Re-experiencing sounds, images, and tactile sensations from video games or mobile phones are common among gamers, a new study showed. Younger adults appeared to be more susceptible to intrusions with video game content, intrusive thoughts and hallucinations. The study, carried out by Dr Angelica B. Ortiz de Gortari, a lead […]
Highlights of research on Game Transfer Phenomena in 2023
In the blink of an eye, the year 2023 came to an end. However, it brought with it some pleasant surprises. Game Transfer Phenomena was featured in various media outlets, including academic and governmental ones. The year started with GTP being featured in a piece about the “Tetris” film in […]
Game Transfer Phenomena in an EU report on the Metaverse challenges
The report “Metaverse” by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs, at the request of the JURI Committee mentioned my research on Game Transfer Phenomena among the challenges and opportunities of interactive media technologies. In his report, Mariusz Maciejewski highlights concerns about violent game content in […]
Podcast: Addressing Game Transfer Phenomena in clinical practice
Over the recent years, my colleague Alex Basche, an experienced psychotherapist (LMFT) based in San Francisco – Reset From Tech, and I have presented multiple clinical cases involving gaming disorder and Game Transfer phenomena at various conferences. Our goal, with the aid of our combined expertise and research, is to […]
Participate: Study on videogame features, loot boxes & GTP
If you play any kind of video game, please participate in our survey! It takes only 15 minutes. The study aims to understand game features, special effects (such as visual, auditory, and tactile), game engagement, and the re-experience game content after playing (Game Transfer Phenomena). https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LootBGTP
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: A synchrony of colour and movement
I want to give a shout-out to the incredible team behind Super Mario Bros. Wonder! I recently finished the game, and the final boss battle blew me away. I even shed a tear, which is a first for me when it comes to video games! The game design was remarkable […]
Who has the right to modify our reality?!
I had the pleasure of visiting Incheon, South Korea, a few months ago, which is a modern city located just south of Seoul. It was an unforgettable experience! I enjoyed admiring the view of the traditional Korean architecture contrasting with the skyscrapers in the background. The clouds floated by the […]
The fixated nature of the brain and Game Transfer Phenomena
Revamp of a previously published post from 20 November 2013 For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the concept of repetition. There’s something about how we as humans derive joy from doing things over and over again that has always intrigued me, from the simple pleasures […]
Conference of Behavioral Addictions in Incheon, Korea
What a magnificent blend of cultural heritage and modernity I experienced at Incheon, Korea, where the 8th International Conference of Behavioral Addictions was held this year! Learning and sharing knowledge with other professionals in this unique setting was an excellent opportunity. Although I missed some of my colleagues who could […]
Clinical case study at Fiona Stanley Hospital involving Game Transfer Phenomena
My colleagues Huu Kim Le, Annabel Callan, Daragh Poynton, Daniela Vecchio and Wai Chen at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Australia, and I recently published a case report on GTP: “Game Transfer Phenomena in a Clinical Case with Psychosis and Gaming Disorder” in the Psychiatry International journal. Our case report describes a […]