Beyond Gameplay
iThrive GamesBeyond Gameplay is a podcast owned, created, and distributed by the iThrive Games Foundation. It is hosted by Kelli Dunlap, Psy.D., and promotes discussion within the intersection of gaming and psychology.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | LeisureSocial SciencesVideo GamesScience | ||||
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On this episode of Beyond Gameplay, we give new meaning to the term "God mode." Menachem Cohen is game designer, rabbi, and spiritual director researching the use and design of games for personal and spiritual growth and exploration. In this episode,... more
Earlier this month I talked with J Collins, a leader in the academic eSports space, about developing eSports programming at the high school where they teach as well as creating the model for programs nation-wide. In this episode, I interview some of ... more
eSports is a booming market that has made its way into academics. Some colleges even offer full-ride scholarships to top eSports competitors, just like they would to traditional student athletes. High schools around the country are developing eSports... more
Tabletop gaming brings people together and can support personal journeys of growth and discovery. On this episode, I spoke with Adam Johns and Adam Davis, also known in the mental health & game space simply as “The Adams,” about their journey creatin... more
Unlike digital games that are constrained by code, tabletop games are only limited by the imagination of the players and the DM. TTRPGs bring us together in the same space but there there is infinite room at the table. On this episode, I talk with wr... more
This month on Beyond Gameplay, we're rolling for wisdom and digging into the tabletop RPGs as a therapeutic tool. In this episode, Kelli talks with Megan Connell, PsyD, a self-described therapeutic dungeon master, about how she uses D&D and other tab... more
Is empathic design something only for indies or is there room for empathy in the AAA game space? In this episode, Osama Dorias, Senior Game Designer at Warner Brothers Montreal, shares his experience as an industry veteran and how empathy has played ... more
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Peter McDonald, an assistant professor of game design at Depaul University, about his research on the ways players make sense of and interpret games.
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- Informative and inspiring
The podcast is a wonderful collection of knowledge and wisdom which anyone within multiple disciplines can appreciate. A must listen.
Apple Podcasts5Dr. Anthony Bean
United States7 years ago - Informative and entertaining!
This is a fantastic podcast for anyone who would like to learn how games can make the world a better place. The host and guests are knowledgeable and engaging and you’ll leave every episode feeling smarter.
Apple Podcasts5KalbelgarionUnited States7 years ago - Very good!
Very interesting, and very fun! Dr. Dunlap makes everything fun, which probably has to do with the fact that it’s about psychology and games.
Apple Podcasts5JohnrandomnameUnited States7 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #114 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
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