It seems like what happens when we play games is that we go into a psychological state called eustress, or positive stress. It's basically the same as negative stress in the sense that we get our adrenaline up, you know, our breathing rate quickens, our pulse quickens.

There are people who are very dismissive of games and gamers.

Avatars are a way to express our true selves, our most heroic, idealized version of who we might become.

Games that make you feel good about yourself are good games to be playing.

Gamers always believe that an epic win is possible and that it's always worth trying and trying now.

If you make it a game, gamers will play it no matter what your motivation is in making it.

My favorite part of running is the thinking time.