#GamingPsychology
Most people mistake this for strength. It rearranges what feels possible. There’s more going on here than meets the eye.

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#InnerWork #Mindset #GamingPsychology
Why Cozy Games Feel So Calming (And Why the Calm Doesn’t Come From the Game) - Dualistic Unity
Cozy games feel calming not because they add peace, but because they remove pressure. This article explores why low-stakes games relax the nervous system — and why that calm fades when real life returns.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Most people mistake this for strength. It rearranges what feels possible. There’s more going on here than meets the eye.

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#InnerWork #Mindset #GamingPsychology
Why Cozy Games Feel So Calming (And Why the Calm Doesn’t Come From the Game) - Dualistic Unity
Cozy games feel calming not because they add peace, but because they remove pressure. This article explores why low-stakes games relax the nervous system — and why that calm fades when real life returns.
dualisticunity.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Most people mistake this for strength. It rearranges what feels possible. There’s more going on here than meets the eye.

dualisticunity.com/why-cozy-gam...

#InnerWork #Mindset #GamingPsychology
Why Cozy Games Feel So Calming (And Why the Calm Doesn’t Come From the Game) - Dualistic Unity
Cozy games feel calming not because they add peace, but because they remove pressure. This article explores why low-stakes games relax the nervous system — and why that calm fades when real life returns.
dualisticunity.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:40 AM
🎮 How Does Stress Affect the Video Games We Play? 🧠 Ever notice that you struggle to pick a game when you are stressed out?😬 | 📺 this segment or 🎧 to the full show.👇(LINKS IN REPLIES)👇 #stress #videogames #gamingpsychology #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #Sega #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
November 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Bloodlines 2 lets you be an immortal elder vampire leaping across Seattle’s moon-kissed rooftops… yet somehow it makes the undead feel lifeless. The horror here is wasted potential.
#VampireTheMasquerade #Bloodlines2 #GameDesign #RPG #GamingPsychology #VampireLore
Blood and Reflection: The Psychology of Missed Potential in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 — Simply Put Psych
A psychological deep dive into Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Exploring missed potential, identity, and the loss of the Beast within a haunting neon Seattle, this essay examines how atmospher...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The ultimate irony of Game Pass is that a service marketed as the best value in gaming may, in fact, be most effective at highlighting the profound scarcity of a player's free time.

#GamePass #Xbox #Gaming #Backlog #GamingPsychology #ChoiceOverload
Game Pass Just Became Its Own Game… Backlog Simulator — Simply Put Psych
Is Game Pass the best deal in gaming or just an endless backlog simulator? Explore the psychology of choice overload and how subscription services are changing the industry.
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August 21, 2025 at 6:27 AM
There are four classic gamer types, according to Bartle’s taxonomy: killers, achievers, explorers, and socializers.

Professor Hillary breaks them down in just under a minute.
Which one feels most like you?

#GameDesign #PlayerTypes #GamingPsychology #ProfessorHillary
August 1, 2025 at 6:25 AM
I think many of us have felt that pull of obligation in live-service/gacha games. That feeling of being penalized for not logging in can really take the fun out of it. Do you feel like you're playing a chore or enjoying it? #GamingPsychology #MMORPG
July 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🎮 Approval-seeking is a trap—games like Hellblade & Disco Elysium show why. Learn to dodge validation cravings like a Dark Souls roll & trust your gut.

#SelfWorth #GamingPsychology #VTuber #GamingVTuber #SelfImprovement

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How To Stop Caring About What Others Think
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May 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
🚨New Video Alert🚨
🎮 Why do we keep going back to retro games? The answer lies in nostalgia & psychology! 🕹️ Discover the surprising reason why classic games are the ultimate escape. Watch now! 👇
#RetroGaming #Nostalgia #GamingPsychology

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February 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM