My name is Graham Walker. I am a professional psychotherapist and lover of all things video game. GameFeel is the podcast that explores what gaming and therapy can teach us about playing better and living better.

The concept of what makes something scary will always be subjective, however knowledge from the therapy room does shine a light on what elements of a situation generally trigger fear for us. By applying these ideas to video games it can give us insights into what, at their core, are the primary triggers of fear.

Finally, the season takes a step back to see what we have learned throughout the season as a whole as well as what this can teach us about managing fear for ourselves both in life and videogames.

Video Games discussed:

‘Silent Hill’ (1999), developed by Konami (Team Silent)

‘Silent Hill 2’ (2001), developed by Konami (Team Silent)

Music Credits:

‘Misremembered’ and ‘Hamstrung’ by Cicada Sirens (from‘Signalis’, Developed by ‘rose-engine’)

Avaialble at: SIGNALIS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) | Cicada Sirens & 1000 Eyes | SIGNALIS

‘MNHR’, ‘Kolibri’ and ‘3000 Cycles (I Missed You)’ by 1000Eyes, Tom Schley (from ‘Signalis’, Developed by ‘rose-engine’)

Avaialble at: SIGNALIS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) | Cicada Sirens & 1000 Eyes | SIGNALIS

‘Warm Light (Graves)’ by 1000 Eyes (from ‘Signalis’,Developed by ‘rose-engine’)

Available at: SIGNALIS: MEMORIES (Side B) | 1000 Eyes

‘Bone Bottom’ and ‘Greymoor’ by Christopher Larkin (from‘Hollow Knight: Silksong, Developed by Team Cherry)

Available at: Hollow Knight: Silksong (Original Soundtrack) | Christopher Larkin

‘Suncatchers’ by Amos Roddy (from Citizen Sleeper 2:Starward Vector, Developed by Jump Over the Age)

Available at: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Original Soundtrack) | Amos Roddy

‘The Weight of Rain’ by Lifeformed x Janice Kwan (from‘Tunic’ by Isometricorp Games)

Available at: TUNIC (Original Game Soundtrack) | Lifeformed × Janice Kwan | Lifeformed

‘Timber Hearth’ and ‘Campfire Song’ by Andrew Prahlow (from ‘Outer Wilds’, Developed by Mobius Games)

Available at: Spotify