Examining how psychology explains why video games are made how they are and why gamers behave as we do.
Toxicity in video games has been a long-standing and long-studied problem. In this episode, I talk to someone who has... more
Many games put forth some kind of value that they hope will be communicated to players, be they ones that... more
We have some decent theories for understanding the appeal of many different types of video games. But one thing I've... more
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