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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 the Challenge to Understand Skill

Engaging with both easy and hard games reveals how they satisfy players through expectation management. Casual games like auto clickers may not provide skill feedback, leading to a lack of meaningful engagement. In contrast, challenging games, such as souls-likes, guarantee adversity, offering clear expectations about failure and success. This dynamic creates a framework where players can refine their skills and enhance their gaming experience by embracing the inherent uncertainties and challenges these games present.

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