Games, Tech, and Things Christopher Barker

In this episode of Games, Tech, and Things we discuss the ways in which the human mind can become attracted to digital characters. Joining is Abigail Iacobucci to give her opinions on fictophilia and why she thinks that these things can happen. Listed here are the sources mentioned:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318219232_On_the_ontology_of_fictional_characters_A_semiotic_approach
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.575427/full


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This this episode of Games, Tech, and Things we discuss the ways that video games can be used by therapist and every day individuals to relax from their daily stresses. Joining me is Peter Sly to give his insights into the ways he plays to relax after a long day at school. Olivia Jusus's website can be visited here in order to learn more about the film industry: https://justus2dot0.wordpress.com

On this episode of Games, Tech, and Things we return to the topic of predatory practices such as microtransactions and the malicious nature of some video game companies. Returning is Sara McKellar, a former loot box fanatic who has reformed to never touch them. You can also look at Conner Jelly's website by following this link: https://dearus485209718.wordpress.com

On this episode of Games, Tech, and things we delve into the services that have seen usage for video games and how they have evolved to be more inclusive of other communities. Joining this episode is Mathew Krodowski to give his insights on the topic and how he believes that Discord could be used as a superior replacement to Zoom and Skype.

In this episode of Games, Tech, and Things we talk about the ways that video games could be used to help those with PTSD or some other form of psychological issues present in gamers. Madison Powers brings information from her research done on the topic as a way to bridge the gap and formulate new ideas on the topic.

In this episode of Games, Tech, and Things we go into how RPG tactics have been used to effect a person mind in positive and negative ways. Co-Hosting this episode is Luke Michum who brings his knowledge of the topic in order to show how these tactics have been negatively used in things like loot boxes.