From Solsten to Press Play: Why Human-Centered Games Win

What if your most powerful game mechanic isn’t in your code—but in your players’ minds?In Part 1 of this special PocketGamer.biz podcast, Solsten CEO Bastian Bergmann joins hosts Peggy Anne Salz and Brian Baglow to unpack how behavioral science is transforming how great games get made.Bastian—also the author of the new book Press Play: Designing Games That Understand Us—shares how neuroscience, psychometrics, and player psychology can unlock deeper engagement, better retention, and more meaningful play.From building for subconscious needs to busting myths about “data-driven design,” this episode is packed with insights for anyone ready to design with empathy—and build games that truly resonate.🎧 This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!Bastian Bergmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bergmannbastian/Solsten:  https://solsten.io/Elaris: https://elaris.new