How has poverty been reflected and researched as it relates to video games? Are there common misconceptions or ways gamers engage in the concept of poverty? In this episode, featured guest Dr. Adam Crowley discusses this research in his latest book, Representations of Poverty in Video Games.

Do you ever feel like you don’t know what game, class, or build to play? Why is it so hard to choose? Does having infinite choices always make for a better gaming experience? When, or at what point, do options begin to feel overwhelming, and why does that happen? In this episode, Reza, Javon, and Eric explore how choice paralysis and cognitive overload impact gamers.

Several times we’ve discussed experiences with people who play games heavily or with people who are involved in gaming on a daily basis. How do we broach the topic of gaming with those who aren’t as familiar? How can general assumptions about gaming hobbyists be misconstrued, and how do we address that? In this episode, Reza, Javon, and Eric discuss how to handle the topic of being “into gaming” with someone who isn’t familiar with the space, or who might have a negative preconception of the hobby.

Welcome to 2022! In this episode, Reza, Eric, and Javon review some of their favorite topics from some of their favorite episodes over the years. Thanks to all of you listeners for supporting My Gaming Academia, and we’re looking forward to more content to come!