Episode 97 - Why We Like Really Hard (and Really Easy) Games
Sep 01, 2024•46 min•Ep. 97
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Episode description
We have some decent theories for understanding the appeal of many different types of video games. But one thing I've always struggled to explain is why people love really difficult games (like Dark Souls) or really easy games (like Cookie Clicker). In this episode I'll explore one theory about uncertainty reduction that helps explain why we find ANY kind of game engaging.
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Audio Credits:
- “Robot Motivation” by The Polish Ambassador, licensed under Creative Commons: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
- "Chill Wave" by Kevin Macleod
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