Eri came up with this week’s idea and we discuss the idea of using gaming as a coping mechanism. It’s more of a philosophical topic and we definitely aren’t pulling out any hard facts, but it was interesting nonetheless. Of course we also talk about what we’ve been playing before sharing our personal anecdotes about how we escape into virtual worlds when life gets rough. There’s also some important TGEN related news that I announce towards the beginning of the show, but it’s not exactly new news. Just wanted to put it out there again for those who may have missed it. That’s about all I have to say on the matter, so check it out!

 

Couch Podtatoes Epsiode 53: Gaming as a Coping Mechanism (runtime: 41:11)

What are we playing? (starts at 1:53)
Discussion: Gaming to Cope (starts at 16:30)

Host Contact information:

Izlain
Blog: Me vs. Myself and I
Twitter: @mevsmyselfandi

Eri
Blog: Healing the Masses
Twitter: @ausj3w3l

Music Credits:
“Level Up” by Cookie Monsta (from the Riot! EP)
“No Requests” by Datsik (from the album D4MN)
“Enchanted Rose” by Bury Your Dead (from the album Beauty and the Breakdown)

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