Is Alexey Pajitnov A-List?

Created Tetris

Pajitnov develops Tetris while working at the Dorodnitsyn Computing Centre in the Soviet Union. He did not get royalties initially.

Moved to the United States

Pajitnov begins working for game companies in the US after Tetris rights revert back to him.

Joined Microsoft

Pajitnov joins Microsoft to work on game development.

Left Microsoft

Pajitnov leaves Microsoft to pursue independent game development projects.

Tetris Legacy

Pajitnov is celebrated as the creator of Tetris, a globally recognized and influential game.