021 - Achievements, Goals, and Motivation in Games
Psychology of Video Games Podcast
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The Psychology of Achievements, Trophies, and Badges
CNN's John Sutter talks with University of Nebraska professor about his research on the psychology of video games. He says there is some evidence that achievements, trophies and badges are effective in getting people to play a game longer. But he also believes they can be used for other purposes such as boosting sales or promoting new products.
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