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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Random Topic Generator 3 | S3:E19

Random Topic 3

Random Topic Generator 3 This week, Dr. Gameology and crew return to the recording studio to do random topic 3.  They go everywhere from Star Wars to Resident Evil, and end up some how on Space Mountain. Come listen to the chaos and support the show! Download & Listen to this episode of The Gaming […]

Guilds and Gaming Experience | S3:E18

Guilds Help Create the Gaming Experience

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

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 […]