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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

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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

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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!

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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...

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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!

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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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11:59

Scatterbrained Episode 1

Mind Controllers ·

2024/06/14

Show Notes:Welcome to the first episode of Scatterbrained, our new weekly side pod where we chat about what games we’ve been playing, and any other media we’ve been enjoying! Unfortunately, Joe is out due to some recent dental work, but he will be back soon!Games we played this week: Flintlock, Parcel Corps, I Am Your Beast, Once Human, Lost Castle 2, Tiny Glade, Alan Wake 2Tracks are:"Screen Saver" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

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1:18:03

Episode 7: Alan Wake and Tales of Kenzera

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2024/06/07

Spoilers for Alan Wake Remastered and Tales of KenzeraTrigger Warnings: DeathToday we talk about Alan Wake and his struggles with psychosis and delusions. We also chatted about Tales of Kenzera, and how that game prepares the player/main character for death by helping others through their own experiences with loss.Other games we played: Persona 3 Reload, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Street Fighter 6, Paper Mario Thousand Year Door, Silent Hill: The Short Message,Timestamps:Introduction and Spoiler Warning -

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1:28:33

Episode 6: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

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2024/05/03

Spoilers for Final Fantasy 7 RebirthTrigger warning: Mentions of suicide and death, and abuseToday we talk about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the highly anticipated sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake. We chat about Tifa Lockhart and Red 13, and dive deeper into these characters and how their childhood has affected who they are today.Other games we played: Persona 3 Reload, Guilty Gear Strive, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Balatro, Before Your Eyes, Tales of KenzeraTimestamps:Introduction and Spoiler Warning -

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1:49:09

Episode 5: Like a Dragon - Infinite Wealth

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2024/04/05

Huge Spoilers for Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthTrigger Warning: DeathToday we talk about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, a game that swept us off our feet and we fell in love with. We might be mourning the end of this game and using this pod as therapy. We chat about Kiryu and where he is in life in terms of Life Stages, and then discuss how Ichiban’s resilience and positivity gets him through every hardship. After we’re done gushing about this game, we chat about what else we’ve been playing!Games

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1:44:34

Episode 4: The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask

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2024/03/23

Trigger warning: DeathThis episode we do a deep dive into The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, a controversial sequel to the hit game Ocarina of Time. We explore the World and how the people world is linked in one interconnecting system, and then talk about how the game represents the 5 stages of grief. Then we chat about games we’re playing now!Other games discussed: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Earth Defense Force 5, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Helldivers 2Timestamps:Introduction - 00:13Majora’s

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1:39:32

Episode 3: Dead Space Remake

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2024/03/08

Trigger Warning: Suicide and Murder of Fictional CharactersToday we talk about Dead Space and its Remake, an action-horror game where you play as Isaac Clarke as he explores the wrecked space ship called the Ishimura. We take a look at Isaac and his mental well being while experiencing this traumatic event in real time, some of his treatments, and then talk a bit about horror game design. Then we chat about what games we’re enjoying now!Timestamps:Deadspace Remake Background - 03:12Issac Clarke

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1:32:33

Episode 1: Persona 5 Royal

Mind Controllers ·

2024/02/23

Show Notes:Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Murder,Welcome to our first episode of Mind Controllers! In today’s episode, we chatted about Persona 5 Royal, a JRPG that was released back in 2019 that has made a profound impact on our love for Psychology and Video Games. We gave a bit of description about the game and some of the Psychology concepts within the game, then dove deep into 2 specific characters: Goro Akechi and Takuto Maruki. Side note - we had to record remotely and he had to change microphones

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1:43:03

Episode 2: Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Mind Controllers ·

2024/02/23

Today we talk about Final Fantasy 7 Remake, a highly anticipated remake to the hit JRPG Final Fantasy 7. We explore the background of some of our favorite characters, including Cloud, Zack, Barret, and Aerith, and discuss how this motivates their actions as we see them in the events of this game. Then we chat about what games we’re enjoying now!Timestamps (some may be off)! :FF7 Remake Description - 01:44Cloud Strife - 10:23Barret Wallace - 26:57Zack Fair - 45:00Aerith Gainsborough - 1:00:43What

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4:35

Introduction

Mind Controllers ·

2024/02/22

Welcome to Mind Controllers, a podcast about shining the light on the Psychological aspects behind some of our favorite video games! We both play a lot of games and have our MA in Clinical Psychology. So, we figured we put that degree to use and combine two of our passions! We hope you enjoy listening to us chat about interesting backgrounds to some of our favorite characters and video games, and maybe learn something new in the process. Come on in, have a seat, and rest your mind! Hosted on Acast

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