Revealing the Tifa’s Archetype: A Final Fantasy VII Analysis
Exploring Tifa Lockhart’s Archetype: The Caregiver of Final Fantasy VII Tifa Lockhart is one of the most enduring characters in gaming history. From her debut in the original Final Fantasy VII to her stunning appearances in the Remake and Rebirth, Tifa has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide. But what makes her so compelling? Beyond […]
The Ultimate Return: The Profound Impact of Gaming on Personal Growth | S3:E25
The Ultimate Return: The Profound Impact of Gaming on Personal Growth Download & Listen to this episode of The Gaming Persona Here: Brace yourselves for The Ultimate Return to the world of gaming as Jenny, Gene, and Dr. Gameology make a grand return to The Gaming Persona! We spill the beans on our latest […]
Life Lessons and Lasting Memories: The Hidden Power of Video Games | S3:E24
Life Lessons and Lasting Memories: The Hidden Power of Video Games Ever wondered how our gaming memories can influence our lifespan? Tune in as we take you on a journey through the riveting world of video games. We discuss our recent encounters like Overwatch 2, Legends of Runeterra, Darkest Dungeon 2, and Diablo 4, and […]
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 […]
Self-Determination Theory for Gaming | S3:E20
Self-Determination Theory for Gaming This week, we talk about the basic concepts which form Self-Determination Theory and apply them to video games. Motivation, competence, belonging, autonomy, mastery. What do video games do for you? Download & Listen to this episode of The Gaming Persona Here: Gaming Library: Resident Evil 4, Final Fantasy XIV Online, Star […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
