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Do You Suffer From the Tetris Effect?

Dick Ward writes: "You’re looking at the tiles in your bathroom, a building under construction, a brick wall, a patterned rug, or even a sweater. You can’t just glance away and ignore the pattern like you usually do. You find yourself picking out pieces and fitting them together in your mind. You might even see blocks falling when you close your eyes. It’s called the “Tetris Effect,” and it happens to people that play the game for an extended period of time. That doesn’t mean it only happens with ‘Tetris,’ though. I’ve gotten wrapped up in plenty of games in the past to the point of similar hallucinatory episodes, and I’m sure that I’m not the only one."

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dizzleK5021d ago

no, but i've got asteroids real bad.

Quagmire5021d ago

I suffer from a bad case of "exploding barrel/gas-tank" syndrome, where if i see a lone tank on a street, around the house, or on the back of a truck, my subconcious automatically acts out my hands shooting at it.

life doomer5021d ago

did anybody else read it like "dick wad writes..."

LoL

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The Tale of Tetris | A Strange and Surprising Story

Discover the incredible story behind the world-famous game of Tetris, from its origins in Soviet-era Moscow to its global domination in the 1980s and beyond. Learn about the legal battles, political intrigue, and personal connections that helped make Tetris one of the most beloved and enduring games of all time.

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franwex411d ago

I couldn’t keep up. Haha.

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Daggerfall Unity GOG Cut Is Currently Free On GOG

The alleged "remaster" of Daggerfall, Daggerfall Unity GOG Cut, a modded version of a nostalgic masterpiece, is supposedly free on GOG.

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PLAYSTUDIOS has acquired the rights to the Tetris franchise for mobile devices

PLAYSTUDIOS, a casual games developer has officially acquired the rights to develop the iconic Tetris franchise for mobile devices.

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