My Gaming Academia

Eric, Javon, and Reza
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A podcast about discussing gaming with respect to Psychology & Sociology concepts.

  1. 2022-09-30

    Episode 30: Esports and the Color Line ft. Akil Fletcher

    How have Black cultures and Black players been represented in video games? How can we better represent Black culture, promote inclusion of the Black communities in major gaming spaces, and who are the organizations spearheading this effort? In this episode, Akil Fletcher joins Reza, Javon, and Eric to discuss these challenges.

    49 min

  2. 2022-08-21

    Episode 29: Games Journalism ft. Jeffrey Rousseau

    Jeffrey Rousseau didn’t see enough Black voices in games journalism so he decided to become just that. In this episode, Reza, Javon, and Eric discuss Jeff’s exploration of the gaming industry and what really matters when it comes to diversity in gaming discussions.

    51 min

  3. 2022-07-28

    Episode 28: Act Now! Offer Ends Soon! (Loss Aversion)

    Why do so many mobile games limit how much you can play in one session? Why does the concept of ranking up in PvP games seem so daunting? In this episode, Reza, Javon, and Eric review how cognitively ingrained ‘Loss Aversion’ is, how it permeates every game genre, and how game developers use it in positive (and sometimes negative) ways.

    40 min

  4. 2022-06-26

    Episode 27: Poverty in Gaming & Research ft. Dr. Adam Crowley

    How has poverty been reflected and researched as it relates to video games? Are there common misconceptions or ways gamers engage in the concept of poverty? In this episode, featured guest Dr. Adam Crowley discusses this research in his latest book, Representations of Poverty in Video Games.

    49 min

  5. 2022-05-30

    Episode 26: Choices, Overwhelming!

    Do you ever feel like you don’t know what game, class, or build to play? Why is it so hard to choose? Does having infinite choices always make for a better gaming experience? When, or at what point, do options begin to feel overwhelming, and why does that happen? In this episode, Reza, Javon, and Eric explore how choice paralysis and cognitive overload impact gamers.

    43 min

  6. 2022-04-17

    Episode 25: Gaming and Thearpy w/ Meghan Powers Armstrong

    What do video games have to do with therapy? How can video games be used in a therapeutic setting? When is it beneficial for parents, therapists, or peers in general to involve video games when engaging with their loved ones? In this episode, Reza, Javon, and Eric explore how guest speaker Meghan Powers Armstrong conducts her practice at Geek Therapy, using gaming to treat patients.

    49 min

  7. 2022-03-31

    Episode 24: Cultural Representation in Video Games

    Do you recall seeing aspects of your culture appear in video games? Did the digital representation reflect your own cultural background or upbringing? In this episode, Reza, Javon, and Eric discuss examples of cultural representation in video games, when it can become problematic as appropriation, and what both developers and gamers can do to stay respectful of diverse cultures.

    53 min

  8. 2022-03-01

    Episode 23: Talking to Non-gamers about Gaming

    Several times we’ve discussed experiences with people who play games heavily or with people who are involved in gaming on a daily basis. How do we broach the topic of gaming with those who aren’t as familiar? How can general assumptions about gaming hobbyists be misconstrued, and how do we address that? In this episode, Reza, Javon, and Eric discuss how to handle the topic of being “into gaming” with someone who isn’t familiar with the space, or who might have a negative preconception of the hobby.

    47 min
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A podcast about discussing gaming with respect to Psychology & Sociology concepts.

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  • Skapad av
    Eric, Javon, and Reza
  • Aktiva år
    2020 - 2022
  • Avsnitt
    30
  • Åldersgräns
    Vuxet innehåll
  • Copyright
    © Eric, Javon, and Reza
  • Programmets webbplats
    My Gaming Academia