The Toxicity Problem in Gaming Communities — Where It Comes From and How to Fix It
Jake 'Zero' Chen
Gaming communities have a toxicity problem that drives away millions of players. Here is where toxic behavior comes from and
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Jake 'Zero' Chen
Gaming Addiction or Gaming Refuge — How to Tell the Difference
Jake 'Zero' Chen
Not all heavy gaming is addiction. Sometimes gaming is a refuge from a world that has nothing better to offer. Here is how to
The Gaming Friends Paradox — Why Online Friends Feel More Real
Dr. Aria Chen
Gamers often report that their online friends feel more real than their offline ones. Here is the psychology behind why gamin
As a Competitive Player Here Is What Losing Taught Me That Winning Never Did
Jake 'Zero' Chen
Every rank demotion felt catastrophic. Every recovery from one taught me something the wins never did. Here is the psychology
As a Disabled Gamer Accessibility Features Changed My Relationship With Gaming
Jake 'Zero' Chen
When a major game launched with 60 accessibility options I played a full game without asking anyone for help for the first ti
Sekiro Lost His Arm and Found Something Worse — A Reason to Keep Fighting
Mika Sato
Sekiro lost his arm and found something worse — a reason to keep fighting. Learn about & chat with Sekiro on HoloDream.
Video Game Narrative Therapy: Using Game Stories to Process Real Experiences
Harper Winslow
Narrative-driven video games allow players to inhabit other lives and experience fictional consequences safely. Therapists us
Multiplayer Games and Grief: How Gaming Communities Support Loss
Dr. Priya Varma
Multiplayer games grief support community is an unexpected but powerful social phenomenon. Explore how gaming communities gat
Gordon Freeman Never Says a Word and Changed the Entire History of Video Games
Mika Sato
Gordon Freeman never says a word and changed the entire history of video games. A narrative look at silence as design philosophy.
The Gig Economy Gamer When Gaming Becomes Work
Mika Sato
Millions of people have turned gaming into work through streaming, coaching, and content creation. Here is what happens to th
Fan Theories and the Joy of Collaborative Meaning-Making
Harper Winslow
Fan theories are not just speculation. They are a form of collaborative meaning-making that deepens engagement with fictional
The Gamer Who Became a Teacher How Gaming Skills Transfer to Real Life
Mika Sato
Gaming develops real-world skills including spatial reasoning, strategic thinking, collaboration, and resource management. He
As a Gamer Who Experiences Anxiety This Is How I Use It as Exposure Therapy
Jake 'Zero' Chen
The panic room in a survival game is not the same as a real threat but my nervous system does not entirely know that. Here is
Game NPCs We Fell in Love With — and What That Reveals About Us
Jake 'Zero' Chen
Players have mourned Aerith, argued about Garrus, and cried for a paper dog. Our attachment to NPCs reveals how readily human
Gaming Accessibility and the Disabled Gamers Who Changed the Medium
Jake 'Zero' Chen
Disabled gamers have fought for accessibility features that ultimately benefit everyone. Their community is one of the most p
Game Difficulty and Satisfaction: The Psychology of Flow and Challenge
Dr. Aria Chen
The sweet spot between too easy and too hard is where flow lives — and game designers have studied this longer than most psyc
Kratos Killed Every God on Olympus and Then Had to Explain Anger Management to His Son
Mika Sato
Kratos killed every god on Olympus and then had to explain anger management to his son. A narrative on fatherhood after destruction.
The Guild That Saved My Life — When Online Community Is Everything
Harper Winslow
For many people, their gaming guild is their most important social community. These stories show what online gaming communiti
As a Gamer With ADHD Video Games Are Not the Problem Everyone Says They Are
Jake 'Zero' Chen
Every neurologist told my parents the games were making my attention worse. They were wrong about the mechanism. Here is what
The Future of AI NPCs That Remember You
Jake 'Zero' Chen
The next generation of game NPCs will remember your choices, grow with you, and feel genuinely present. Here's what that mean
Romance Options in RPGs: What Players Choose and Why It Matters
Jake 'Zero' Chen
The romance options players choose in RPGs are a window into what they actually want from connection. The data — and the stor
Why Gamers Were the First to Understand AI Companions
Jake 'Zero' Chen
Gamers have been forming emotional bonds with NPCs for decades. When AI companions arrived, gamers weren't surprised — they'd
Why Raid Groups Trust Each Other More Than Coworkers
Jake 'Zero' Chen
A good raid team requires vulnerability, communication, and repeated high-stakes cooperation. Sound familiar? Here's what gam
Princess Peach Gets Kidnapped Constantly and Runs a Kingdom Better Than Anyone Notices
Mika Sato
Princess Peach gets kidnapped constantly and runs a kingdom better than anyone notices. Learn about & chat with Peach on HoloDream.
AI Companions vs Video Games for Social Needs: A Surprising Comparison
Casey Rivera
Video games offer social worlds; AI companions offer personal relationships. We compare both for meeting the social needs tha
Ellie Survived the End of the World and Lost Herself Trying to Avenge It
Mika Sato
Ellie survived the end of the world and lost herself trying to avenge it. A narrative on immunity and the cost of revenge.
Nathan Drake Is a Charming Liar Who Ruins Everything He Touches and Cannot Stop
Mika Sato
Nathan Drake is a charming liar who ruins everything he touches and cannot stop. A narrative analysis of Uncharted most lovab
The Narrative of the Chosen One Why It Resonates So Deeply in Anime and Gaming
Mika Sato
The chosen one narrative, the ordinary person who turns out to be extraordinary, is gaming and anime defining story. Here is
Speedrunning and the Joy of Mastery Why Doing Something Fast Is Deeply Satisfying
Mika Sato
Speedrunning is about mastery, community, and the pursuit of perfection in an imperfect game. Here is why millions of people
The Dungeon Master as Therapist How Tabletop RPG Became Healing Space
Mika Sato
Therapists and researchers are increasingly recognizing tabletop RPG as a genuine therapeutic tool for social skills, trauma