Tag Archives: game psychology

Game Insults

Wow, look at you reading my blog. And here I didn’t even know you could read. I guess that big head of yours is good for something after all. Or maybe not. As it turns out, trash-talking is almost as … Continue reading

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Effective Game Achievements

The more I get into game design, the more pleasantly surprised I am at how much psychology is involved. If you think about it, game designers shape experiences, so they must constantly dig into their toolbox of psychological principles. If … Continue reading

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7 Ways Games Engage the Brain

How does virtuality differ from reality? In reality, we may or may not remember everything that happens. In the virtual world, we can track, record, and measure every single action, choice, and event and thus reward players appropriately to effectively … Continue reading

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What Motivates You?

Solid game design rests on a thorough grasp of psychology. If we can start to understand what motivates us in real life, we can create games that motivate us, and vice versa. Combine game motivation and real life motivation, and … Continue reading

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