"So, we've been playing a lot of Tetris recently, and I guess I kind of have it on the brain now," reads the caption that accompanies this comic created by Daniel Sandler. When he created this comic in 2005, little did Daniel know that researchers around the globe would be studying the effects Tetris and other video games may have on the brain.

Tetris has thrilled and frustrated many folks over the years, but for some people the game may provide important therapy. News from researchers at Oxford University points to how Tetris may reduce stress in people who have had been exposed to traumatic events. The research on the game's effects is still early, and the connection may extend to other games besides Tetris, but the link is extraordinary nonetheless!