that old. 🤦🏻♂️
exactly this. come on David. cater to ALL the tetris community. 38 is younger than a lot of the OG from Ecstasy era, and its not like a 30 or 40 something yr old cant use their hands properly still. You know i love your work. and i swear Im not butt hurt because i AM over 38 myself. The elite playing ranks all skewed down to below 22 in the last 6 yrs, we know . But I cant help but think this video opener is framed from the perspective of that target grp (13-21)
@@Yeargdribble only in the context of the Tetris scene ;) It’s not that 38 is old, but it’s impressive to compete at the level he does when the current world champ is 15
LOL
@@aGameScout yeah, sports and esports in general - any competition where you need dexterity or other physical skill has traditionally had difficulty getting people over 30-35 represented at the top level. AoE2 is breaking out of that age range pretty well i think
That “came for the game, stayed for the people” was such a nice sentiment
There is no gaming community more wholesome than the Tetris community. So awesome to see.
There will always be that one old guy in the community that can keep up with the Zoomers
A few of them are gen alpha, including the first to ever beat Tetris.
Welcome to being old.
Sincerely,
A Gen X Tetris fan 😹
Experience? Lord.
Watched this video while on my way to this year's Kansas City regional; Matt is such a genuine dude, and I can't wait to meet him this weekend!
hope it's an awesome time!
Did you meet him?
@@worldrummer i did! Matt's a class act and I felt like I left the event making a new friend.
And a bunch of other new friends too. The Tetris community is super welcoming dude.
just wanted to mention, matt got a das 1.3 million score a couple weeks ago! it's basically _the_ top tier achievement in the das playstyle and he's at ninth place on the das leaderboards. (funnily enough, another older, well loved community member, who goes by themistervalor, also got a slightly higher 1.3 around the same time - so matt isn't alone! old school das players can absolutely still compete with the younger generation, playstyle being equal at least :)
Haven't finished watching yet, but gotta say we now NEED a Tetris Masters cartoon with Matt's characters. Those were awesome.
Like Carbot for StarCraft! Love that idea!
I love that he is realistic about what DAS can do but still sticks with it because that's what's fun for him. Must be cool getting front row seats to the next generation of competitive players, too!
I think it might have to do with longevity. Hypertapping is very hard and not sure how nasty rolling is for hands. With DAS and cool nerves player can basically be physically able to play for very long time.
@@vksasdgaming9472 Let's just say there's a reason everyone you see rolling is wearing a glove.
The reason they wear gloves is that they reduce the friction between the fingers and the controller, so it makes the timing of inputs more consistent
Matt Martin, an absolute class act and just all around genuine good dude.
Happy to see him featured and get the recognition that he deserves. Great video!
Great video scout! Wasn’t expecting this but was a pleasant surprise and watch!
Matt Martin is a generational human being
Your commentary was genuinely excellent at this event, hope you get to do it more
@@aGameScout Thanks!! Means a lot
Must be nice making a minidoc on somebody and being able to use footage that shows yourself playing (and winning) :D So grateful for you putting classic Tetris in the UA-cam spotlight and making me root for a scene that I probably would've never heard of.
As someone who has met Matt at multiple events, I can confirm that he is as amazing a person as everyone says. Such an amazing guy and such a blessing for the community
When I first got into Nes Tetris back in 2020 Matt was one of the first streamers I watched, his warm and welcoming energy is so similar to Jonas and I still make sure I get to speak to him through the chat when he streams, great video as always Scout!
11:27 aGameScout SPOTTED
aGameScout vs BlueScuti is insane imagine getting an ULTRA UPSET lol
I’ll be 41 in a few days and never stopped loving Tetris. Learning modern Tetris and how to t-spin and openers and other techniques made me love it even more. LETS GO MATT
Time for a 90 min documentary bud,
GET THIS TO THE TOP SO SCOUT CAN SEE!
"We came for the game, we stayed for the people", I felt that
You got a real talent Scout, not only are your videos always super well structured and entertaining but also very moving emotionally, for me at least. You deserve all the success going forward! I'm thankful for being able to feel like part of this community of great people.
You need to make a video about the rebirh!!!
i read the title as inmoral and i thought he was bullying teenagers
This is incredible documentary making. Storytelling, narration, interviews, backstory and b-roll tying everything together. Amazing work.
Matt is one of the sweetest, amazing and caring people Ive met, Ive had the pleasure of meeting him 4 times already, and each and every single time is a blast, genuinely love that guy!
DOG GOT REBIRTH
The pure love from a community that knows that what it does is a little bit silly is tremendous, and your videos are always a little hit of dopamine and joy in a world that doesn't have enough of the good stuff.
7:08 I love how you hear "Do a double quick-tap!" in the background - sounds like the people around him know that Matt is quite a skilled DAS player
>An ASTOUDING 37 years old
>Matt is the middle-aged player we want to have
My 35 year old ass :(
just keep in mind it's all graded on a curve! You'd be considered astoundingly young on a typical pickleball court
This is why I love this community. I'm just a casual fan. I'm more interested in watching these people do well than actually playing myself. There are definitely other communities where a new different way to play the game would have been gatekept and looked down on. Not these guys. Humble and loving. Incredible.
"An astounding 38 years old!" That hurt my soul. I'll just go rot in a field somewhere and wait for the crows to come.
Amazing video gamescout. It was an honor to host Matt and others. Good times.
Come for the game and stay for the people... Scout you have managed to capture a beautiful and genuine community so well again. Love this video so much
Dog just got rebirth 9 days ago.
Matts final words of the video really hit me... RIP Jonas
Another great vid Scout!
He seems like a really nice guy. Wishing him the best!
LETS GO NEW GAMESCOUT VIDEO WOOOOO
DOG JUST REBIRTHED
Thanks for this lovely portrait of a lovely guy! He is NOT old! 😇
It's insane, with every new video I'm more and more convinced that the tetris community has to be the most wholesome, supportive e-sports community out there
Bro better be making a new video about dog getting rebirth
what a nice photo at 3:08 with dog,pixel andy,blue scuti,alex t,hydrant dude,cheez,eric icx,fractal and others as well...those new kids are the future of this game and this community
YESSSSSSSS, Matt's always gonna be one of my favorite top das players
I played Matt m in my first year of competing in online tournaments. Matt irl is such a good guy talking to him was so much fun and cool to be around.
DOG PLAYING TETRIS JUST GOT REBIRTH
Yoohoo!!
Waiting for Dog Rebirth video 😊
One of the most dedicated players and a top guy!
seems like a genuinely cool and down to earth guy. good for him
Man I love Matt. So happy to see him in the spotlight❤️
"and then there's matt"
Great content! Love seeing the channel grow, keep up the good work!
What a great showcase of Matt's participation in the game. Nice to see the younger community taking the challenge seriously and the way they've transformed the game. I'm a DAS player too (ie: older! Haha) but I've been watching this modern progression for some time now, and have really been enjoying it. Good luck to all the up and coming players (and the older guys of course !) Great video.
Dog got rebirth wake the frick up
_When he put on that t-shirt_
Me: “Awwwwwwwww ❤🥹”
What an absolute legend!
Before Joseph beat Jonas in the CTWC, all the best Tetris players were "old". Basically people who played Tetris on the NES as kids, grew up and kept playing. But after Joseph beat Jonas, it inspired many younger players to play the game, and learn the latest strategies, and the quickly outcompeted the older players who mostly stuck to the DAS style of play. But even if they didn't, younger people have faster reaction time and faster finger/thumb movements. So I doubt old people will really stand a chance going forward
15:17 omg his pog when he got that roll is amazing
I just wanna mention smth i rly love about how you do your vids; i love hearin the explanation of the mechanics like the tourney mechanics and maxouts in each vid.
Its a routine thing almost to hear you rattle that off, it feels like it wud be sorely missin if your vids didntve that; and thats without even considerin the obvs boon of it makin any given vid more watchable for even the newest fans
It gets to be like an inside joke sorta ref for all of us who know it, and cud make for a good prty much free space spot on an aGameScout video bingo card xD
I met Matt at Lonestar a month ago and he was definitely one of my favorite people there. He's such a sick dude with a super positive attitude and made me feel super welcome at my first in person tournament. He's such a sick guy and an incredible DAS player I aspire to be as good as one day. Super glad you made a piece on him Scout :)))
He is back!
This was goated. Guy at 14:40 really great haircut.
Great featuring other players story! I feel bad for Matt a bit, it's like an adult showing up to a pokemon tournament and everyone is 10 years old. Sounds like he's a great guy and glad he's still part of the community! Masters (for old folks :D) tournament when?
DUDE MATT IS LITERALLY MY FAVORITE TETRIS PLAYER
Love ya RookoutRogue!
-Tecate
Fantastic profile of a wonderful human.
Man im so looking forward to the weekend to meet and get my cartridge signed by you all
DOG REACHED REBIRTH
Maybe He is making a Video about it
Great guy, great video!
tetris community - one of the best
First 30 seconds of this video made me feel older than I’ve ever felt before
An absolute bro 💪🏽
Putting on your opponents merch is such a class act
This community is so wholesome I love it
NEW GAMESCOUT!!!
38! What a youngster! . See you up here in the 40s MATT we love you loco
I love Matt Martin!!!
You know it’s a good day when agamescout post👍🏼
You should cover the new TWC tournament, it is CTM but monthly! It has really good potential!
Matt Martin is my spirit animal. I'm around his age and its crazy to compete against teens, but im not stoppin! haha
your vidoe documentaries are always so well produced! i’m always so excited when you post a video because i know the script, b-roll, and interviews are going to be fantastic! i’m new to the community so it was a pleasure and so nice to learn about matt through this video! speaking of, which discord does the NES tetris community usually gather in? there are multiple linked in your video description but i’m not sure which to join. thank you for making such well produced informational videos on the tetris community!!
The 2 main Discord servers are the CTWC Discord (it's in the Description) and Classic Tetris Monthly (CTM) Discord.
thank you for clarifying/explaining!
Way to go Matt Martin.
Blue Scuti is a roller… and he took it too literally with the quick rolling of the suitcase 5:34
The perfect video to watch for lunch 🔥🔥
it's the motor ability that makes this "astounding". You start to lose fine-tuned/fast movement of your muscles in your middle age. Plus, all those kids have been grinding top level gameplay *as kids,* when motor skill is easier to learn and perfect, whereas Matt seems to have not taken the game competitively until his 30s. People getting butthurt in the comments, but it's truth. This is impressive.
Dog just hit a rebirth. Please make a video on it.
Just awesome, keep at it Matt! ❤
Can you make a video about Michael Khanh (dogolayingtetris) getting the first rebirth
Have to watch gamescout videos alone cause they're always bringing a tear to the eye!
Great spot. Going to events like this and meeting people is what makes it worth it all. Then getting your butt handed to you is the icing on the cake.
He doesn't even look that old, he is fitting in nicely
Tetris for Jonas
I love Matt ❤ Just a really down to Earth guy who is an incredible DAS player, who recently got a 1.3M with DAS. That is an amazing accomplishment. Loved him rocking the Blue Scuti shirt 😂
Glad to see the old school players coming back. Gotta show those young whippersnappers you still got the skills.
Man I love tetirs
you have to make a video about dogplayingtetris rebirth and CTWC 2024 now
Rebirth soon! I'm glad NES Tetris has gotten popular over the last year's
DOG REBIRTHEDDD
He pressed upload lets goo
When is the video about Dog's Rebirth?
Matt is lowkey the successor to Jonas, we might finally see a Jonas gen roller take on younger rollers soon
im only 31 but this made me feel old
Tetris DS is my favorite Tetris game. I wish we got another one like it. ❤