Among Us: how video games play with your...

We’re back! On today’s episode, we go in on the most nefarious marketing tactic developed and that is also causing people a lot of stress… 'Number Go Up' addiction. We discuss how counting wins, likes, and even equity, control a lot of our online and everyday life, along with the ... Show More

On today’s episode, we answer your burning questions from the chat line! We get into all things Taylor Swift, The Odyssey, and whether adult camp is possible. Plus, are we in a relationship and of course… Rosalia!Drop us a message and tell us your thoughts on topics you’re curiou ... Show More

On today’s episode, we go in on… Bigorexia Nervosa, the body dysmorphia disorder that is on the rise and affecting men globally and also other genders, as well. We discuss the science behind this disorder, how social media is connected and why trying to achieve a ‘healthy’ lifest ... Show More

<p>During this time of social isolation and stress during the pandemic, more people than ever are turning to online gaming for a vitual space to grieve and to connect. Anney and Samantha look at the benefits of online gaming and the harassment women and marginalized communites st ... Show More

Aliens are among us. Well, the online multiplayer game Among Us is -- a murder mystery set in space, where the group must figure out who the alien imposter is (a variation of party games like Werewolf or Mafia) -- has seemingly suddenly become very popular. And not just because a ... Show More

<p>Everyone knows that video games are entertaining -- but could they have therapeutical value? Tune in and learn how Tetris may help victims of post-traumatic stress syndrome.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https:// ... Show More

Everyone once in awhile a game comes along that transcends genre, subjective preferences or styles and just blows us up in a way that takes it from "game" to "cultural phenomenon". "Among Us" is that game. What about this relatively simple, low fi looking game has captured the he ... Show More

Apart of Me is a computer game that has been designed to help young people process grief. It’s part of a movement that’s bringing together psychology and gaming. Whilst many parents worry about the distraction of games consoles and smart phones, some psychologists believe they ca ... Show More

Do you realise that you and all the people you know play games with each other – all the time? It can be sexual games with a love interest, competitive games with our friends, power games with our boss, or marital games with our spouse. Regardless of the subject matter or the set ... Show More

<p>Last year there was a surge in the popularity of the game Among Us - 1000's of people jumped on to be funny little scientists running around there spaceship running various little tasks... all while trying to find out who among them didn't belong - the one who was trying to sa ... Show More

Many times we get caught up in the emotions of life, causing us to make mistakes. In this episode, Grant discusses how to treat life like a video game so we can make better decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Murder and deception on a whimsical cartoony spaceship is so much fun that the only real question is what took it so long to catch on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices