Mindful Gamer
@mindfulgamer.bsky.social
Passionate about understanding what makes us tick in games. On my blog, I explore the intersection of gaming and psychology, making complex ideas accessible.
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That subtle motion, that whisper of wind, that one soft sound. You didn’t notice it. I didn’t notice it.
But hours went into perfecting it. Who are the quiet geniuses behind our favorite games? 👀
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But hours went into perfecting it. Who are the quiet geniuses behind our favorite games? 👀
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The Quiet Hands Behind the Worlds We Play
How game developers create moments you’ll never consciously notice
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January 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM
That subtle motion, that whisper of wind, that one soft sound. You didn’t notice it. I didn’t notice it.
But hours went into perfecting it. Who are the quiet geniuses behind our favorite games? 👀
open.substack.com/pub/mindfulg...
But hours went into perfecting it. Who are the quiet geniuses behind our favorite games? 👀
open.substack.com/pub/mindfulg...
Just wanted to say thank you.
We hit 100 readers on Substack!
Thank you ALL for being here, reading, reflecting, and gaming alongside me. I’m glad you found your way here 🙂
Here’s to you, to games and everything we’ll discover together in 2026.
We hit 100 readers on Substack!
Thank you ALL for being here, reading, reflecting, and gaming alongside me. I’m glad you found your way here 🙂
Here’s to you, to games and everything we’ll discover together in 2026.
December 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Just wanted to say thank you.
We hit 100 readers on Substack!
Thank you ALL for being here, reading, reflecting, and gaming alongside me. I’m glad you found your way here 🙂
Here’s to you, to games and everything we’ll discover together in 2026.
We hit 100 readers on Substack!
Thank you ALL for being here, reading, reflecting, and gaming alongside me. I’m glad you found your way here 🙂
Here’s to you, to games and everything we’ll discover together in 2026.
Lately I’ve been thinking about what happens after we win.
When the goal’s met, the quest is over, and suddenly there’s quiet…almost too much of it.
I get into it here. Feel free to check it out
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When the goal’s met, the quest is over, and suddenly there’s quiet…almost too much of it.
I get into it here. Feel free to check it out
substack.com/@mindfulgame...
After the Climb
What Hades II, Tears of the Kingdom, and Celeste taught me about freedom, uncertainty, and learning to move again once the goal is gone.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Lately I’ve been thinking about what happens after we win.
When the goal’s met, the quest is over, and suddenly there’s quiet…almost too much of it.
I get into it here. Feel free to check it out
substack.com/@mindfulgame...
When the goal’s met, the quest is over, and suddenly there’s quiet…almost too much of it.
I get into it here. Feel free to check it out
substack.com/@mindfulgame...
Hello friends,
I wanted to share a new piece that’s very close to my heart..a mindful exploration of Final Fantasy X. A reflection on loss, memory, and the quiet strength we find in letting go.
I invite you to join me on this pilgrimage through Spira.
open.substack.com/pub/mindfulg...
I wanted to share a new piece that’s very close to my heart..a mindful exploration of Final Fantasy X. A reflection on loss, memory, and the quiet strength we find in letting go.
I invite you to join me on this pilgrimage through Spira.
open.substack.com/pub/mindfulg...
Final Fantasy X: A Mindful Journey Through the End of the World
“Listen to my story. This may be our last chance.”
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August 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Hello friends,
I wanted to share a new piece that’s very close to my heart..a mindful exploration of Final Fantasy X. A reflection on loss, memory, and the quiet strength we find in letting go.
I invite you to join me on this pilgrimage through Spira.
open.substack.com/pub/mindfulg...
I wanted to share a new piece that’s very close to my heart..a mindful exploration of Final Fantasy X. A reflection on loss, memory, and the quiet strength we find in letting go.
I invite you to join me on this pilgrimage through Spira.
open.substack.com/pub/mindfulg...
Hi! I'm the Mindful Gamer. I'm here to try and build a community checkin out how gaming can boost our well-being.
My Substack aims to explore mindfulness, stress relief, and healthier screen time through a gaming lens.
Feel free to check it out substack.com/@mindfulgamer
#MindfulGaming #Community
My Substack aims to explore mindfulness, stress relief, and healthier screen time through a gaming lens.
Feel free to check it out substack.com/@mindfulgamer
#MindfulGaming #Community
Mindful Gamer | Substack
If the unexamined game isn't worth playing, what profound truths am I overlooking? Here, I want to look at assumptions, dissect experiences, and reveal how mindfulness transforms pixels into profound ...
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July 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Hi! I'm the Mindful Gamer. I'm here to try and build a community checkin out how gaming can boost our well-being.
My Substack aims to explore mindfulness, stress relief, and healthier screen time through a gaming lens.
Feel free to check it out substack.com/@mindfulgamer
#MindfulGaming #Community
My Substack aims to explore mindfulness, stress relief, and healthier screen time through a gaming lens.
Feel free to check it out substack.com/@mindfulgamer
#MindfulGaming #Community