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Mind Controllers

Brandon Craw and Joe Moreno

Welcome to a podcast about shining the light behind the psychological aspects of some of our favorite video games! Hosts Brandon Craw (MA Clinical Psychology) and Joe Moreno (MA and Associate Therapist) dive deep into video games, exploring the background behind some characters, point out which parts of their traumatic life can be attributed to their potential mental illness or explain their behavior, and discuss the human factors behind video game design. Then, we like to chat about what we"re

leisure video games

All Episodes

54:22

Scatterbrained - Keep Calm and Carry On

Mind Controllers ·

2024/11/08

This week on Scatterbrained: We are once again joined by Brandon Courture! Joe is out for the next couple of weeks, so Brandon and Brandon really give Scatterbrained’s title a run for its money. We chatted about our feelings on the current state of affairs in our country, Brandon Courture’s trip to Japan, and then finally some of the games we’ve been obsessed with this week. We close it out by sharing some of the recent news about the Mass Effect TV Series and Brandon Courture’s thoughts on Fallout

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47:13

Scatterbrained - Metaphorical Utopia

Mind Controllers ·

2024/11/01

Spoilers for Metaphor: Refantazio through 2/3s of the gameThis week on Scatterbrained: We cannot stop playing Metaphor: ReFantazio and we might be addicted. We also chat about Firewalk Studios unfortunately shutting down and more games journalism layoffs.Games we talked about this week: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Pokemon TCG, Pokemon GoIf you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call 988 contact some of these resources gathered on

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12:26

Scatterbrained - Sakurai Knows the Future

Mind Controllers ·

2024/10/25

Spoilers for Metaphor RefantazioThis week on Scatterbrained: Craw is flying solo again this week and chats a bit more about Metaphor: ReFantazio. Then, we discuss Nintendo’s latest Playtest demo leak and one of the best Metroidvanias did not meet sales expectationsGames we talked about this week: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownIf you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call 988 contact some of these resources gathered on

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57:07

Episode 11: Persona 3 Reload + DLC

Mind Controllers ·

2024/10/18

Spoilers for Persona 3 Reload and DLCToday we talk about Persona 3 Reload and DLC, and how the silent protagonist is an agent for the player. Joe also touches on the themes of Persona 3 and how it deals heavily with death, grief, and purpose.Timestamps:Introduction - 00:00Spoiler Warning - 02:39Persona 3 and the Silent Protagonist - 03:38P3R Description - 03:54The Silent Protagonist - 07:34Player Character as a Performing Object - 23:56Transportability and Presence - 30:01Ending Thoughts on P3R -

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56:28

Scatterbrained - Echo of Horse

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2024/10/11

Spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomThis week on Scatterbrained: We are once again joined by Brandon Courture! Courture tells us about his upcoming trip to Japan, then tells us about the now PvE focused Legends of Runeterra. Joe and Craw talk about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and a bit about Craw’s annoyances with the game.Games we talked about this week: Legends of Runeterra, Tekken 8, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhttps://goodgamergroup.com/Echoes of Wisdom

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54:59

Scatterbrained - Jacked Ash Ketchum

Mind Controllers ·

2024/10/04

Spoilers for Persona 3 Reloaded DLC and Metaphor ReFantazio DemoThis week on Scatterbrained: We are joined by a special guest, Brandon Courture! Brandon tells us about his time with Warhammer 40k Space Marines 2. Joe tells us more about Street Fighter’s latest character and how P3R DLC wraps up. And Craw talks about his time with the Metaphor: ReFantazio demo and how it explores classicism and racism, and psychology within this fantasy setting. Then we dive into some more Nintendo patent news and

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51:54

Scatterbrained - Playstation is SO Back

Mind Controllers ·

2024/09/27

Spoilers for Persona 3 Reloaded DLC And Star Wars Outlaws!This week on Scatterbrained: Joe talks about his time with Persona 3 Reload, the interesting post game of Castlevania:Circle of the Moon. Brandon talks about his time playing Star Wars Outlaws and is enjoying it enough, and dipped into Fortnite?!. Then we discuss some of the exciting announcements from Sonic Central, Level 5, and Playstation’s State of Play!Games we talked about this week: Persona 3 Reload DLC, Castlevania: Circle of the

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39:42

Scatterbrained - Wrath of Nintendo

Mind Controllers ·

2024/09/20

Spoilers for Persona 3 Reloaded DLC!This week on Scatterbrained: Joe tells us about his poor fight stick controller and some fighting games, in addition to P3R. Brandon wraps up and platinums Astro Bot and loves this game! Then we talk about all the crazy video game news that happened this week!Games we talked about this week: Marvel Vs. Capcom Collection, Persona 3 Reload DLC, Astro Bot, Star Wars OutlawsIf you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to,

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41:32

Scatterbrained - Astro Bot Extravaganza

Mind Controllers ·

2024/09/13

This week on Scatterbrained: Joe tells us about Castlevania Collection and Zenless Zone Zero. Brandon chats about his time with Astro Bot, and his time with Fields of Mistria. Then, we quickly discuss the PS5 Pro announcement and wonder what Sony is thinking?!Games we talked about this week: Castlevania, Zenless Zone Zero, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Astro Bot, Fields of MistriaIf you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call 988 contact some of these

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36:56

Episode 10: Baldur's Gate 3- Astarion

Mind Controllers ·

2024/09/06

Spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3Trigger Warnings: Murder, Abuse, RevengeToday we talked about Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3, and his reactions after finally achieving the revenge he had sought for centuries.Timestamps:Introduction - 00:00Spoiler Warning and Disclaimer - 05:11Baldur’s Gate 3 Description - 05:51Astarion - 07:57Astarion’s Personality - 08:55Astarion’s Act 3: Revenge and Power - 11:44Articles About Revenge - 25:56Tracks are:"Screen Saver" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under

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12:27

Scatterbrained - Cozy Farming in Mistria

Mind Controllers ·

2024/08/23

This week on Scatterbrained, Joe is still recovering. So, let’s continue to send him some well wishes! Brandon chats about his time with Fields of Mistria, a cozy farming sim that feels easier to get into than Stardew Valley. Then I quickly cover some of the highlights from Gamescom 2024!Games we talked about this week: Fields of MistriaIf you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call 988 contact some of these resources gathered on

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12:55

Scatterbrained - Dungeons of Hinterberg

Mind Controllers ·

2024/08/16

This week on Scatterbrained, Joe was unfortunately unable to make it today. So, let’s all send him some well wishes! Brandon chats about his time with Dungeons of Hinterberg, a beautiful and cozy indie action adventure game that is quite unique in its story.Games we talked about this week: Dungeons of Hinterberg, 2XKOIf you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call 988 contact some of these resources gathered on https://www.nimh.nih.gov/Feel

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37:36

Scatterbrained - Attack of the Indies

Mind Controllers ·

2024/08/09

Spoilers for VenbaThis week on Scatterbrained, we we catch up on Joe’s progress with Ashen. Then, chatted about all of the indie games Brandon has been playing this week. We finally close it out with some quick thoughts about Deadpool and Wolverine!Games we talked about this week: Ashen, Zenless Zone Zero, Fighting Games, Fall Guys, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Venba, Kunitsu-Gami, FlockIf you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call 988 contact

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1:28:17

Episode 9: Evo 2024 Trip Report & Fighting Games!

Mind Controllers ·

2024/08/02

Today we talked about Evo 2024, the largest fighting game tournament hosted in Vegas. Then we dive deeper into the psychology of competition and how it applies to fighting games and esports!Timestamps:Introduction - 0:09Psychology of Competition - 06:52Esports and Fighting Games - 16:01Evo 2024 Trip Report! - 21:10The Good - 27:05The Bad - 40:27The Ugly - 43:32Fighting Game Psychology - 55:39Modern Sports and Human Nature - 56:02Fighting Games and Go - 01:10:04What are Fighting Games? -

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11:14

Scatterbrained Episode 6: Shadow of the Erdtree...

Mind Controllers ·

2024/07/26

Spoilers for Elden Ring DLCThis week on Scatterbrained, Brandon did a solo show this week due to some scheduling conflicts and talked about his time with finishing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Then he chatted a bit about some news headlines. What indie game should I play?Games we talked about this week: Elden RingIf you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call 988 contact some of these resources gathered on https://www.nimh.nih.gov/Feel

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36:31

Scatterbrained - Elden Ring and Broken Thumbsticks

Mind Controllers ·

2024/07/19

This week on Scatterbrained, we chatted about Elden Ring and Brandon’s time with Shadow of the Erdtree (spoiler alert: he loves it), then Joe talks about his time with Zenless Zone Zero, playing ranked matches in Street Fighter 6, and his time playing Ashen. By the time you hear the pod, Joe will be at Evo!!Games we talked about this week: Elden Ring, Zenless Zone Zero, Street Fighter 6, Ashen, UndertaleTracks are:"We Decide" by TatamiPodcast Art by @_forza_art on InstagramIf you are experiencing

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50:23

Scatterbrained Episode 4 - Interview!

Mind Controllers ·

2024/07/12

This week on Scatterbrained, we talk about some interview questions that were sent over by the IG account: Video Game Journalist. They want to know a bit more about what we do, and asked us plenty of fantastic questions about video games, psychology in games, and cozy games! We then quickly catch up on the games we’ve been playing this week.Games we played this week: Elden Ring, Zenless Zone, Zero, Paper Mario Thousand Year Door, AshenTracks are:"We Decide" by TatamiNight in Kyoto by

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1:13:15

Episode 8: Silent Hill The Short Message and God of...

Mind Controllers ·

2024/07/05

Spoilers for Silent Hill: The Short Message and God of War: RagnarokTrigger Warnings: Suicide and Death.Come on in and sit down as we talk about Silent Hill: The Short Message and its heavy use of traumatic events without saying too much about it. We also chatted about God of War: Ragnarok, and how Kratos’ life is reflected and analyzed in the latest DLC, Valhalla.Other games we played: Street Fighter 6, Elden RingTimestamps:Introduction - 00:04Spoiler Warnings and Disclaimer - 03:25Silent Hill: The

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32:05

Scatterbrained Episode 3: Fighting Game Tournaments!

Mind Controllers ·

2024/06/28

Spoiler warning for Persona 3 Reload, and Hunter x HunterThis week on Scatterbrained, we chat about what we’ve been playing this week, and surprise, it’s more fighting games (among other things)! Unfortunately, there were some complications with the recording and part of Joe’s recording is missing. So please excuse the gaps! Joe finished up Persona 3 Reloaded and gives his thoughts on the game as a whole. He then talks about the upcoming fighting tournament, CEO, and his experience with fighting

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42:22

Scatterbrained Episode 2

Mind Controllers ·

2024/06/21

Spoiler warning for Inside Out 2!This week on Scatterbrained, Joe is back and healing up. We chat about the games we've been playing now, all the exciting Nintendo direct announcements, and more! Games we played this week: Persona 3 Reloaded, Paper Mario Thousand Year Door, Elden Ring, Dungeons and Degenerates GamblerOther Topics: Baby Reindeer, The Boys, Manga (One Piece and Boruto), Inside Out 2Tracks are:"Screen Saver" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution

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