Metroid and Tetris 99 join forces with a new theme Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Metroid and Tetris 99 join forces with a new theme Varia-tion. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 26 Oct 2021 4 comments Metroid and Tetris may not seem like an obvious match, but the two games are joining forces to celebrate the release of Metroid Dread. Starting this Friday 29th October, a Metroid Grand Prix will be added to Tetris 99, in which players will be able to earn a special Metroid theme within the game. The classic Metroid music adds a chilling edge to the game, while the iconic power up jingle plays when you win a match. Watch on YouTube Samus Aran's latest mission is a TETRIS 99 Grand Prix, starting this Friday! This time, you can earn an exclusive theme based on Metroid Dread. @tetris_official pic.twitter.com/A9YFoTznzH- Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) October 26, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Tetris 99 is a free-to-play battle royale version of the puzzler where you compete online against others to clear rows as quickly as possible to hinder your 98 opponents. It's available for anyone who owns Nintendo Online. In other Metroid news, Metroid Dread players have now managed to speedrun the game in under 90 minutes. And that's without using a now infamous boss killing sequence break. Nintendo Online provides access to online play on your Switch. An expansion has just gone online for an increased price that includes N64 and Mega Drive / Genesis games. However, it's suffering from a number of issues at launch. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store