
76 episodes

Psychology of Video Games Podcast Jamie Madigan
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4.9 • 11 Ratings
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Examining how psychology explains why video games are made how they are and why gamers behave as we do.
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Podcast 76 - VR Therapy
Could a commercial VR game you're playing be used for therapy? What should therapists and their patients know about VR and related technologies being used in therapy?
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Podcast 75 - Cheating in Video Games
What's the psychology behind when and why people cheat? What can we apply from that research to cheating in video games? Find out in this lecture I recently gave on the topic.
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Podcast 74 - 1.5-Sided Parasocial Relationships
My guests and I talk about how platforms like Twitch are changing how researchers think about parasocial relationships. Is it only one-sided when there's audience interaction?
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Podcast 73 - Toxic Behavior
Why do gamers sometimes engage in toxic behavior and what psychology can developers leverage to curb it?
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Podcast 72 - Esports Medicine
My guest and I discuss how a physician can specialize in caring for the mental and physical health of professional gamers. Lindsey Migliore, MD is one of the foremost experts In esports medicine, trusted by the leading esports organizations and industry leaders. Through her work as GamerDoc, she applies scientific principles to the field of competitive gaming to definitively improve performance and expand the life span of the esports athlete. Her handbook of esports medicine, the first of its kind, was published in 2021 by Springer Medical. She is currently the Director of Player Performance at Evil Geniuses.
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Podcast 71 - Video Game Engagement
What's the psychology behind what makes video games engaging? Why will people invest their whole time, vigor, and attention to some games and not others?
Customer Reviews
A different way of looking at games
A very insightful podcast that any gamer would find interesting. Taking on stereotypical myths and highlighting the benefits of gaming.
Interesting topics, presented well.
Well researched topics and interesting insights. Keep sharing your psychological knowledge with us all.
Great Podcast
As a psychologist with an active interest in gaming (BF4 still!), the first few episodes have been a fantastic insight for me. The information is up to date and interesting for those interested in psychology, gaming and game design. I think Jamie does a great job with his interviews, and the topic points are right on the money. Thanks Jamie for your work in putting this together.
Scott