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September 1, 2009 by RawmeatCowboy Filed Under: Nintendo in general

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Don't worry, it changes things in a good way!

A recent study, authored by the Mind Research Network, shows that playing Tetris can actually alter your brain in two ways. The images above show that playing Tetris increases efficiency in some areas of the brain, as well as thicker cortexes. Yes, Tetris really can shape your brain, and now scientists can find out if these games can actually help you in the long run. It's both exciting and scary, don't you think?!

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ecco6t9
August 31, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I thought this was always known.
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August 31, 2009 at 11:01 pm
NEWS!
Math changes your brain tooz!
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August 31, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Tetris is one of the true "perfect" games out there in existence....
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Pugwishbone17
August 31, 2009 at 11:07 pm
No wonder I always get headaches after playing more than 30 mins of tetris
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