Headshots: The Psychology and Gaming Podcast

Mastery Hunter

February 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

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#38: Josué is really enjoying Monster Hunter: World. He thinks it may be the quest for mastery in the game that has made this one of the most fun gaming experiences he’s had in a very long time. Josué and Kelli try to explain and find a name for what he’s experiencing.

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00:00:00 – Intro

00:28:42 – GT Radio promotion

00:40:42 – PAX East Information

Notes:

Monster Hunter World – The Review (2018) [The video with the quote] – http://bit.ly/2CAAPvo

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Easy Mode?

February 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

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#37: Celeste’s Assist Mode got us thinking about “easy mode” in other games and why we don’t see them more often. Also, how is mocking players who choose an easier difficulty a good idea?

*This episode includes an advertisement for Humble Monthly. If you use the link geektherapy.com/humblemonthly Geek Therapy may receive compensation. (Affiliate Disclosure)

Notes:

Why The Very Hard ‘Celeste’ is Perfectly Fine With You Breaking Its Rules – http://bit.ly/2E9yn4v
Easy-Mode Mockery – http://bit.ly/2E8FQ3M
Customize Xbox Wireless Controller with Xbox Accessories App – http://bit.ly/2EaOIpI
Copilot on Xbox One | Link Xbox One Controllers – http://bit.ly/2E8FRVo
Share Play | Share games with friends on PS4 – http://bit.ly/2E9bWfH

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Streaming and Mental Health

January 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

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#36: We discuss some of the mental health issues that streamers face by looking at the toll streaming can take on them and also what happens when viewers come to a stream for support and advice.

*This episode includes a promotion for Geek Therapy on Patreon. For more information visit patreon.com/geektherapy. (Affiliate Disclosure)

Notes:

Geek Therapy Video/Streaming and Mental Health survey – geektherapy.com/videosurvey
Anxiety Gaming – anxietygaming.com
Take This – takethis.org
Suicide Threats Are A Big Problem On Twitch – http://bit.ly/2DxIPym
Geek Therapy on Twitch – www.twitch.tv/geektherapy

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Geek Therapy Discord server – www.GeekTherapy.com/discord

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Geek Therapy Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/GeekTherapy

Gaming Disorder (Beta)

January 11, 2018 Leave a Comment

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#35: We discuss the World Health Organization’s proposed Gaming Disorder diagnosis from the beta draft of the ICD-11.

*This episode includes an advertisement for Humble Monthly. If you use the link geektherapy.com/humblemonthly Geek Therapy will receive compensation. (Affiliate Disclosure)

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Headshots is a member of the Geek Therapy Podcast Network.

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Geek Therapy Discord server – www.GeekTherapy.com/discord

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Super Family Odyssey

December 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

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#34: Josué is joined by Patrick O’Connor who shares how everyone in his home is playing Super Mario Odyssey, very differently. We talk playing games as a family, how parents can be actively involved in their kids’ gaming, and how to monitor responsibly.

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