Oh yes. I was burned out on Tetris itself after years of playing it then I discovered Columns on Sega Genesis (even bought a Nomad to play it on the go - I got the car adapter optional attachment because that battery life sucked). I then discovered Tetris Attack not too long after that and have been hooked since then. I love these types of games.
Thank you for bringing up the good old memories I had forgotten about. Now I may have to justify playing those games again by writing up a review or something for them. lol