Game Design Psychology: Why Are Video Games So Addictive?

Podcast: Students Incorporated · Students Inc Media

Opublikowano: 2026-08-26

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Why do we tell ourselves "just one more level" at 3:00 AM? Welcome to the Season 5 kickoff of Students Incorporated! Join Mr. Jason, Midnight (Dorcas), Lucy, and Yachi as they decode the hidden psychology and behavioral mechanics built into modern video games. From dopamine loops and loot boxes to the Zeigarnik Effect and Sunk Cost Fallacy, we explore how games hook our brains—and whether violent games actually affect real-world behavior. Plus, we celebrate the positive mental be...