Unraveling Perfectionism in the Gaming World
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
S2: E39 | We Did the Show for Two Years!!
The Live Stream Twitch Celebration of the Two Year Gaming Persona Anniversary occurred on September 14th. Join Dr. Gameology (Dr. Daniel Kaufmann), Jenny Lebron, and Gene Wong on a free flowing conversation looking back at Season 2 of the show, favorite moments, and hopes for the next season. Most of all, Continue the Journey! Thanks […]
S2: E32 | Stray: the Psychology of Playing a Cat
The Gaming Persona talks about Stray! This game has been sweeping across the gaming world as one of our first best opportunities to run around the post-apocalyptic streets as a cat. The charm and mental shifts of playing as a cat definitely have an impact on the player. The TGP hosts all review their interactions […]
S1: E2 | The (Awfully) Great COVID Gaming Experience
In this episode, Dr. Gameology and Jenny review COVID Gaming and what video games have done for them during the 2020 quarantine. Multiple games are brought into the conversation of gaming in isolation may not end up feeling so alone. Research findings are applied to exercise games, in-game pets, guilds / in-group play of online […]
S1: E1 | The Gaming Persona: Breaking Boundaries in Mental Health Using Video Games
The Gaming Persona: Breaking Boundaries in Mental Health Using Video Games In this stirring episode of “The Gaming Persona,” hosts Jenny and DrGameology delve into the rich and multifaceted world of gaming. They share their personal journeys in the realm of video games, the challenges faced, and the rewards reaped. Jenny talks about her new […]
