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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Overwatch 2 Has Released (& Doc is Playing It) | S3: E3
Overwatch 2 was released in October 2022. Dr. Gameology decided to (finally) play a PVP First-Person Shooter on Twitch, and he really liked it! Doc and Jenny decided to read books and look up reddit posts to get a full idea of where the research on Overwatch players has already gone, and they share their […]
S2: E37 | Feeling Nostalgia in Our Video Games – Interview with Dr. Jamie Madigan
The host of The Psychology of Video Games podcast – Dr. Jamie Madigan – joins the show this week to discuss one of the chapters from his book; Getting Gamers. This week, we dive into the nostalgia in video games, how games use it, when it works, and why it sometimes doesn’t work as well. […]
S2: E35 | Quitting Games Can Be a Good Thing
Quitting games can be a difficult decision. Dr. Gameology and the Gaming Persona cast review games they have had to step away from. This difficult decision comes accompanied by research and player experiences from the entire group. This thoughtful discussion aims to bring gaming habits into a real-life context that helps to emphasize the value […]
S2: E31 | Resident Evil and Survival Horror
Dr. Gameology reviews the Resident Evil franchise with Jenny and Gene. Research on problem solving and decision making is introduced to further the discussion of positive elements, even in games where players are running for their lives more than they are choosing to fight. Listen to the podcast here: Gaming Library: Resident Evil, 13 Sentinels: […]
