Daniel Kaufmann PhD | Dr. Gameology
@drgameology.bsky.social
Professor, Author of "The Gamer's Journey", Twitch & YouTube Partner, and Podcaster.
Streams: Final Fantasy and More / Talks Mental Health
https://link.space/@drgameology
Streams: Final Fantasy and More / Talks Mental Health
https://link.space/@drgameology
Just as ancient myths shaped cultures, video games 🎮 create new legends for us to live by. They provide values, heroes 🦸♂️, and cautionary tales for today's world. ✨
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Just as ancient myths shaped cultures, video games 🎮 create new legends for us to live by. They provide values, heroes 🦸♂️, and cautionary tales for today's world. ✨
So many Video Games capture what we call the hero's journey, offering quests filled with growth and transformation. They inspire us to be the heroes of our own stories.
November 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
So many Video Games capture what we call the hero's journey, offering quests filled with growth and transformation. They inspire us to be the heroes of our own stories.
Much like mythology, games present moral dilemmas ⚖️ that reflect real-world challenges, helping us navigate complex situations with wisdom and compassion.
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Much like mythology, games present moral dilemmas ⚖️ that reflect real-world challenges, helping us navigate complex situations with wisdom and compassion.
The rich worlds in games serve as symbolic landscapes, inviting us to explore themes like courage, redemption, and sacrifice.
What's your favorite gaming world?
What's your favorite gaming world?
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The rich worlds in games serve as symbolic landscapes, inviting us to explore themes like courage, redemption, and sacrifice.
What's your favorite gaming world?
What's your favorite gaming world?
Immersing yourself in a game world is like taking a mental vacation. 🕹️🌴
November 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Immersing yourself in a game world is like taking a mental vacation. 🕹️🌴
🗣️ Video games create shared experiences, 🎮forming a collective mythology where players bond over quests, characters, and narratives that resonate deeply. 🧙🏻♂️💗
November 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🗣️ Video games create shared experiences, 🎮forming a collective mythology where players bond over quests, characters, and narratives that resonate deeply. 🧙🏻♂️💗
Puzzle games are like a gym for your brain, enhancing problem-solving skills and boosting mental agility. What's your go-to puzzle game? 🧠
November 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Puzzle games are like a gym for your brain, enhancing problem-solving skills and boosting mental agility. What's your go-to puzzle game? 🧠
Strategy games challenge us to think ahead and plan our moves, sharpening decision-making abilities in both gaming and real life. 🎯
November 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Strategy games challenge us to think ahead and plan our moves, sharpening decision-making abilities in both gaming and real life. 🎯
Balancing goals and gameplay: What’s your motivation sweet spot? 🎯🎮
November 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Balancing goals and gameplay: What’s your motivation sweet spot? 🎯🎮
If you played video games this week to relieve stress, ❤️ this and tell which game. I need to know!
November 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
If you played video games this week to relieve stress, ❤️ this and tell which game. I need to know!
Playing the complex puzzles found in video games on a daily basis improves our memory and attention to detail, making us sharper and more focused. 💡
Hit the ❤️ if you agree!
Hit the ❤️ if you agree!
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Playing the complex puzzles found in video games on a daily basis improves our memory and attention to detail, making us sharper and more focused. 💡
Hit the ❤️ if you agree!
Hit the ❤️ if you agree!
Video games show us the exciting side of life in so many ways! 🎮 Strategy games stimulate creative thinking, allowing us to approach problems from different angles and innovate our way to success. 🎨
November 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Video games show us the exciting side of life in so many ways! 🎮 Strategy games stimulate creative thinking, allowing us to approach problems from different angles and innovate our way to success. 🎨
Puzzle and strategy games teach patience, instilling perseverance that helps us tackle real-world challenges. 🕰️
Don't give up! The solution is closer if you keep going, and impossible once you quit! 🎮🤩
Don't give up! The solution is closer if you keep going, and impossible once you quit! 🎮🤩
November 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Puzzle and strategy games teach patience, instilling perseverance that helps us tackle real-world challenges. 🕰️
Don't give up! The solution is closer if you keep going, and impossible once you quit! 🎮🤩
Don't give up! The solution is closer if you keep going, and impossible once you quit! 🎮🤩
Quick reminder: Gaming is for EVERYONE ✨🧙🏻♂️🎮✨
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Quick reminder: Gaming is for EVERYONE ✨🧙🏻♂️🎮✨
Video games are a powerful tool for stress relief and relaxation. 🎮✨
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Video games are a powerful tool for stress relief and relaxation. 🎮✨
Violence 🎮 in video games often serves as a tool 🛠️ for problem-solving, not aggression. Studies 📚 show no conclusive link between gaming and increased violent behavior. It is just another example of divisive media that we have lived our entire lives with.
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Violence 🎮 in video games often serves as a tool 🛠️ for problem-solving, not aggression. Studies 📚 show no conclusive link between gaming and increased violent behavior. It is just another example of divisive media that we have lived our entire lives with.
Games 🎮 offer us a glimpse of hope 🌟, guiding us through challenges with courage 💪 and inspiring us to press on.
Let's journey forward together! 🚀🌈
Let's journey forward together! 🚀🌈
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Games 🎮 offer us a glimpse of hope 🌟, guiding us through challenges with courage 💪 and inspiring us to press on.
Let's journey forward together! 🚀🌈
Let's journey forward together! 🚀🌈
Games 🎮 teach us that mistakes aren't failures; they're lessons. Every missed jump 🕴️ or wrong turn 🔄 is a step towards mastery.
Let's apply this wisdom to life 🌟 and keep leveling up! 🚀
Let's apply this wisdom to life 🌟 and keep leveling up! 🚀
November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Games 🎮 teach us that mistakes aren't failures; they're lessons. Every missed jump 🕴️ or wrong turn 🔄 is a step towards mastery.
Let's apply this wisdom to life 🌟 and keep leveling up! 🚀
Let's apply this wisdom to life 🌟 and keep leveling up! 🚀
Immersed in stories: How do narrative-driven games impact you? 📚🎮
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Immersed in stories: How do narrative-driven games impact you? 📚🎮
Video games are a powerful way to reduce stress and improve mental health. 🎮✨
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Video games are a powerful way to reduce stress and improve mental health. 🎮✨
Every video game is an adventure filled with hope. From epic tales to small victories, let's embrace the lessons and continue leveling up in life.
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Every video game is an adventure filled with hope. From epic tales to small victories, let's embrace the lessons and continue leveling up in life.
Video games aren't just for fun; they’re legendary problem-solving Personal Trainers! 🎮 Facing in-game challenges hones critical thinking and boosts real-life decision-making skills.
Level up your mind with every quest! 💡✨
Level up your mind with every quest! 💡✨
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Video games aren't just for fun; they’re legendary problem-solving Personal Trainers! 🎮 Facing in-game challenges hones critical thinking and boosts real-life decision-making skills.
Level up your mind with every quest! 💡✨
Level up your mind with every quest! 💡✨
Gaming is a beacon of hope. Every choice shapes a brighter future, and every challenge helps us grow stronger.
Let's continue the video gaming journey and unlock our potential!
Let's continue the video gaming journey and unlock our potential!
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Gaming is a beacon of hope. Every choice shapes a brighter future, and every challenge helps us grow stronger.
Let's continue the video gaming journey and unlock our potential!
Let's continue the video gaming journey and unlock our potential!
For the Completionists: The satisfaction of 100%—is it worth the grind? 💎🎮
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
For the Completionists: The satisfaction of 100%—is it worth the grind? 💎🎮
Video games remind us that progress, no matter how small, is still progress. 🕹️💖
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Video games remind us that progress, no matter how small, is still progress. 🕹️💖