How Gaming Helps - Episode 3: Flow

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Published on June 8, 2022 12:41:53 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0ATmHTf7X8

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Final Fantasy VII (1997)

Duration: 14:58

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Have you ever been so into a game that time flies by when you're playing? Do you find your negative thoughts seem to disappear when you're really focused on gaming? Have you ever felt or seen someone 'in the zone'?

This is called 'Flow' and there are many ways people can achieve it, but only if they're doing something they love! Let's have a look at how Flow is achieved and how to maintain it.

Based on the following articles:

Cognitive Flow: The Psychology of Great Game Design
Baron, S. (2012)
Available at:
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/cognitive-flow-the-psychology-of-great-game-design

8 Ways To Create Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Oppland, M. (2016)
Available at:
https://positivepsychology.com/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-father-of-flow/

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Game footage personally captured. Gameplay included:
Pokemon Legends: Arceus (Nintendo Switch)
Contrast (Xbox Series S/Game Pass)
Valley (Nintendo Switch)
Too Human (Xbox Series S/Game Pass)
The Ascent (Xbox Series S/Game Pass)
Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4)

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