Psychology of Video Games Podcast 019 - Habit Forming Games
Aug 15, 2016
Explore the power of habit-forming games like Pokemon Go and how they create addictive experiences. Learn about the importance of friction and onboarding in game design, the role of variable rewards in platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and the psychology and ethics of monetizing addictive games. Discover the habit-forming nature of Snapchat and get insights on the speaker's book.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Analyzing Habit-Forming Games like Pokemon Go
02:08 • 18min
The Importance of Friction and Onboarding in Game Design
19:59 • 14min
Variable Rewards in Facebook and Twitter
34:27 • 4min
Investment in Mobile and Casual Games
38:53 • 2min
The Psychology and Ethics of Monetizing Addictive Games
40:51 • 19min
The Habit-Forming Nature of Snapchat and Promoting a Book
59:24 • 3min