Daniel Kaufmann Ph.D. | Dr. Gameology

The Gaming Persona

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Welcome to The Gaming Persona, a unique podcast that traverses the exciting crossroads of gaming and mental health. With your host, Dr. Gameology, peel back the layers of the gaming world to discover its profound impact on our cognitive and emotional health. You'll understand how video games, far from being mere entertainment, can act as powerful tools for personal growth, stress relief, and mental resilience. Join fellow gamers and enthusiasts in thought-provoking discussions, unraveling the intricacies of game design, the psychology of gaming, and the surprising ways in which these elements...

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Daniel Kaufmann Ph.D. | Dr. Gameology

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Understanding Raid Teams 07.10.2020 58:00

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Gameology and Jenny share their experiences playing on raid teams in Star Wars: The Old Republic over the years, and connect this set of expectations with other areas of gaming. Explorations of how these topics connect with other styles of game (such as Pokémon Go) and what it takes to organize different kinds of people in an effort to share a common goal are...

The Trinity of Player Roles (Tank - Heal - DPS) 30.09.2020 55:45

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Gameology and Jenny share memories of their friend from their first raid team who passed away this week. The topic of the week focuses on explaining how player roles translate into strategies for success when playing in various team-based challenges inside MMO and other online games. A play-by-play example of how one of their fights from this week transpired is included to hel...

The MMO Iceberg 23.09.2020 53:12

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Gameology and Jenny begin the ordeal of discussing exactly what Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPG) are in the many genres of video games. The concept is likened to being an iceberg concept where what you see immediately does not necessarily tell the whole story of the various game systems a player is learning and being measured by. This is the first conve...

The (Awfully) Great COVID Gaming Experience 16.09.2020 49:39

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Gameology and Jenny review what video games have done for them during the 2020 quarantine. Multiple games are brought into the conversation of gaming in isolation may not end up feeling so alone. Research findings are applied to exercise games, in-game pets, guilds / in-group play of online games, and more. Gaming Library: Sea of Thieves, The Last of Us: Part...

The Gaming Persona: Breaking Boundaries in Mental Health Using Video Games 09.09.2020 37:53

Send us Fan Mail In this stirring episode of "The Gaming Persona," hosts Jenny and DrGameology delve into the rich and multifaceted world of gaming. They share their personal journeys in the realm of video games, the challenges faced, and the rewards reaped. Jenny talks about her new venture, Gear Up Gaming Shop, and her role in promoting gamer-friendly products, while DrGameology center...