Unraveling Perfectionism in the Gaming World

perfectionism in gaming

Can your gaming experience be affected by your personal insecurities? Have you ever pondered the psychological implications behind your in-game choices? This episode addresses the impact of perfectionism and imposter syndrome on gamers, probing deep psychological layers of personal quests, from the gallant worlds of Magic the Gathering to the intricate narratives of Final Fantasy […]

The Ultimate Return: The Profound Impact of Gaming on Personal Growth | S3:E25

The Ultimate Return

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

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 […]

Why Don’t Games Work: Crashing Games and Navigating Disappointment | S3:E23

Why Don't Games Work

Why don’t games work when we’re most excited to play them, and how do gaming communities recover from this disappointment? Those are the burning questions we tackle in this week’s Gaming Persona podcast, where we share our experiences with the latest Lord of the Rings game, Gollum, and reminisce about the nostalgic 90’s X-Wings from […]

Tears of the Kingdom Stole My Friends | S3:E22

Tears of the Kingdom

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Episode 100 of The Gaming Persona Podcast | S3:E17

Episode 100 of The Gaming Persona Podcast

Episode 100 of The Gaming Persona Podcast – Reflections and Projections We have made it to Episode 100 of The Gaming Persona podcast! Join us while we celebrate the show’s past success and future potential. The three hosts – Dr. Gameology / Dr. Daniel Kaufmann, Jenny Lebron, and Gene Wong – reflect on where the […]

Casual & Hardcore Player Types | S3:E16

Casual & Hardcore Player Types

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 […]

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 […]