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Episode 32: Celia Hodent
Of Building Bridges, Games Ethics and Psychology
How does a gamer’s brain work? There is no better person to answer this question than Celia Hodent. Not only is she the author of multiple books, one with that exact title (The Gamer’s Brain), but she also holds a PhD in psychology, is an accomplished expert and strategist regarding user experience (UX) and has 16 years of valuable experience in working at successful game studios (Ubisoft, LucasArts
and Epic Games).
In this episode of our IPTIA podcast, Celia talks about her journey throughout her unique career, the psychological aspects and possibilities of gaming, user
experience, and the ethics behind it.
Where to find her:
Bluesky
Blog
Ethical Games
Ethical Games Conference
Book recommendations:
Thinking, Fast and Slow (Daniel Kahneman)
Invisible Women (Caroline Criado Perez)
Weapons of Math Destruction (Cathy O’Neil)
Game recommendations:
World of Warcraft
The Legend of Zelda
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
Overwatch
Myst
Little Big Planet
Limbo
Inside
Hellblade
Inspiring people:
Tim Schafer
Brenda Romero
Kimberly Voll
Dana Nightingale
Tanya Short
Mike Ambinder
Jason Schklar
Lanie Dixon
Ben Lewis Evans
Veronica Zammitto
Coraly Rosario
Nicole Lewis
Ian Hamilton
Jennifer Ash
Rachel Kowert
Catt Small
Tara Voelker
Edd Coates
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By medianet GAMES International - TransatlanticOf Building Bridges, Games Ethics and Psychology
How does a gamer’s brain work? There is no better person to answer this question than Celia Hodent. Not only is she the author of multiple books, one with that exact title (The Gamer’s Brain), but she also holds a PhD in psychology, is an accomplished expert and strategist regarding user experience (UX) and has 16 years of valuable experience in working at successful game studios (Ubisoft, LucasArts
and Epic Games).
In this episode of our IPTIA podcast, Celia talks about her journey throughout her unique career, the psychological aspects and possibilities of gaming, user
experience, and the ethics behind it.
Where to find her:
Bluesky
Blog
Ethical Games
Ethical Games Conference
Book recommendations:
Thinking, Fast and Slow (Daniel Kahneman)
Invisible Women (Caroline Criado Perez)
Weapons of Math Destruction (Cathy O’Neil)
Game recommendations:
World of Warcraft
The Legend of Zelda
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
Overwatch
Myst
Little Big Planet
Limbo
Inside
Hellblade
Inspiring people:
Tim Schafer
Brenda Romero
Kimberly Voll
Dana Nightingale
Tanya Short
Mike Ambinder
Jason Schklar
Lanie Dixon
Ben Lewis Evans
Veronica Zammitto
Coraly Rosario
Nicole Lewis
Ian Hamilton
Jennifer Ash
Rachel Kowert
Catt Small
Tara Voelker
Edd Coates