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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

...also I'm going to get you some next time I see the vendor!!

Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Nine games that changed who we are? There are so many more than 9... but as you can tell from the image, Final Fantasy has changed who I am foundationally as a human being (It's ridiculous that Zelda isn't on my list or Witcher 3 isn't here... but I started picking CHRONOLOGICALLY... Geralt 4 Life)

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

At GCAP this week, there's been quite a bit of chatter around how game design decisions impact community culture. Let's not forget that reporting categories are an important part of that conversation. #gamedev substack.com/@psychgeist/...

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This article has sparked a lot of discussion around trust and safety approaches in games vs social media (in that, people seem to think social media is “doing it better”) What are your thoughts?

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Happy Newsletter Day! Research, news, and other comings and goings you may have missed in the world of video games/game studies over the last month substack.com/@psychgeist/...

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TL;DR September 2026

A compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from September 2026.

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Alanah Pearce @alanahpearce.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Are you or have you ever been a narrative designer (as your official job title)? I would like to interview you for a video! Pls reply to this if you’re interested ❤️.

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This triforce analogy continues to hold strong in the work that I do. What triforce analogy, you ask? This one: substack.com/@psychgeist/...

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I'm off again and will be speaking about the DLC Leadership Program at GCAP (Games Connect Asia Pacific) the first week of October! You can learn more about the event here: gcap.com.au

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

What a wonderful couple of days learning, laughing, and galavanting across Helsinki for the first TIGG summit! Extra special shout out to our generous hosts Supercell, it was the perfect venue to give the first public presentation of the pilot data for the DLC Leadership Program.

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Future Dr. V @vgtxresearch.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

DIGRA featured my experiment on their page! There’s something so fulfilling about seeing your work be supported by an organization that you respect as much as I respect DIGRA. Special s/o to @drkowert.bsky.social for the suggestion And a special s/o to all of whom have shared my study!

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The DLC Leadership Program is the first evidence-based certification for the people who hold digital communities together and the people whose decisions shape it. Developed for gaming communities. Applicable far beyond them. FREE TO TAKE. Join the waitlist. www.dpcleadership.org

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

obviously yes

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Dr. Steve Mallory @drstevemallory.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Call for Proposals! The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: Star Trek: The Next Generation – Play Story Press share.google/9rhq5CMeLLVH... There's still time to submit a proposal!

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Star Trek TNG: Riker & Data's Mirror Fun

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

You all are the BEST! 🥳🥳🥳

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

My goal for 2026 was to hit 4k subs. I'm so close! If you like video games with a side of psychology, this one is for you! Also included: 🔎science without the student loans 🎮 obscure 90s video game references 🎬 my progressively improving iMovie skills www.youtube.com/psychgeist

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

They only let you in because your pants were so awesome, right

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Happiest of name days...to me! Apparently I've hit the age where brain teasers are the recommended gift 🤣

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

HAPPY NEWSLETTER DAY! This month we are talking about: 🇩🇪 Getting lost at gamescom 🎮 Games and play are the key to happiness 📚 Lots of new research (and a psychgeist of pop culture announcement!) rachelkowert.substack.com/p/tldr-augus...

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TL;DR August 2026

A compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from August 2026.

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

To all the parents worried about the impact of #videogames... We have been led astray by a biased information ecosystem. Games are wonderful places to grow, learn, and connect and are not destroying a generation of young people (truly). youtu.be/8tDesUJG-gI?...

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From Panic to Partnership: Making SPACE for Engaged Parenting | Rachel Kowert | G4C2026

YouTube video by Games for Change

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Psychgeist of Pop Culture is a series from Play Story Press that combines the three things I love most: science, fandom, and equitable access to information (all PDFs are free). You can learn more at www.rkowert.com/books

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That tracks

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Blessed we shared the timeline with such incredible humans. Devastated we no longer share the air with them. Dolly was an angel among mortals. Tim has had my full heart since I was first introduced to him in 1998. The world is a little dimmer. But their light will live on 🥰

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/noclip @noclipvideo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

/ten years. /over 200 documentaries. /all powered by our community. Summarizing a decade seemed like a daunting task so we asked our community to sum it all up. September 12th is the big day. We'll tell you all about our plans for the next decade then. The mission continues. youtu.be/EY-HmdHrUN8

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Remembering 10 Years of /noclip

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🤣🤣 one day you will get there I'm sure of it

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Post the same video across three platforms this morning. Tiktok, 3.8k views Instagram, 1k views YouTube, 23 views

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Confused White Cat Asks Why

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Excited to be heading to my first gamescom this week. If you're there and you see me say hi! ...and if I look lost, send help 🤣

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John Travolta Confused Meme ft. Elon Musk

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Double Fine @doublefine.com · 21/08/2026

PSA: A heads up for those (kindly) supporting us with game purchases today: 1. Kiln and Keeper are getting permanent price changes soon! 2. All our games on Steam are getting international price adjustment reviews! 3. It's Psychonauts 2's birthday next week, which means a sale!

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Yes, you can get a PhD in video games. But it's probably not what you think it is. youtube.com/shorts/WOqKR...

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You Can Get a PhD in Video Games

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