Digital Journeys That Changed Us Forever

The Gaming Persona

The Gaming Persona
Digital Journeys That Changed Us Forever
Sep 11, 2025 Season 5 Episode 26
Daniel Kaufmann Ph.D. | Dr. Gameology

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MarcusB814 and Dr. Gameology discuss how certain video games can profoundly impact players psychologically, creating lasting emotional impressions and sometimes even changing how we view the world.

• Hollow Knight: Silksong release briefly crashed Steam, sparking a discussion about "2D Dark Souls" games and gaming settings
• Marcus unpacks his journey with Expedition 33, initially skipping cutscenes but eventually becoming captivated by its stunning visuals and emotional storyline
• The hosts explore games that genuinely frightened them, including PT (Silent Hills demo) and Dead Space
• Doritos shares his new family D&D campaign, bringing tabletop RPG experiences to his household on Tuesday nights
• Discussion of raid completions in MMOs and the unique joy of accomplishing difficult gaming feats with friends
• Examination of how video game perseverance creates resilience in real life challenges

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