Headshots: Psychology + Gaming

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The Fortnite Phenomenon May 03, 2018

Show notes

#44: Fortnite is huge. Everybody is playing it. But why? We discuss some of the reasons why we think people love Fortnite and compare it to other phenomenons like GTA5, Minecraft, and Pokémon GO.

*This episode includes an advertisement for Gamefly. If you use the link geektherapy.com/gamefly, Geek Therapy may 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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A Way Out Apr 26, 2018

Show notes

#43: Josué and Lara played A Way Out, directed by Josef Fares. They had a lot of fun but Josué really disliked how it made him feel at one point because he disagreed so strongly with the choices he was given. Join us for a spoiler full discussion of A Way Out.

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

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

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The Joys of Co-Op Gaming Apr 19, 2018

Show notes

#42: This episode of Headshots is actually episode #130 of another show on the Geek Therapy Network called GT Radio where talk about all the ways and reasons why we love co-op games. What are your favorite co-op gaming memories?

*Consider subscribing to Geek Therapy on Twitch. For instructions on how to subscribe for free using Amazon Prime visit geektherapy.com/prime.

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Visit us at www.HeadshotsPodcast.com.

Headshots is a member of the Geek Therapy Podcast Network.

Join us on the Geek Therapy Facebook Group.

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

Geek Therapy on Twitch – www.twitch.tv/geektherapy

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

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One Hour One Life Apr 05, 2018

Show notes

#41: Kelli and Josué take a look at One Hour One Life, “a multiplayer survival game of parenting and civilization building” created by Jason Rohrer. We think it’s a unique game that we want to keep revisiting for many different reasons.

*Consider subscribing to Geek Therapy on Twitch. For instructions on how to subscribe for free using Amazon Prime visit geektherapy.com/prime.

Notes:

One Hour One Life – http://bit.ly/2HcDCPf
This Game Broke My Heart and Restored My Faith in Humanity – http://bit.ly/2JodiSL

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What’s the Next Pokémon GO? Mar 22, 2018

Show notes

#40: The future of location-based games looks very bright now that Google has made its Maps API available to game developers. Josué and Kelli pitch ideas for new games based on some of their favorite properties.

*Consider becoming a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon. For more information visit patreon.com/geektherapy.

Notes:

TaleBlazer – http://bit.ly/2GeQ5nf
Headshots #19 – How Video Games Can Save the World – http://bit.ly/2m3tPjG

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Play to Feel Mar 08, 2018

Show notes

#39: Some games are just better than others at conveying emotions through gameplay. We played the mobile game Florence and were floored by its ability to make you feel something through game mechanics. We talk about other games as well this week but Florence takes center stage.

*Check out GT Radio, the original Geek Therapy podcast.

Notes:

Florence official website – http://florencegame.com/
Headshots #28 – What Remains of Edith Finch – http://bit.ly/2BKYehX

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Mastery Hunter Feb 22, 2018

Show notes

#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.

*Check out GT Radio, the original Geek Therapy podcast.

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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Headshots is a member of the Geek Therapy Podcast Network.

Join us on the Geek Therapy Facebook Group.

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

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

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Easy Mode? Feb 08, 2018

Show notes

#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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Visit us at www.HeadshotsPodcast.com.

Headshots is a member of the Geek Therapy Podcast Network.

Join us on the Geek Therapy Facebook Group.

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

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

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Streaming and Mental Health Jan 25, 2018

Show notes

#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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Visit us at www.HeadshotsPodcast.com.

Headshots is a member of the Geek Therapy Podcast Network.

Join us on the Geek Therapy Facebook Group.

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

Geek Therapy on Twitch – www.twitch.tv/geektherapy

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

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Gaming Disorder (Beta) Jan 12, 2018

Show notes

#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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Visit us at www.HeadshotsPodcast.com.

Headshots is a member of the Geek Therapy Podcast Network.

Join us on the Geek Therapy Facebook Group.

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

Geek Therapy on Twitch – www.twitch.tv/geektherapy

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

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