Episode 1 - Video Game Motivation
The Gone Gaming Podcast: Video Game Addiction | Psychology of Gaming | Internet Gaming DisorderShow Notes
Episode 1 covers the motivational factors behind why people start playing video games. The three primary factors that I see are those who are socially awkward or who are looking for an escape, those who play to be socially relevant, and those who play looking to make a career out of it.
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Welcome back! This week's episode is the first in a two part series about the different types of gamers. This week we take an in depth look at three types of gamers, "The Rager", "The Social Butterfly", and "The King". With each of these types of gamers we cover the behaviors and attitudes that surround them, and even take a look at accompanying mental disorders that may be characterized here as well.
This week's episode discusses what gets you hooked on games. The factors within a game that make you want to play and bring you back again.
Here's a brief introduction and disclaimer before getting into the nitty gritty of things and the real subject matter.