CTWC 2018 Top 4 - Pt. 1 - Joseph vs. Koryan

[@runekenealy5895]

What has happened in my life that led to me being awake at 2 am watching tetris?

[@prac2]

try searching tiddly winks championships to go that extra distance

[@capiron2316]

I dunno... But it's 3:49 AM for me...

[@reslas10]

Loser! It is 1 am here haha but a saturday! OMG! I got hooked!

[@trymsan4368]

idk

[@drugon]

4:27 here. And I haven't even went to sleep yet.

[@roentgen8804]

he's a Japanese but he's Koryan

[@lyndonwhittaker9176]

This is so corny, but so hilarious 😂

[@RJ-mj4sh]

Fuck im too late to make this joke

[@a.alshallah]

@@peekaboo8951 bruh really you ruined it

[@孫子]

@@a.alshallah Oh yes he did

[@immaweeaboo7992]

TEtRis MAgiC

[@christophergolfer]

Should get some heart rate monitors on competitors next year.

[@destrax3739]

This NEEDS to be a thing

[@wohlhabendermanager]

That would be interesting. I saw a Mario speed runner with a heart rate monitor, and he broke the world record during that run. His heart rate was way up over 150 bpm.

[@troytullis513]

Lol

[@cheetosortiz2783]

Why stop there? We need the whole lie detector test on them

[@deadniell]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEES PLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@YingYangMan111]

joseph just lived the plot of a video game movie, (qualifies by max out and the first lvl 32 on cam, faces 'mini-bosses' on his way through the ladder who are legends, then faces the returning champion and wins a nail-biting competition to then have the champion acknowledge his skills. This is incredible aha)

[@klassikerreview4170]

True, first 2014 champHarry, then favorite Koryan, then 7 time Champ Jonas. It really is a fairy tale.

[@eduardo_moya]

Joseph is the little Mac of Tetris

[@ChenyBoy]

I was just thinking the same thing 😂

[@acem4267]

this needs to be an anime gahahah

[@francismuir9313]

@@acem4267 Yesssss

[@jilibeanstalk]

18:35 Greentea: "Nice Koryaaan!" Koryan: *smiles* Joseph: *smiles* These dorks are just adorable!!! 😂❤

[@Chiamy]

Jili Anne IKR!

[@GamerGee]

Lmao

[@flargarbason1740]

Jili Anne Tetris has such a nice community

[@realeconomy5348]

This world needs more girls choosing the good guys.

[@xooperz]

@@realeconomy5348 why do you have to turn this comment to shit like that

[@WaldoCarmen]

10:23 "Boom, Totris for Joseph.."

[@flargarbason1740]

Waldo Carmen whot? Hove you nover hoard of totris?

[@thisguyfromoman8181]

@@flargarbason1740 ho mo god

[@flargarbason1740]

le bop Wait, god is what?

[@thisguyfromoman8181]

Ugh nothing I meant Oh mo god

[@FanDeSanpe]

Salutations à tous

[@showtime596]

Damn, those commentators are good. Like watching super bowl of tetris.

[@jurifischer7226]

Hahahahaha

[@dr.inkwell1070]

Have you seen the Jonas vs Joseph one? Flatout impressive.

[@oliverdurgen5953]

could do without the "boom" on every Tetris...

[@Mzee1084]

That's why I find them really annoying. Boom, tetris for xxxxxxxxxxx. The overhyping is such a turn off.

[@uuu12343]

@@Mzee1084 You guys want them to just be as quiet as the night during the entire match? They are doing their job as commentators Jonas is the world's best, of course the hype is real

[@iforinsignificant]

I've watched and noticed this in almost every match with Joseph that as soon as he hits level 19 something is just unleashed with a deep breath and the dude goes super ultra ridiculous! His game just gets like 2 times better and he's already one of the best before that. I doubt anyone's beating him anytime soon.

[@flargarbason1740]

iforinsignificant Well in most of the matches he did lose one the rounds

[@JulesColour]

*Jake incoming* the prophecy is true, another J will raise supreme to the Tetris gods

[@giggle6070]

Basically he needs to keep up the pace to keep up with the peices

[@enterpassword3313]

Well this aged interestingly...

[@cedrilicity]

12:29 the way joseph looks at koryan's screen lol

[@zes7215]

wrr

[@jovvy7545]

Extra asian.

[@xsomili5501]

Eyes shortsighted alrdy haha

[@chooocoooleeezhang1251]

so!>??? who cares its not Illegal tho.

[@wot3353]

😒

[@glitchcloud3041]

Joseph's hobbies:Sleeping and eating😂 me too man

[@rafaelbelani6380]

Me 3

[@jojertubo1293]

Do you not work?

[@Adrian-jw6ig]

My hobbies are brushing my teeth and sitting on a chair

[@Cudeus]

My hobby is breathing.

[@benedict8720]

My hobby is staying alive

[@CRISHTANG]

I realize I screwed up on the commentary at the beginning, mistakenly stating Koryan hadn't made top 8 when obviously he did in 2016 (the legendary "FFS!" shout when he topped out); I was thinking of how he didn't make top 8 in 2017. Sorry for the mixup ; . ; !

[@burnt_lamp]

Don't worry man you're an epic commentator!

[@troytullis513]

Dream job keep up the work its good.

[@neoalex]

Mistakes happen, you still did a great job. You belong there

[@cwatson42785]

Boom!

[@mannysaikuz5924]

Who cares? Amazing commentary my dude

[@leichii]

YALL JOESPHS HOBBIES ARE EATING, SLEEPING AND PRACTICING MUSIC;;; That’s like a huge mood tbh

[@dclikemtndew]

Saying your hobbies are eating and sleeping is such a teenager thing to say. I probably would have said the same at 16

[@jasonthelegomaniac5399]

Shout out to the crew for showing the controllers of both hyper tappers.

[@PureInsanity]

They showed it for the DAS players too.

[@mtoad]

I'd rather not see people hold NES controllers that way. It's grotesque.

[@butter5144]

@@mtoad yeah

[@jpeg7082]

It kinda looks like a spider on the controller 😅

[@orangenostril]

@@mtoad 2 years later: the way rollers hold the controller makes hypertappers look like das players lol (coincidentally also how rolling gameplay makes hypertapping gameplay look)

[@SuperBeanerStudios]

These commentators were really good. And competitive Tetris is hype as hell

[@aboldone3991]

явно не профессионалы

[@bigdaddy1618]

I find it endlessly entertaining that karaoke is one of koryan's hobbies

[@jeradookadooka4906]

when at the karaoke bar, there are lots of ladies who like you.

[@M4C3W1]

Duh how do you think he got so good at hypertapoing

[@bocca882]

Its rather usual in japan where karaoke is sung in private booths with friends rather than in front of a crowd at a bar like in the west.

[@clzm90]

I can imagine him singing some anime songs XD

[@AMAINE207]

@@bocca882 In little Korea in Toronto there's a bunch of karaoke bars like that, had some pretty fun nights there :P

[@memmener]

6:14 when you're caught looking down at your phone while driving and having to swerve to avoid hitting someone

[@josh1406]

when is the tetris anime coming out

[@vanthursday]

@TET - COM Why? its a classic gaming sport. You see people make an anime like Yugi-oh An anime version of this is like those sports anime. Shows the daily life of a tetris player just like those Chess anime something. Heck theres even 2 asian anime about videogames. one of them is about League of Legends

[@josh1406]

@Ugly Troll fair point

[@lessglare]

@TET - COM oh look, an intellectual.

[@danatronics9039]

Idk but Josh would probably hate it

[@OmaeWaMark]

Bro I've seen them turn the craziest things into an action anime. It Food Wars is an example of anything it's making a generally unexciting activity look action packed. I could imagine a kick-ass anime to do with Tetris.

[@bboyphoenixcy]

Watching it again. Well done Joseph for being so kind and humble and respectful when you are speaking with the host and you offering to shake hand first. These manners will get you a long way in life.

[@GdotHost]

23:14 Joseph hits an epic z-spin at level 21 with his tournament life on the line.

[@Ajomoni]

Yeah, holy smokes that was insane

[@wasabisniffles]

Hype as fuck

[@xsomili5501]

Im new, can u exain what epic z spin is? What was the hype? Im curious

[@GdotHost]

@@xsomili5501 A z-spin is when a player rotates one of the z-shaped pieces in a way that would not actually be possible in real life because the corners of other pieces would be in the way. There is a very short window in which a player can rotate a falling piece before it locks into position on the field. Every piece except the o-piece can be spun like this. The z-spin in this match was especially impressive because a missed drop at that time could have ended Joseph's game and tournament. It's also done on a very high level, which means that window of time to rotate the piece was even smaller than normal (just a couple of frames). tl;dr It was a risky move that's not immediately obvious to many players and could have cost Joseph the tournament with a missed drop.

[@xsomili5501]

@@GdotHost i see

[@ICantThink0fAnything]

23:16 Made my jaw drop! What an intense last game! GG's to both.

[@byrondadon2123]

I don’t know how I got here but I’m enjoying the crazy Tetris gameplay

[@shinki5361]

Same here, lmfao

[@nickieb2636]

I've never watched tetris competition in my life, this was recommended to me, I clicked it and at the end of the video my heart was RACING!!!

[@macieanne3720]

joseph’s screenlooking gives me anxiety. 😂but i love joseph i’m so happy he won

[@boezou]

I mean after this incident at 6:14 cause by distracted relief + screenlooking -> anxiety city.

[@CRISHTANG]

Screen looking AND hand wiping! Can you imagine his power levels after he refines those habits? I have a feeling we haven't even seen his true potential!!

[@oxey_]

@@CRISHTANG He could definetely benefit from flatter building, I also love how he said he learned from Jonas videos and how that's visible in the way he burns singles in order to get tetris ready. Great commentary!

[@R3dCol0r]

He had some serious focus problems. He just kept looking at his opponents screen. I wonder how well he would have done if he just focused only on his own game.

[@andrewzhang8512]

@@R3dCol0r i mean screenlooking still pog tho

[@zin9466]

Game level : Beginner Amateur Professional Superstar Asian

[@FanBoyStudio369]

> Asian

[@muhammadrafa7189]

k

[@qtrzyebaby8908]

and then there's joseph level

[@mandalorian8160]

@@arelio4785 im asian and its more of a compliment tbh

[@KingKoopa1320]

Arelio don’t get your panties in a bunch

[@averymojica3742]

14:21 Jonas so good that he can look at Koryan’s screen without playing

[@ellenolan6917]

Jonas ain't in this video :P that's Joseph

[@izenia8132]

@@ellenolan6917 He's talking about comment mistake

[@averymojica3742]

Elle Nolan yeah that’s why I said he can do it without playing

[@xsomili5501]

Joseph*

[@sumtingwong5109]

Put it in context. He's comparing Jonas' ability to look at people's screens while playing to Joseph's

[@terriesmith8219]

These two are such GREAT commentators!!

[@JdMfX_]

Jonas =/= Joseph >:(

[@macieanne3720]

Joseph Saelee joseph > jonas 😂

[@leszas872]

You had inhuman skills that even the commentators had to call you 'Jonas'.

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

Joseph Saelee You looked shocked when you took game 2 vs. Koryan. Were you expecting to top out and lose? And thank you for posting my friendly reminder from the quarterfinals when somehow you're still getting confused with Jonas. Get it right, you commentators!!!! 😡😡😝😝

[@100theDork]

Joseph Saelee Congrats again Joseph, played the most clutch Tetris I’ve ever seen and best of luck next year. Keep grinding and I’ll see you on your Twitch stream 👊

[@CRISHTANG]

Really sorry about that. ; . ; Don't know why all the ultimate top NES Tetris players have to have names starting with "Jo~~" but after 8 years yelling out Neubauer's name, my mouth muscles got too used to it. x__x I will try to do better, and before next year will rewatch videos and commentate practice like you guys do for actually playing the game, as you all deserve nothing less than the best

[@zenbmonk1016]

One of the greatest Semi Final matches in Tetris. Joseph just wanted play, meet the pros, and compete. I'll never get bored of watching two hypertapper's go up against each other. Memories of watching this match back in 2019.

[@nocturnalwolf7559]

There will always be an Asian better than an Asian

[@zeromegalez5670]

My brain is spinning.

[@rivitril5440]

Wait. That's illegal

[@mizan4209]

This is beyond science

[@Hebihime19]

dude your pfp 😂

[@someniose]

That picture is HOT!

[@skins4thewin]

I am SO glad I discovered this! I never thought watching competitive Tetris would be so damn exhilarating, but it is!

[@Swalexbass]

How did I end up here? But couldn't stop watching haha... Good stuff

[@kingcobras6636]

me to lol

[@ef232]

Same here.

[@treatwomenright33]

ikr i was looking for classic super mario world walkthrough, but ended up watching this lol

[@EinfachErwin]

me too man. it is more interesting than expected and hoped.

[@madrinaphilip2071]

me too hahahaha

[@nqh4393]

Tetris has the most wholesome e-sport community that I've ever seen.

[@irisguo2758]

Poor Koryan, so close to winning game 2... making it to the finals... and possibly beating Jonas. The look on his face :(

[@JohnSmith-yd2cu]

He got very unlucky in game 3 too. Jonas was not playing well so Koryan would've won it for sure.

[@zes7215]

no such thing as poox or lookx or not, no sad for such or anyx, do anyx is ok

[@paulbradley1224]

I just posted about this. Koryan always chokes. No surprise, this was a walk away "gimme" grab title for Joseph. Had no real competition.

[@Cainenghis]

to be fair, both players did exceptionally well, I feel like it was anybody's game, Joseph only got slightly luckier.

[@slamalamadingdangdongdiggy5268]

Imagine if a player like Koryan didn't have jet lag.

[@slamalamadingdangdongdiggy5268]

I love how both Joseph and Koryan smile when Greentea shouts "Nice Koryan" haha

[@lastnamesherlock6523]

first time i see people play tetris with this intensity clench my butt throughout the video

[@ColinGLogan]

Looking back it's crazy to see how much better Joseph is now. And this level of play was still good enough to make him champion.

[@geovani60624]

I wasn't even playing and my heart was just pumping like crazy at the end

[@Drachenhannes]

Just rewatched this after the 2019 finals. It's amazing how much more fun this becomes every year. I mean look how tense thise game is. Both of them 100% serious. 2019? Both having fun and laughing all the time. It was not only super intense, not only legendary gameplay but an honest joy to watch. So excited to see them again next year!

[@Ry-ss5dz]

Man! Joseph went into God mode in game three to come back from 100k point deficit!

[@PocketFullaRain]

“Simultetrineous” -Mike M.

[@dusty888me7]

Boooom! Tetris! You commentators are AWESOME!!! You make it even more fun To watch. Thank you!

[@mobus1603]

Boom! Tetris again!

[@far2ez539]

@@mobus1603 Yep. 99 tiems out of 100 in my life I hated commentators. Sports. Esports. Anything. THESE commentators make it worth watching. BOOM tetris for joseph! SIMULTETRIS! DID YOU SEE THAT TUCK AT LEVEL 21??? I'm sitting over here like FUKKK

[@BainesLiu]

Me: Alright last video before sleep *Ends up watching tons of CTWC*

[@guantalelemontaciontejakio6145]

18:35 If im not mistaken is that GreenTea cheering on Koryan

[@George-li1yv]

Logan Cline Showing love for his Japanese brother

[@homeyworkey]

they both lost lol rip

[@Oresh]

bro is just incredibly amazing how Joseph pull out a comeback like that damn

[@jobimscott7746]

Joseph looked so happy

[@stevemelo]

Jonas at the end going out of his way to make his way to Joseph to give him a congratulatory high five..... man that got me. Rest in peace Jonas. :(

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

15:51 -- Look at the shock on Joseph's face. Yes, Saelee, you won that game. 😂😂

[@tromick]

lmaoo

[@VintageExplorer666]

First I watched the 2018 final and was instantly hooked. Whatched every game from 2015 up to this match and now I have seen it all. Awe inspiring! Gotta get me a copy of USA NTSC NES Tetris!

[@irisguo2758]

*remembers seeing news of the finals* Hmm, WONDER who's going to win?

[@mrbow50001]

I think Stacy the hyperflipper won but not sure

[@marlonqm130]

Already happened. Josheph win

[@xSoul00]

@@marlonqm130 woosh

[@PIEWHOLE123]

koryan comes from japan... "heres joseph all the way from California..."

[@GreenHotDogz]

Joseph's face at 15:52 was the best he was like, "What?! I won?!"

[@褚家傑]

25:01 also

I don't understand how everything fits so well for them

[@thatstreamingguy4327]

When screen looking screws you over.

[@zgcuber]

Joseph Saelee Age: 16 🇺🇸 Visalia, CA High Score: 999,999 (50+) CTWC Stats 1st Appearance Feats Level 19 Max 1st & only to reach Level 31 & 32 Hypertapper *Hobbies* *Sleeping, Eating,* Practicing Music.

[@FanBoyStudio369]

Jesus! *Sleeping, eating!*

[@noblesseultimatejudgeofthe8950]

omg i live here in Visalia too lol

[@striketwice_vlogs8234]

Lvl 33 as well

[@leveluplars]

4:20 hahah what are those stares xD ?

[@MEDICx87]

lmao

[@tromick]

lmaoo

[@nevilis1]

*and he looks at me, and I look at him*

[@felixhk3084]

He was like _"oh I'm not Gonna let you win"_

[@chriss.8897]

Thats literally hilarious

[@NKWTSM]

Great commentary guys. James Chen commenting from Street Fighter to Tetris. Legend.

[@ravihammond]

This is so entertaining to watch.

[@TonyyStarrkk1994]

These are the best commentators. It makes me feel like im watching the world martial arts tournament in DBZ lol.

[@macklee6837]

That was really fun to watch. Subbed.

[@BruhPK]

I don't know why i watch these now, this is my 2nd one this month and I find these very...entertaining. I can't tell you guys how much my butt keep puckering, tightening so much that I don't even have a butt and my heart and pulse rate just watching the tense games! WOOOO! Edit: You commentators, DON'T STOP DOING THIS! THIS RIGHT HERE! THAT'S ENERGY BABY!

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

Game 1 showed the first signs of nerves from Joseph. A lot of mistakes and bad pieces. But he regrouped very well and scored a huge upset of fellow hypertapper Koryan. Poor Koryan...first time this far in the CTWC, if I heard right, and knocked out short of the finals. Too bad, better luck next time, Koryan. 😊😊

[@wohlhabendermanager]

Joseph had a lot of misdrops against Jani and Harry, too. In the second game against Harry he topped out very early, due to playing too agressive, instead of burning some lines. I think he relies on his speed a bit too often.

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

Traugott Müller Right. It's one thing to be speedy with the pieces, but it can easily work against you when the transition hits, or even during level 18. Even Joseph could tell you that himself.

[@michael2305]

I'm amazed how focused this kid is ... 16 years and holding his nerves like a BOSS!

[@oggeenock]

2 Times they were playing the field exactly the same, wow. 9:23 16:43

[@超强卡司]

Cant believe I watch Tetris game as concentrated and excited as soccer lol

[@FutureAbe]

Damn that was some impressive tetris from Joseph

[@TheFippe]

Without playing tetris, this is always something i watch when its up.. such an intresting game to watch... also, props to the commentators! They are really good :)

[@keithlyponcho]

Never thought i'd be watching Tetris WC but here I am

[@hexagone5808]

I didnt even know there was a tetris WC

[@guitarzan5328]

Damn, my dude Joseph was nervous as hell during this whole video, especially at the beginning... but he absolutely killed it on his first appearance ✊

[@포츠]

my favorite part : 6:14 Joseph did misdrop and he surprised lol that was funny 23:16 that was nice z spin joseph btw

[@yillen19]

I found the grand finals vid on my recommendations and quite enjoyed watching it and now i'm watching another! did not expect i'll be hooked..

[@marcoslopez681]

Jst give me the finals alreadyyy!!

[@sharpshooter147]

it's been years since i've played this but my memory holds all the music still and goes round in my head for days

[@pvnrt2803]

Fun fact: *Most of us are focusing on Joseph's game.*

[@MrLarsson92]

Im just amazed how entertaining it is to watch! I had no idea that Tetris had this much strategy in it and that it is so exciting to see who is in the lead, who is taking risk or approacing it safe. I'm still not really sure of why one person gets ahed in the scores, but the commentators is doing a great job with a lot of passion an knowledge about the game, so I sill find it super exciting and fascinating :)

[@kaitheianitefollower3114]

Drink every time they call Joseph Jonas

[@princehans9970]

dead 😂😂😂

[@ireadysucks3026]

Joseph “Jonas” Salee

[@onyxxreaper6786]

I'm more of a EVO/Fight Club/ Combo Breaker type of guy, but I can definitely see why people enjoy this.

[@random.comment]

Ah yes, when teenagers weren't the norm in Tetris Championships

[@JazzyKitsune]

I've seen this video so many times. I know who wins. And it still has me on edge every time

[@samd2667]

I think I actually prefer seeing a good tuck to a Tetris, Joseph is insane at tucking

[@ZestraX]

It’s 12pm and now this video has made me grab my GameBoy SP to play this, i guess I’m not sleeping tonight.

[@princeofsomnia7664]

8:48 when no nut novemeber finally ends

[@Magnus_Loov]

Surprisingly fun to watch! Never thought I would say that about a Tetris match. And absolutely amazing skills!

[@illegalBacon]

Joseph in match 3 noticing that he's gonna lose: *giorno theme plays*

[@ZivLifts]

Koryan is like the super chill guy I have ever seen in Tetris. He always smile even if he loses the round +respect :)

[@intodecryptoverse]

25:00 the reaction of koryan is a meme

[@hammerbro1947]

When you thought you were about to top out

[@jugglerjoe]

I love the commentators. They add so much to the excitement! Awesome!

[@juanwinton]

why is this more intense than the Super Bowl LIII

[@michaelrimmele4970]

I love watching great players play these old school games it’s super cool

[@victoirevim9698]

I've never been this hyped for an esport before. Guess I'll watch the rest of the tournament

[@anonsandifer507]

Why am I getting so excited watching this? Lol. Never have been into Tetris, but I am entertained.

[@nIBIRU05]

Welcome to the episode of "How did i came here?! "

[@MopppppzzooooRRRRRR]

I don't even play Tetris and GOD this was tense at the end! Love watching this!

[@lamjoe529]

'Will Joseph destroy another tetris god' Wumbo: Hold my pen.

[@Songforyall]

I cant believe how much Joseph improved just by playing in the tournament from this to the finals

[@GearheadGaming666]

"Tetris for Joseph" -2018

[@sgtgodwinponayopafr6452]

Seriously this is my first time watching tetris in real sport i was play tetris since i was a kid and now im inspired because of this

[@Auntiie]

Big shout-out to Jonah Hill for commentating this event

[@zes7215]

nst as bx or not

[@spartacusrex1144]

Andy McNeil lol

[@cedhead619]

These matches are so addicting to watch. Then again, it is Tetris so I'm not too surprised.

[@sam9786]

8:47 he was cleaning the sweat off of his hands😂

[@gd432]

I don't know why but i can't stop watching this tetris games. Boom my life.