Episode 36

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14th Oct 2026

Pixelaged Episode 36 - Psychology in Video Games

In this episode, Bryan and Will explore the psychology behind decision-making in video games, how choices evolve from childhood to adulthood, and how modern games influence our mental processes. They share personal stories, game examples, and delve into the impact of game choices on our behavior. keywords video game psychology, decision-making, game choices, player behavior, gaming psychology, game design, player psychology, game choices evolution, gaming behavior, psychological impact of games.

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A huge thank-you to Ron — a very talented musician and excellent guitarist whose work brings our intros and outros to life. You can find his music at the links in the episode description.

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About the Podcast

Pixelaged
Two friends from different generations discuss gaming, nostalgia, and backlog woes.

Join Will, the millennial and Bryan, the Gen-Xer as they defend their generational gaming superiority.

Episodes release weekly on Wednesday's.

"pixelaged" (adj)

pix·el·aged \pik-səl-ajd\

Definition - Aging alongside the evolution of video games; feeling nostalgia for the 8‑bit past while living in a 4K present.

Example sentence:
Now in his thirties, he felt distinctly pixelaged—still cherishing the chiptune soundtracks of his childhood even as he mastered the latest ultra‑realistic titles.