From the sacred rituals of online communities to the moral dilemmas of post-apocalyptic worlds, this section explores how games mirror — and shape — human psychology. Discover how cognition, emotion, identity, and storytelling collide in digital spaces, revealing what play can teach us about ourselves, our culture, and the worlds we build together.
Why Christmas Video Game Events Feel Rewarding: Psychology of Seasonal FOMO
A psychological deep dive into why Christmas gaming events feel irresistible, exploring seasonal scarcity, reward design, and the monetisation strategies behind festive FOMO.