Shared Discovery

In this episode we go over various different classification systems for gamers. We start with the classic Casual vs. Hardcore gamer debate in order to dispel some myths, then we talk about 9 different player personas. We end by analyzing The Bartle Taxonomy of Player Types. This is not an exhaustive list of the various player classification theories that exist, so maybe we'll do a follow up episode! And of course, make sure to stay tuned for next episode where we go over Pokémon gaming.

After episode 1 you're probably saying, "Okay, I'm sold! How do I start playing games?" or "How do I get my friends to play games with me?" Don't worry we got you covered! In this episode we give you our best tips and strategies for how to get into gaming, create playgroups, and discover new games that align with your interests. Stay tuned next week for episode 3 where we help you figure out what type of gamer you are!

We firmly believe games are for everyone of all backgrounds and ages, so in this inaugural episode we go over the many cognitive, physical, psychological, and social benefits and reasons why we think it's worth playing games. In addition, we go over demographic statistics of who and how many people play games worldwide. Stay tuned next week for episode 2 where we go over how to get started playing games for new players!