Casual & Hardcore Player Types | S3:E16

Casual & Hardcore Player Types This week, we’re talking about Casual & Hardcore Player Types. We explore the differences between these types of players, how types impact gameplay experiences and more. Join Doc and Gene while they dive into the exciting world of video gaming! Download & Listen to this episode of The Gaming Persona […]
Nerd Nite and Superhero Critique (feat. Ricardo Williams) | S3:E15

Nerd Nite and Superhero Critique (feat. Ricardo Williams) Come join us on The Gaming Persona podcast as we interview Ricardo Williams, the leader of Orlando Nerd Nite. We’ll discuss what it takes to put on a show every month and get his take on some of the latest superhero movies. Ricardo will share his insider […]
Beating Video Games: Winning, Finishing, & Prolonging | S3:E14

Beating Video Games: Winning, Finishing, & Prolonging | S3:E14 The Gaming Persona podcast explores the idea of Beating Video Games. This week, we dived into the many ways players beat video games, with an in-depth look at the three main paths to success – Winning, Finishing, and Prolonging. We’ll discuss how players can achieve victory […]
Solo Gaming & Psychological Effects | S3:E13

Solo Gaming & Psychological Effects Join us this week on The Gaming Persona podcast as we dive deep into a new research study on solo gaming and the various psychological effects of game playing. We are joined by doc student from Mount Mary University, Tyler Secor, to review the most important gaming experiences in his […]
Music & Video Games | S3:E12

Music & Video Games In this episode of The Gaming Persona, we discuss how music is used in video games. We take a look at some classic titles and explore how the music helped to define the game’s atmosphere and narrative. We also dive into the role of licensed soundtracks, composers, and sound designers in […]
Dead Space Remake is Out…And It’s Terrifying | S3:E11

Dead Space Remake is Out…And It’s Terrifying The Dead Space Remake has been released to a new audience here in 2023. For fifteen years, the original Dead Space has been a horror survival fan favorite. Players take on the role of engineer Isaac Clarke, who must survive an intergalactic mining ship infested with alien creatures […]
How Persona Games Play with Psychology | S3:E10

Ever wonder how Persona games play with psychology? Now is the easiest time to find out. The Persona franchise has released on the current console generation, and now everyone can play Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal with greater access than ever before! This week, the podcast explores what these different […]
The Last of Us on HBO Reactions | S3:E9

The Last of Us has debuted on HBO, and it was an AMAZING adaptation of on the greatest gaming stories of all time. The Gaming Persona shares their thoughts and talks about the importance of adaptation in helping new audiences understand exactly what the playing of video games is all about. Download & Listen to […]
Video Games Are a Form of Art | S3:E8

The Gaming Persona explores the question of whether or not video games are art. Many have argued that video games are nothing more than time-wasting entertainment, however, when it comes to their artistic value the evidence proves otherwise. Video games offer so much more than mindless distraction; they can be powerful tools for self-expression and […]
UX Research and the Acagamic Lens with Dr. Lennart Nacke | S3: E7

The Gaming Persona welcomes Dr. Lennart Nacke to talk about his work in UX Research and how it continues to help shape the design of games millions of players enjoy playing. Download & Listen to this UX Research episode of The Gaming Persona Here: Gaming Library: Metroid Dread, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Tactics Ogre: […]