Games and Psychology
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Shadow of Morality: When Being Bad is Good
Is it ever good to be the bad guy? Well, maybe…
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If You Want to Be Me, Be Me: Identification and Representation, Part I
How complicated is the relationship between video games, representation, and identification?
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The Power of Virtual Love
Does love found in a game really matter?
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Lost in the Music, Lost in the Game
Do you ever wonder how video games grab you by the feels and refuse to let go?
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Crashing the Hype Train
Today we take on the hype train: what it is, why we fall for it, and what it means for our physical worlds.
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Finding Happiness II: When It’s Bad, It’s Horrid
Sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad, even when it comes to video games.
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Finding Happiness in Games: When It’s Good, It’s Very Good
“Optimal experience is thus something we make happen.” – Csikzentmihalyi What do video games psychologically provide us to make us happy?
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Why We Like Heroes Who Fail
We all need heroes, but sometimes the most beloved heroes are the ones who fail.
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