Brain Arcade Podcast

Want to know what makes games really hit? Me too! On Brain Arcade, we're breaking down the psychology of games with awesome guests every week. After 30+ years in this crazy industry, I've got some stories to share!

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EP.01 Is the Game Industry Dying?!

With over 20,000 layoffs in the gaming industry last year many people are asking what is going on and will the games industry survive? Chris and Liam talk through the psychological shift of game developers, the way money flow changes investments, and the industry crash of 2008.

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EP.02 Is Your Game Too Big For Your Brain?!

How is Skyrim a slot machine? What does that have to do with amount of information our brain can hold? Chris and Liam explores the relationship between cognitive load, reward systems, and how we can use our knowledge of the brain to inform engagement.

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EP03. How Asking Why Changed My Life

In this honest and open conversation, Chris talks about his unique career path to becoming an established Creative Director in the game industry. We'll talk about how some major life events changed his outlook and the way he made life decisions.

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