Seeing things: When gaming messes with reality — and your brain

Damn Tetris blocks. Seeing them everywhere. Can’t sleep. Can’t turn them off.

For most of us, gaming offers a momentary escape from the real world, but for some, the distinction between onscreen actions and reality can blur. A recent study highlights how gaming can seriously affect our senses and offers a glimpse through the eyes of gamers whose brains keep on playing.