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Episode 97 - Why We Like Really Hard (and Really Easy) Games

Psychology of Video Games Podcast

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Embrace Uncertainty for Engagement and Enjoyment

Rolling dice embodies the thrill of uncertainty and its resolution, creating a dynamic emotional arc of suspense and engagement. This aligns with the concept of model predictive processing, which highlights that uncertainty attracts attention. The process of improving predictive capabilities not only sustains this attention but also enhances enjoyment. Unlike everyday life, where uncertainty often lingers without resolution, well-designed games capitalize on quick uncertainty resolution, leading to fun and engagement.

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