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    Psychology of Video Games Podcast

    Psychology of Video Games Podcast

    Psychology of Video Games Podcast

    ratings:
    Length:
    93 episodes
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Description

    Examining how psychology explains why video games are made how they are and why gamers behave as we do.
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Episodes1 - 10 of 93 episodes

    Title

    Podcast 93 - Do Games Make You Smarter?

    In this episode, I'll explore some research on whether or not video games can make you ...

    63 minutes
    		May 01, 2024

    Episode 92 - Nostalgia

    In this episode, I talk with an expert on how video games elicit nostalgia and what it ...

    47 minutes
    		Mar 04, 2024

    Episode 91 - Avatars

    What do research and theory say about how our avatars in video games and virtual realit...

    55 minutes
    		Feb 01, 2024

    Episode 90 - ADHD and Gaming

    In this episode I talk with an expert on diagnosing and treating ADHD in children. We'l...

    56 minutes
    		Jan 03, 2024

    Episode 89 - In-Game Purchasess

    In-game purchases are a staple of modern game design, especially in the free-to-play an...

    34 minutes
    		Dec 04, 2023

    Episode 88 - Dungeons & Dragons & Skills

    Sometimes we have to sell people on the merits of games like Dungeons & Dragons. People...

    66 minutes
    		Nov 05, 2023

    Podcast 87 - Immersion and Presence in Video Game Worlds

    Is technology or game design more important for determining whether we feel immersed an...

    52 minutes
    		Oct 01, 2023

    Podcast 86 - The Psychology of Role-Playing

    What do psychologists and games researchers have to say about the idea of role-playing,...

    57 minutes
    		Sep 01, 2023

    Podcast 85 - The Psychology of Loot and the Diablo Series

    What can the psychology of loot drops tell us about the evolution of the Diablo series?...

    35 minutes
    		Jul 01, 2023

    Episode 84 - Games and Moral Reasoning

    Can playing a lot of games lead us to become better at explaining why a given character...

    36 minutes
    		Jun 01, 2023