Below is a list of what I consider “the best of” psychologyofgames.com so far. It’s a subjective list, but it’s roughly based on my happiness with the articles, the amount and quality of discussion in the comments, and how often it’s been shared around the ‘net.

1. Support the Psychology of Video Games on Patreon
2. Anonymity and Antisocial Behavior
3. The Psychology of Immersion
4. Why We Get Nostalgic About Old Games
5. The Psychology of Video Game Avatars.
6. Endowed Progress Effect and Game Quests
7. The Status Quo Effect (Or, Pay Without Play)
8. The Seven Psychological Sins of Sim City Social
9. Three Reasons We Buy Those Crazy Steam Bundles
10. The Psychology Behind Steam’s Summer Sale
11. Trials Evolution, Social Comparisons and Second Place

Wait, that’s like 11, isn’t it? Well, whatever. The math is close enough for psychology.

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