Australian basketball player Tess Madgen was ecstatic after helping the Opals beat France to advance out of the group stage. © International Olympic Committee Read...

Superteams that bring together fan favorites have redefined everything from comic books to Olympic basketball. But the new Tetris DLC for Minecraft is something special—and not just for the names involved, but for how it offers fresh new challenges based on your Tetris skills. The DLC is available for 1,510 Minecoins and doesn’t seem to be restricted to any particular version of Minecraft. The “story” behind the DLC is somewhat of a throwaway: the shapes within Tetris (known as Tetrominos) have been stolen, and it’s up to you to find them using the world of Minecraft as a guide. Sure, you can play Tetris using the classic Marathon, Sprint, and Ultra modes. But it’s the Minecraft twist that makes this DLC truly cool. To begin, you’ll need to play a 2D version of Tetris for as long as you can before inevitably failing. Then, the block layout on screen at the time of failure is turned into a 3D level of Minecraft. You (and, optionally, your buddies) end up digging, exploring, and fighting through this Minecraft dungeon looking for secrets and treasure. At the end, you’ll find a Tetromino puzzle piece, which will “fill the next dungeon you generate with even more secrets,” Microsoft said. In other words, it’s a different level every time you play, and they build on top of each other—a bit like a roguelike game, where your previous accomplishments prop up your future adventures. Minecraft may not be your cup of tea. But combining it with the nostalgic gameplay of Tetris into an experience that’s actually unique, fresh, and fun? This is a pretty rare win to see, especially for games that have been out for (gulp) literal decades. Read...

Canada lose a coach`s challenge for goaltending in their Olympic basketball clash with Australia. © International Olympic Committee Read...

Patty Mills drops Lu Dort with an `Aussie rules` style challenge in the Boomers vs Canada Olympic basketball clash. © International Olympic Committee Read...

Superstar Lauren Jackson’s bid for a fifth Olympic hoops medal suffers a setback as world No 3 Opals upset by 12th-ranked Nigerians. Read...

Steph Curry sealed the USA`s opening win in the men`s basketball against Serbia with a deep three-pointer. © International Olympic Committee Read...

An embarrassing gaffe has led to an apology after the Sudan anthem was played for South Sudan ahead of their Olympics basketball clash. © International Olympic Committee Read...

All the highs and lows of day 4 at the Paris Olympic Games, captured in images. Read...

Finally winning an Olympic medal was a watershed moment for Australian basketball. Coach Brian Goorjian says it’s only the beginning. Read...

It’s not every day you get three sets of siblings in one team, but that’s what has transpired with the Eastern senior men’s basketball team. Read...