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
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?
It always gives me hype every time I get to share my ideas with someone new.
My book lets us dive into stories that connect gaming with personal development. Learn how to reflect on your in-game decisions and apply those lessons beyond the screen.
#author
My book lets us dive into stories that connect gaming with personal development. Learn how to reflect on your in-game decisions and apply those lessons beyond the screen.
#author
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It always gives me hype every time I get to share my ideas with someone new.
My book lets us dive into stories that connect gaming with personal development. Learn how to reflect on your in-game decisions and apply those lessons beyond the screen.
#author
My book lets us dive into stories that connect gaming with personal development. Learn how to reflect on your in-game decisions and apply those lessons beyond the screen.
#author
Ever thought about how video games mirror personal growth? 🎮✨
Much like leveling up a character, we level up in real life—learning, adapting, and becoming stronger with every challenge we face.
Discover more in The Gamer's Journey—available now. 🌟
https://f.mtr.cool/cnctyujlaf
Much like leveling up a character, we level up in real life—learning, adapting, and becoming stronger with every challenge we face.
Discover more in The Gamer's Journey—available now. 🌟
https://f.mtr.cool/cnctyujlaf
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Ever thought about how video games mirror personal growth? 🎮✨
Much like leveling up a character, we level up in real life—learning, adapting, and becoming stronger with every challenge we face.
Discover more in The Gamer's Journey—available now. 🌟
https://f.mtr.cool/cnctyujlaf
Much like leveling up a character, we level up in real life—learning, adapting, and becoming stronger with every challenge we face.
Discover more in The Gamer's Journey—available now. 🌟
https://f.mtr.cool/cnctyujlaf
Adults use video games to fine-tune their response to complex situations 🧩, fostering calculated risk-taking that mirrors professional and personal life. 🎯What game makes adulting feel like a piece of cake? 🍰
#healthygaming
#healthygaming
October 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Adults use video games to fine-tune their response to complex situations 🧩, fostering calculated risk-taking that mirrors professional and personal life. 🎯What game makes adulting feel like a piece of cake? 🍰
#healthygaming
#healthygaming
🎮 Ready to level up? Whether you're taking down bosses or exploring endless worlds, your gaming journey is a testament to your dedication and passion! 🌟
Celebrate every victory, no matter how small! 🏆✨
What achievement are you most proud of? Drop it in the comments! 👇
Celebrate every victory, no matter how small! 🏆✨
What achievement are you most proud of? Drop it in the comments! 👇
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🎮 Ready to level up? Whether you're taking down bosses or exploring endless worlds, your gaming journey is a testament to your dedication and passion! 🌟
Celebrate every victory, no matter how small! 🏆✨
What achievement are you most proud of? Drop it in the comments! 👇
Celebrate every victory, no matter how small! 🏆✨
What achievement are you most proud of? Drop it in the comments! 👇
Your gaming history is a psychological autobiography. Every genre preference, every rage quit, every all-nighter tells the story of who you were and who you're becoming. Your Steam library is your psyche's mirror. Game on. 🎮✨
October 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Your gaming history is a psychological autobiography. Every genre preference, every rage quit, every all-nighter tells the story of who you were and who you're becoming. Your Steam library is your psyche's mirror. Game on. 🎮✨
Games with moral choices (Mass Effect, Witcher) activate the same brain regions as real ethical dilemmas. Every Paragon/Renegade decision is training your moral reasoning circuits. ⚖️
October 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Games with moral choices (Mass Effect, Witcher) activate the same brain regions as real ethical dilemmas. Every Paragon/Renegade decision is training your moral reasoning circuits. ⚖️
Horror games are exposure therapy in a safe environment. Facing virtual fears in Resident Evil helps your amygdala learn the difference between real and perceived threats. You're literally training courage. 😱
October 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Horror games are exposure therapy in a safe environment. Facing virtual fears in Resident Evil helps your amygdala learn the difference between real and perceived threats. You're literally training courage. 😱
For teens, gaming simulates scenarios that require evaluating risks, which aids in adolescent brain development and real-life applications. 🔍 What game defined your adolescent years?
#healthygaming
#healthygaming
October 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
For teens, gaming simulates scenarios that require evaluating risks, which aids in adolescent brain development and real-life applications. 🔍 What game defined your adolescent years?
#healthygaming
#healthygaming
Game narratives often mirror our own life challenges, offering a safe space to explore emotions and grow through adversity.
What story has impacted you the most? 💡
What story has impacted you the most? 💡
October 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Game narratives often mirror our own life challenges, offering a safe space to explore emotions and grow through adversity.
What story has impacted you the most? 💡
What story has impacted you the most? 💡
Characters in games often become role models, teaching us courage, resilience, and compassion.
Who’s your favorite gaming hero?
Who’s your favorite gaming hero?
October 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Characters in games often become role models, teaching us courage, resilience, and compassion.
Who’s your favorite gaming hero?
Who’s your favorite gaming hero?
The decisions we make in games often lead to personal reflection. 🔍 These moments can guide us in real-life situations, helping us grow. Share your favorite in-game decision of all-time!
October 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The decisions we make in games often lead to personal reflection. 🔍 These moments can guide us in real-life situations, helping us grow. Share your favorite in-game decision of all-time!
So many Video Games like 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.
October 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
So many Video Games like 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.
We did it, team! 🎉 Thanks to YOUR incredible support, the Dr. Gameology channel smashed the Twitch Partner Plus goal for September AND completed the Sub-tember drive! 🚀💜
Let’s keep leveling up together 🎮✨
#TwitchPartner #SubtemberSuccess #DrGameology #StreamerCommunity
Let’s keep leveling up together 🎮✨
#TwitchPartner #SubtemberSuccess #DrGameology #StreamerCommunity
October 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We did it, team! 🎉 Thanks to YOUR incredible support, the Dr. Gameology channel smashed the Twitch Partner Plus goal for September AND completed the Sub-tember drive! 🚀💜
Let’s keep leveling up together 🎮✨
#TwitchPartner #SubtemberSuccess #DrGameology #StreamerCommunity
Let’s keep leveling up together 🎮✨
#TwitchPartner #SubtemberSuccess #DrGameology #StreamerCommunity
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?
October 1, 2025 at 1:05 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?
It always gives me hype every time I get to share my ideas with someone new.
My book lets us dive into stories that connect gaming with personal development. Learn how to reflect on your in-game decisions and apply those lessons beyond the screen.
#author
My book lets us dive into stories that connect gaming with personal development. Learn how to reflect on your in-game decisions and apply those lessons beyond the screen.
#author
September 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It always gives me hype every time I get to share my ideas with someone new.
My book lets us dive into stories that connect gaming with personal development. Learn how to reflect on your in-game decisions and apply those lessons beyond the screen.
#author
My book lets us dive into stories that connect gaming with personal development. Learn how to reflect on your in-game decisions and apply those lessons beyond the screen.
#author
Ever thought about how video games mirror personal growth? 🎮✨
Much like leveling up a character, we level up in real life—learning, adapting, and becoming stronger with every challenge we face.
Discover more in The Gamer's Journey—available now. 🌟
https://f.mtr.cool/sepomvhzdw
Much like leveling up a character, we level up in real life—learning, adapting, and becoming stronger with every challenge we face.
Discover more in The Gamer's Journey—available now. 🌟
https://f.mtr.cool/sepomvhzdw
September 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Ever thought about how video games mirror personal growth? 🎮✨
Much like leveling up a character, we level up in real life—learning, adapting, and becoming stronger with every challenge we face.
Discover more in The Gamer's Journey—available now. 🌟
https://f.mtr.cool/sepomvhzdw
Much like leveling up a character, we level up in real life—learning, adapting, and becoming stronger with every challenge we face.
Discover more in The Gamer's Journey—available now. 🌟
https://f.mtr.cool/sepomvhzdw
Has a game genuinely changed you? Our show talks how Hollow Knight: Silksong broke Steam and our hearts in equal measure. From horror games creating PTSD to raid completions bringing pure joy, we explore gaming's emotional impact. #GamingPersona #VideoGames #podcast
https://f.mtr.cool/ildesrtqcd
https://f.mtr.cool/ildesrtqcd
September 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Has a game genuinely changed you? Our show talks how Hollow Knight: Silksong broke Steam and our hearts in equal measure. From horror games creating PTSD to raid completions bringing pure joy, we explore gaming's emotional impact. #GamingPersona #VideoGames #podcast
https://f.mtr.cool/ildesrtqcd
https://f.mtr.cool/ildesrtqcd
Adults use video games to fine-tune their response to complex situations 🧩, fostering calculated risk-taking that mirrors professional and personal life. 🎯What game makes adulting feel like a piece of cake? 🍰
#healthygaming
#healthygaming
September 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Adults use video games to fine-tune their response to complex situations 🧩, fostering calculated risk-taking that mirrors professional and personal life. 🎯What game makes adulting feel like a piece of cake? 🍰
#healthygaming
#healthygaming
🎮 Ready to level up? Whether you're taking down bosses or exploring endless worlds, your gaming journey is a testament to your dedication and passion! 🌟
Celebrate every victory, no matter how small! 🏆✨
What achievement are you most proud of? Drop it in the comments! 👇
Celebrate every victory, no matter how small! 🏆✨
What achievement are you most proud of? Drop it in the comments! 👇
September 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🎮 Ready to level up? Whether you're taking down bosses or exploring endless worlds, your gaming journey is a testament to your dedication and passion! 🌟
Celebrate every victory, no matter how small! 🏆✨
What achievement are you most proud of? Drop it in the comments! 👇
Celebrate every victory, no matter how small! 🏆✨
What achievement are you most proud of? Drop it in the comments! 👇
For teens, gaming simulates scenarios that require evaluating risks, which aids in adolescent brain development and real-life applications. 🔍 What game defined your adolescent years?
#healthygaming
#healthygaming
August 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
For teens, gaming simulates scenarios that require evaluating risks, which aids in adolescent brain development and real-life applications. 🔍 What game defined your adolescent years?
#healthygaming
#healthygaming
Game narratives often mirror our own life challenges, offering a safe space to explore emotions and grow through adversity.
What story has impacted you the most? 💡
What story has impacted you the most? 💡
August 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Game narratives often mirror our own life challenges, offering a safe space to explore emotions and grow through adversity.
What story has impacted you the most? 💡
What story has impacted you the most? 💡
Thanks so much to everyone who found me over the past year. We just broke past 1,500 followers on Twitch. I keep getting to experience things I never thought I would, and it is so touching to do this with all of you.
Thank you, and as always . . . Continue the Journey 🧙🏻♂️🎮 #twitchstreamer
Thank you, and as always . . . Continue the Journey 🧙🏻♂️🎮 #twitchstreamer
August 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Thanks so much to everyone who found me over the past year. We just broke past 1,500 followers on Twitch. I keep getting to experience things I never thought I would, and it is so touching to do this with all of you.
Thank you, and as always . . . Continue the Journey 🧙🏻♂️🎮 #twitchstreamer
Thank you, and as always . . . Continue the Journey 🧙🏻♂️🎮 #twitchstreamer
Characters in games often become role models, teaching us courage, resilience, and compassion.
Who’s your favorite gaming hero?
Who’s your favorite gaming hero?
August 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Characters in games often become role models, teaching us courage, resilience, and compassion.
Who’s your favorite gaming hero?
Who’s your favorite gaming hero?
The decisions we make in games often lead to personal reflection. 🔍 These moments can guide us in real-life situations, helping us grow. Share your favorite in-game decision of all-time!
August 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The decisions we make in games often lead to personal reflection. 🔍 These moments can guide us in real-life situations, helping us grow. Share your favorite in-game decision of all-time!