Kyle Nolla
@drpiggyphd.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Psychology at Morgan State University • previously Northwestern University • they/she 🏳️🌈• 🇵🇷🇲🇽🇺🇸 • I study games/esports, social identity, gambling, skill acquisition, emotion regulation, digital health
*The views I express are my own.*
*The views I express are my own.*
I’m trying to finish up 3 studies and launch a new one. Would love to have as many folks as possible come by 😊
I’m bringing a small army of undergrads for their first research trip & they are very excited!!
I’m nervous to be at a Smash event but I hope to see old friends.
I’m bringing a small army of undergrads for their first research trip & they are very excited!!
I’m nervous to be at a Smash event but I hope to see old friends.
August 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I’m trying to finish up 3 studies and launch a new one. Would love to have as many folks as possible come by 😊
I’m bringing a small army of undergrads for their first research trip & they are very excited!!
I’m nervous to be at a Smash event but I hope to see old friends.
I’m bringing a small army of undergrads for their first research trip & they are very excited!!
I’m nervous to be at a Smash event but I hope to see old friends.
_*~RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY~*_
Attending Supernova this week? Stop by the research table in the tournament room to participate in paid research on gaming!
We’re offering a variety of studies for everyone - some are limited to tournament entrants & Top 100 players.
Attending Supernova this week? Stop by the research table in the tournament room to participate in paid research on gaming!
We’re offering a variety of studies for everyone - some are limited to tournament entrants & Top 100 players.
August 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
_*~RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY~*_
Attending Supernova this week? Stop by the research table in the tournament room to participate in paid research on gaming!
We’re offering a variety of studies for everyone - some are limited to tournament entrants & Top 100 players.
Attending Supernova this week? Stop by the research table in the tournament room to participate in paid research on gaming!
We’re offering a variety of studies for everyone - some are limited to tournament entrants & Top 100 players.
Book: Songmaster by Orson Scott Card
I bought this from a used bookstore in high school since I liked Ender’s Game but never read. It’s the kind of book I like more as an adult since it’s about growth, legacy, change. The idea of song as a separate, more honest expression than speech was cool.
I bought this from a used bookstore in high school since I liked Ender’s Game but never read. It’s the kind of book I like more as an adult since it’s about growth, legacy, change. The idea of song as a separate, more honest expression than speech was cool.
June 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Book: Songmaster by Orson Scott Card
I bought this from a used bookstore in high school since I liked Ender’s Game but never read. It’s the kind of book I like more as an adult since it’s about growth, legacy, change. The idea of song as a separate, more honest expression than speech was cool.
I bought this from a used bookstore in high school since I liked Ender’s Game but never read. It’s the kind of book I like more as an adult since it’s about growth, legacy, change. The idea of song as a separate, more honest expression than speech was cool.
TV: Sirens (Netflix)
I really liked the exploration of sibling/family dynamics & trauma, it felt realistic & powerful how they were explained and tackled. The metaphor of wealth as a siren’s call was good for the first half but as the plot progressed it mattered less? Overall a solid, human drama.
I really liked the exploration of sibling/family dynamics & trauma, it felt realistic & powerful how they were explained and tackled. The metaphor of wealth as a siren’s call was good for the first half but as the plot progressed it mattered less? Overall a solid, human drama.
June 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
TV: Sirens (Netflix)
I really liked the exploration of sibling/family dynamics & trauma, it felt realistic & powerful how they were explained and tackled. The metaphor of wealth as a siren’s call was good for the first half but as the plot progressed it mattered less? Overall a solid, human drama.
I really liked the exploration of sibling/family dynamics & trauma, it felt realistic & powerful how they were explained and tackled. The metaphor of wealth as a siren’s call was good for the first half but as the plot progressed it mattered less? Overall a solid, human drama.
Gamified self-care app has kept me coming back
May 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Gamified self-care app has kept me coming back
Books: Apothecary Diaries (12 & 13)
Tore through this series last year since the anime was so good. Each book has its mysteries, danger, court social dynamics, jokes, romance. 12 was a great payoff from a larger arc of several books, 13 felt like pure setup but enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Tore through this series last year since the anime was so good. Each book has its mysteries, danger, court social dynamics, jokes, romance. 12 was a great payoff from a larger arc of several books, 13 felt like pure setup but enjoyable. Highly recommend!
April 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Books: Apothecary Diaries (12 & 13)
Tore through this series last year since the anime was so good. Each book has its mysteries, danger, court social dynamics, jokes, romance. 12 was a great payoff from a larger arc of several books, 13 felt like pure setup but enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Tore through this series last year since the anime was so good. Each book has its mysteries, danger, court social dynamics, jokes, romance. 12 was a great payoff from a larger arc of several books, 13 felt like pure setup but enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Comic/Book: Flork of Cows @florkofcows.bsky.social
I completely forgot I ordered this so when it showed up on my doorstep after a very trying few weeks (let’s be honest, an awful few months) it felt perfect. The absurd, dark, wholesome hilarity gave me a lift. A little treat for my spirit.
I completely forgot I ordered this so when it showed up on my doorstep after a very trying few weeks (let’s be honest, an awful few months) it felt perfect. The absurd, dark, wholesome hilarity gave me a lift. A little treat for my spirit.
April 17, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Comic/Book: Flork of Cows @florkofcows.bsky.social
I completely forgot I ordered this so when it showed up on my doorstep after a very trying few weeks (let’s be honest, an awful few months) it felt perfect. The absurd, dark, wholesome hilarity gave me a lift. A little treat for my spirit.
I completely forgot I ordered this so when it showed up on my doorstep after a very trying few weeks (let’s be honest, an awful few months) it felt perfect. The absurd, dark, wholesome hilarity gave me a lift. A little treat for my spirit.
Game: The Longing (mobile, Steam, etc)
A curious and (in a positive way) lonely, long experience. I got attached to my little shade and ended up using a guide to peep the endings bc I was worried she wouldn’t end up well. Glad I did. Game brought me small joys, rewarding patience.
A curious and (in a positive way) lonely, long experience. I got attached to my little shade and ended up using a guide to peep the endings bc I was worried she wouldn’t end up well. Glad I did. Game brought me small joys, rewarding patience.
April 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Game: The Longing (mobile, Steam, etc)
A curious and (in a positive way) lonely, long experience. I got attached to my little shade and ended up using a guide to peep the endings bc I was worried she wouldn’t end up well. Glad I did. Game brought me small joys, rewarding patience.
A curious and (in a positive way) lonely, long experience. I got attached to my little shade and ended up using a guide to peep the endings bc I was worried she wouldn’t end up well. Glad I did. Game brought me small joys, rewarding patience.
I’m not sure the bar chart supports the claim you’re making about race. Bar chart shows 28% of gamers are non-white, so 72% are. Here is US population census data, White non-Hispanic ppl are 58% of the US pop. The last screenshot describes proportion, not absolute #. Do you have other sources maybe?
April 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I’m not sure the bar chart supports the claim you’re making about race. Bar chart shows 28% of gamers are non-white, so 72% are. Here is US population census data, White non-Hispanic ppl are 58% of the US pop. The last screenshot describes proportion, not absolute #. Do you have other sources maybe?
I started playing the mobile Pokèmon trading card game - add me!
I am looking for a Magneton rn
I am looking for a Magneton rn
March 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I started playing the mobile Pokèmon trading card game - add me!
I am looking for a Magneton rn
I am looking for a Magneton rn
Theater: Purpose (Live)
This was a heavy, multilayered drama about a politically impactful Black family and their dysfunction. I laughed, I cried (trigger warning for depiction of suicide attempt), and felt cleansed. I’m def grateful to Steppenwolf for commissioning & debuting this work. Whew.
This was a heavy, multilayered drama about a politically impactful Black family and their dysfunction. I laughed, I cried (trigger warning for depiction of suicide attempt), and felt cleansed. I’m def grateful to Steppenwolf for commissioning & debuting this work. Whew.
March 16, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Theater: Purpose (Live)
This was a heavy, multilayered drama about a politically impactful Black family and their dysfunction. I laughed, I cried (trigger warning for depiction of suicide attempt), and felt cleansed. I’m def grateful to Steppenwolf for commissioning & debuting this work. Whew.
This was a heavy, multilayered drama about a politically impactful Black family and their dysfunction. I laughed, I cried (trigger warning for depiction of suicide attempt), and felt cleansed. I’m def grateful to Steppenwolf for commissioning & debuting this work. Whew.
Theater: SIX: The Musical
Big fun! I know I’m late to the party but I get it now. Catchy pop-musical theater fusion with history folded in. Costumes? Amazing. Concept? Feminist AF in the best way. It didn’t really inspire emotion in me but it was a fun 90 minutes!
Big fun! I know I’m late to the party but I get it now. Catchy pop-musical theater fusion with history folded in. Costumes? Amazing. Concept? Feminist AF in the best way. It didn’t really inspire emotion in me but it was a fun 90 minutes!
March 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Theater: SIX: The Musical
Big fun! I know I’m late to the party but I get it now. Catchy pop-musical theater fusion with history folded in. Costumes? Amazing. Concept? Feminist AF in the best way. It didn’t really inspire emotion in me but it was a fun 90 minutes!
Big fun! I know I’m late to the party but I get it now. Catchy pop-musical theater fusion with history folded in. Costumes? Amazing. Concept? Feminist AF in the best way. It didn’t really inspire emotion in me but it was a fun 90 minutes!
I know I’m a weirdo for loving Peeps - yes the sugared marshmallows
- but has anyone else noticed they’re having A Moment™️this year? High quality jewelry, a luxury purse from Betsy Johnson, and I found a 4’ tall plush grocery shopping today. What is going on?? (I am mildly pleased but mystified)
- but has anyone else noticed they’re having A Moment™️this year? High quality jewelry, a luxury purse from Betsy Johnson, and I found a 4’ tall plush grocery shopping today. What is going on?? (I am mildly pleased but mystified)
March 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I know I’m a weirdo for loving Peeps - yes the sugared marshmallows
- but has anyone else noticed they’re having A Moment™️this year? High quality jewelry, a luxury purse from Betsy Johnson, and I found a 4’ tall plush grocery shopping today. What is going on?? (I am mildly pleased but mystified)
- but has anyone else noticed they’re having A Moment™️this year? High quality jewelry, a luxury purse from Betsy Johnson, and I found a 4’ tall plush grocery shopping today. What is going on?? (I am mildly pleased but mystified)
At a conference in NYC with a hotel in the theater district. Bought a last-minute single ticket in the orchestra section to my first Broadway musical :) Gotta try to find joy where I can.
March 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
At a conference in NYC with a hotel in the theater district. Bought a last-minute single ticket in the orchestra section to my first Broadway musical :) Gotta try to find joy where I can.
Theater: The Lion King
Late post but didn’t want to forget it. The show was so legit! I can’t believe the creativity of the costumes & movement to recreate the movie. Some parts were a hard watch after having a parent die myself. But a beautiful display of skill & art. Hyenas got all my laughs.
Late post but didn’t want to forget it. The show was so legit! I can’t believe the creativity of the costumes & movement to recreate the movie. Some parts were a hard watch after having a parent die myself. But a beautiful display of skill & art. Hyenas got all my laughs.
March 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Theater: The Lion King
Late post but didn’t want to forget it. The show was so legit! I can’t believe the creativity of the costumes & movement to recreate the movie. Some parts were a hard watch after having a parent die myself. But a beautiful display of skill & art. Hyenas got all my laughs.
Late post but didn’t want to forget it. The show was so legit! I can’t believe the creativity of the costumes & movement to recreate the movie. Some parts were a hard watch after having a parent die myself. But a beautiful display of skill & art. Hyenas got all my laughs.
TV: Still Alice (Netflix)
Just talked to my psych 101 class about memory and Alzheimer’s, thinking I might assign this for extra credit because it does such a good job of showing how our memories shape us, and what it means to lose them. Sad, accurate, and again, very sad.
Just talked to my psych 101 class about memory and Alzheimer’s, thinking I might assign this for extra credit because it does such a good job of showing how our memories shape us, and what it means to lose them. Sad, accurate, and again, very sad.
February 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM
TV: Still Alice (Netflix)
Just talked to my psych 101 class about memory and Alzheimer’s, thinking I might assign this for extra credit because it does such a good job of showing how our memories shape us, and what it means to lose them. Sad, accurate, and again, very sad.
Just talked to my psych 101 class about memory and Alzheimer’s, thinking I might assign this for extra credit because it does such a good job of showing how our memories shape us, and what it means to lose them. Sad, accurate, and again, very sad.
TV: The Witcher Sirens of the Deep (Netflix)
Some cool animation sequences and world building make it a solid watch and a good companion to other Witcher shows.
Still, I’m looking forward more to the new game when we see Ciri’s perspective highlighted. Geralt doesn’t change, he just… is.
Some cool animation sequences and world building make it a solid watch and a good companion to other Witcher shows.
Still, I’m looking forward more to the new game when we see Ciri’s perspective highlighted. Geralt doesn’t change, he just… is.
February 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
TV: The Witcher Sirens of the Deep (Netflix)
Some cool animation sequences and world building make it a solid watch and a good companion to other Witcher shows.
Still, I’m looking forward more to the new game when we see Ciri’s perspective highlighted. Geralt doesn’t change, he just… is.
Some cool animation sequences and world building make it a solid watch and a good companion to other Witcher shows.
Still, I’m looking forward more to the new game when we see Ciri’s perspective highlighted. Geralt doesn’t change, he just… is.
Game: Fields of Mistria (Steam)
A new Top 5 of farming games… once it’s done. The gameplay loop is engrossing, dialogue/characters fantastic. Starting a new file was like playing Harvest Moon DS or Stardew for the first time. The early access version out now has about 40 hours of gameplay. 10/10
A new Top 5 of farming games… once it’s done. The gameplay loop is engrossing, dialogue/characters fantastic. Starting a new file was like playing Harvest Moon DS or Stardew for the first time. The early access version out now has about 40 hours of gameplay. 10/10
January 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Game: Fields of Mistria (Steam)
A new Top 5 of farming games… once it’s done. The gameplay loop is engrossing, dialogue/characters fantastic. Starting a new file was like playing Harvest Moon DS or Stardew for the first time. The early access version out now has about 40 hours of gameplay. 10/10
A new Top 5 of farming games… once it’s done. The gameplay loop is engrossing, dialogue/characters fantastic. Starting a new file was like playing Harvest Moon DS or Stardew for the first time. The early access version out now has about 40 hours of gameplay. 10/10
TV: The Six Triple Eight (Netflix)
Admittedly some of the acting was mid 😩 but otherwise this was a cool story of a unique historical moment and I learned a lot watching it
Admittedly some of the acting was mid 😩 but otherwise this was a cool story of a unique historical moment and I learned a lot watching it
January 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
TV: The Six Triple Eight (Netflix)
Admittedly some of the acting was mid 😩 but otherwise this was a cool story of a unique historical moment and I learned a lot watching it
Admittedly some of the acting was mid 😩 but otherwise this was a cool story of a unique historical moment and I learned a lot watching it
TV: The Law According to Lidia Pöet S2 (Netflix)
Historical investigation/drama and S2 is as good as the first. Enjoyed the discussions on women’s rights and the costumes were beautiful. More gory than I’d like. Will watch the upcoming S3
Historical investigation/drama and S2 is as good as the first. Enjoyed the discussions on women’s rights and the costumes were beautiful. More gory than I’d like. Will watch the upcoming S3
January 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
TV: The Law According to Lidia Pöet S2 (Netflix)
Historical investigation/drama and S2 is as good as the first. Enjoyed the discussions on women’s rights and the costumes were beautiful. More gory than I’d like. Will watch the upcoming S3
Historical investigation/drama and S2 is as good as the first. Enjoyed the discussions on women’s rights and the costumes were beautiful. More gory than I’d like. Will watch the upcoming S3
I’m enjoying the Neko Atsume reboot ☺️ getting me through this finals week
Link below if you wanna visit my yard in the game
hp.sakuraweb.com/games/neko2/...
Link below if you wanna visit my yard in the game
hp.sakuraweb.com/games/neko2/...
December 6, 2024 at 3:51 PM
I’m enjoying the Neko Atsume reboot ☺️ getting me through this finals week
Link below if you wanna visit my yard in the game
hp.sakuraweb.com/games/neko2/...
Link below if you wanna visit my yard in the game
hp.sakuraweb.com/games/neko2/...
Not a lot of energy for holiday decorating this year, but I did find this cute cardinal and it brings me some joy seeing it when I come home every night.
December 6, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Not a lot of energy for holiday decorating this year, but I did find this cute cardinal and it brings me some joy seeing it when I come home every night.
I was invited to give a keynote at my university’s Psi Chi induction ceremony so I dug up a photo of my first poster presentation - MPA 2013 with Psi Chi’s support - and the pin I got at graduation.
I was just a baby!!
Time flies. I think young me would be excited to see how far I’ve come.
I was just a baby!!
Time flies. I think young me would be excited to see how far I’ve come.
December 5, 2024 at 3:51 PM
I was invited to give a keynote at my university’s Psi Chi induction ceremony so I dug up a photo of my first poster presentation - MPA 2013 with Psi Chi’s support - and the pin I got at graduation.
I was just a baby!!
Time flies. I think young me would be excited to see how far I’ve come.
I was just a baby!!
Time flies. I think young me would be excited to see how far I’ve come.
Realized yesterday that my tortilla blanket also functions perfectly as a tablecloth for my side table??
November 30, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Realized yesterday that my tortilla blanket also functions perfectly as a tablecloth for my side table??
Got the plushie hammock installed in the new house, finally
November 24, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Got the plushie hammock installed in the new house, finally