Daniel Kaufmann PhD | Dr. Gameology
@drgameology.bsky.social
Professor, Author of "The Gamer's Journey", Twitch & YouTube Partner, and Podcaster.
Streams: Final Fantasy and More / Talks Mental Health
https://link.space/@drgameology
Streams: Final Fantasy and More / Talks Mental Health
https://link.space/@drgameology
Gaming teaches consent through co-op—everyone needs to be ready before starting. That's emotional intelligence in action! 🤝✅
December 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Gaming teaches consent through co-op—everyone needs to be ready before starting. That's emotional intelligence in action! 🤝✅
Gaming communities provide support when the real world feels isolating. 👥💖
December 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Gaming communities provide support when the real world feels isolating. 👥💖
Plot twists in games prepare us for life's curveballs. Every surprise boss phase is training for real adaptability! 🌀💪
December 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Plot twists in games prepare us for life's curveballs. Every surprise boss phase is training for real adaptability! 🌀💪
Your comfort game is like a weighted blanket for your brain. Never apologize for needing that familiar world! 🎮🤗
December 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Your comfort game is like a weighted blanket for your brain. Never apologize for needing that familiar world! 🎮🤗
Grinding for rare drops teaches delayed gratification better than marshmallow experiments. Gamers have PhD-level patience! ⏰🎓
December 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Grinding for rare drops teaches delayed gratification better than marshmallow experiments. Gamers have PhD-level patience! ⏰🎓
Autosave anxiety is real, but it teaches us about trust. Sometimes you have to believe the game (and life) has your back! 💾🙏
December 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Autosave anxiety is real, but it teaches us about trust. Sometimes you have to believe the game (and life) has your back! 💾🙏
The focus required in gaming can quiet an anxious mind. 🧠🕹️
December 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The focus required in gaming can quiet an anxious mind. 🧠🕹️
Your K/D ratio doesn't define you, but your resilience does. Every respawn is proof you don't give up. That's the real victory! 📊❤️
December 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Your K/D ratio doesn't define you, but your resilience does. Every respawn is proof you don't give up. That's the real victory! 📊❤️
Gaming taught an entire generation that failure is information, not defeat. Thank you, Dark Souls, for the therapy! 💀➡️📚,
December 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Gaming taught an entire generation that failure is information, not defeat. Thank you, Dark Souls, for the therapy! 💀➡️📚,
I am streaming today because I want to help @ThePMCF in their mission to conquer cancer in our lifetime.
#QuestToConquerCancer @Loadscreengg
#QuestToConquerCancer @Loadscreengg
December 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I am streaming today because I want to help @ThePMCF in their mission to conquer cancer in our lifetime.
#QuestToConquerCancer @Loadscreengg
#QuestToConquerCancer @Loadscreengg
Easter eggs remind us to stay curious. Hidden treasures exist everywhere when you're paying attention. Found any IRL easter eggs lately? 🥚🔍
December 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Easter eggs remind us to stay curious. Hidden treasures exist everywhere when you're paying attention. Found any IRL easter eggs lately? 🥚🔍
Cloud saves = letting go of control anxiety. Trust the system, trust the process. Not everything needs local backup! ☁️✨
December 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Cloud saves = letting go of control anxiety. Trust the system, trust the process. Not everything needs local backup! ☁️✨
Video games remind us that it's okay to fail and try again. 🔄🎮
December 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Video games remind us that it's okay to fail and try again. 🔄🎮
Button mashing teaches us that sometimes trying harder isn't the answer—timing and strategy matter more. Work smarter, not harder! 🎯🧠
December 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Button mashing teaches us that sometimes trying harder isn't the answer—timing and strategy matter more. Work smarter, not harder! 🎯🧠
Your gaming playlist is a mood regulation toolkit. Different games for different feelings. What's your go-to happy game? 🎵🎮
December 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Your gaming playlist is a mood regulation toolkit. Different games for different feelings. What's your go-to happy game? 🎵🎮
Gaming rage is just passion wearing a disguise. Channel that energy into determination. Every rage quit is a future comeback story! 🔥➡️💪
December 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Gaming rage is just passion wearing a disguise. Channel that energy into determination. Every rage quit is a future comeback story! 🔥➡️💪
Crafting systems teach patience and resource management—aka adulting skills. Minecraft prepared you for budgeting better than school! ⛏️💰
December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Crafting systems teach patience and resource management—aka adulting skills. Minecraft prepared you for budgeting better than school! ⛏️💰
Gaming builds confidence one achievement at a time. 🏆✨
December 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Gaming builds confidence one achievement at a time. 🏆✨
The fight against cancer starts with research. I'm joining @ThePMCF to raise funds during my twitch stream on 12/14 at 11am EST so we can make a difference together. @loadscreengg
#QuestToConquerCancer
#QuestToConquerCancer
December 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The fight against cancer starts with research. I'm joining @ThePMCF to raise funds during my twitch stream on 12/14 at 11am EST so we can make a difference together. @loadscreengg
#QuestToConquerCancer
#QuestToConquerCancer
That game you play when anxious? It's called a regulatory activity in therapy speak. Your coping mechanism has a cool name! 🎮😌
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
That game you play when anxious? It's called a regulatory activity in therapy speak. Your coping mechanism has a cool name! 🎮😌
Mini-maps teach situational awareness better than mindfulness apps. You're literally practicing being present while planning ahead! 🗺️👁️
December 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Mini-maps teach situational awareness better than mindfulness apps. You're literally practicing being present while planning ahead! 🗺️👁️
Respawn points are built-in resilience training. Every game over is just a new beginning. How many times have you respawned today? 🔄💫
December 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Respawn points are built-in resilience training. Every game over is just a new beginning. How many times have you respawned today? 🔄💫
NPCs with repetitive dialogue are like intrusive thoughts—acknowledge them and move on. Gaming teaches mental filtering! 🗣️➡️
December 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
NPCs with repetitive dialogue are like intrusive thoughts—acknowledge them and move on. Gaming teaches mental filtering! 🗣️➡️
That feeling when gaming helps you forget your anxiety for a while... priceless. 🌟🎮
December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
That feeling when gaming helps you forget your anxiety for a while... priceless. 🌟🎮
Collectibles teach us that small joys matter. Every tiny achievement adds up to something meaningful. What's your favorite gaming collectible? 🌟📦
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Collectibles teach us that small joys matter. Every tiny achievement adds up to something meaningful. What's your favorite gaming collectible? 🌟📦