Informed writing on gaming skill, culture, psychology, and interactive learning — published by the Zantrexio team.
How the concept of skill in video games has changed from the early arcade era to today's multi-layered competitive environments. A look at what we mean when we say someone is "good" at a game — and why the answer keeps changing.
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Why do players tilt, how does ego interact with performance, and what does motivation theory tell us about why we keep coming back to games we find frustrating? A research-grounded look at the mental side of competitive gaming.
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The retrieval practice effect is one of the most robust findings in cognitive science. This article examines what it means for gaming knowledge — and why testing yourself on what you think you know often works better than re-reading or re-watching content.
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