Examining how psychology explains why video games are made how they are and why gamers behave as we do.
My publisher is running a Kickstarter to offer discounted, early copies of my new book on the Psychology of Dungeons &... more
Have you ever become attached to a place in a video game? A virtual environment that you've obviously never visited... more
Many of us have considered ourselves "passionate" about one thing or another, including video games or even specific game series... more
In this episode, I'll explore some research on whether or not video games can make you smarter or help you... more
In this episode, I talk with an expert on how video games elicit nostalgia and what it means for players... more
What do research and theory say about how our avatars in video games and virtual reality may shape our behaviors... more
In this episode I talk with an expert on diagnosing and treating ADHD in children. We'll talk about the challenges... more
In-game purchases are a staple of modern game design, especially in the free-to-play and live service categories. This isn't necessarily... more
Sometimes we have to sell people on the merits of games like Dungeons & Dragons. People like parents, principals, teachers,... more
Is technology or game design more important for determining whether we feel immersed and present in the world of a... more