Episode 37

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21st Oct 2026

Pixelaged Episode 37 - Psychology in Video Games Part 2

In this episode, Bryan and Will explore the psychology behind character choices in video games, how these choices reflect personality traits, and how gaming preferences evolve over time. They discuss nostalgic favorites, the impact of story and social interaction, and the psychological insights gained from gaming experiences.

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A huge thank-you to Ron — a very talented musician and excellent guitarist whose work brings our intros and outros to life. You can find his music at the links in the episode description.

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About the Podcast

Pixelaged
Two friends from different generations discuss gaming, nostalgia, and backlog woes.

Join Will, the millennial and Bryan, the Gen-Xer as they defend their generational gaming superiority.

Episodes release weekly on Wednesday's.

"pixelaged" (adj)

pix·el·aged \pik-səl-ajd\

Definition - Aging alongside the evolution of video games; feeling nostalgia for the 8‑bit past while living in a 4K present.

Example sentence:
Now in his thirties, he felt distinctly pixelaged—still cherishing the chiptune soundtracks of his childhood even as he mastered the latest ultra‑realistic titles.