Tears of the Kingdom Stole My Friends | S3:E22
This week, we’re discussing the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We’ll be taking a deep dive into Hyrule and what we expect for this new edition of the BotW formula. Plus, we’ll hear from Dr. Gameology about what it was like to restart playing both BotW and FFXIV games at […]
A Link to Mindfulness | S3:E21
A Link to Mindfulness The latest episode of The Gaming Persona will discuss the positive mental health experience of playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. We’ll be talking about how this game encourages players to explore a wide-open world full of surprises and secrets, to take time away from the pressure of […]
The Intriguing Metaphor of the Health Bar in Video Games
As technology continues to advance, video games are becoming more than just a source of entertainment. In fact, they can be a powerful tool for understanding and managing our mental health. One intriguing metaphor found in many popular video games is the concept of the health bar – a visual representation of how much energy […]
Guilds and Gaming Experience | S3:E18
Guilds and Gaming Experience There are so many things to explore in guilds and gaming experience! On this episode, we dive into the fascinating topic of guilds in gaming and how they can help create an engaging play experience. Important concepts like forming groups, conquering bigger challenges, or connecting with the social opportunities of endless […]
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 […]
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 […]
