Mike Berger Games
@mikebergergames.bsky.social
My Blog is A collection of writings and musings on the intersections of gaming, culture, and life. Many of my posts explore video games—their psychology, community, and lasting impact. https://www.mikebergerblogs.com/
Nothing, Vigorously
I am imperfectly perfect.
Too unpolished to fit the aesthetic of social media.
Too messy to package my thoughts as wisdom for profit.
Too naive to script a marketable narrative.
I am imperfectly perfect.
Too unpolished to fit the aesthetic of social media.
Too messy to package my thoughts as wisdom for profit.
Too naive to script a marketable narrative.
February 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nothing, Vigorously
I am imperfectly perfect.
Too unpolished to fit the aesthetic of social media.
Too messy to package my thoughts as wisdom for profit.
Too naive to script a marketable narrative.
I am imperfectly perfect.
Too unpolished to fit the aesthetic of social media.
Too messy to package my thoughts as wisdom for profit.
Too naive to script a marketable narrative.
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@mikebergergames.bsky.social did an inspiring to me post about gamer identity and I reference it in my most recent post open.substack.com/pub/margotpl...
Thoughts - Gamer identity
Reflection on Mike Berger's post on "Rethinking Your Gamer Identity"
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February 3, 2025 at 6:55 AM
@mikebergergames.bsky.social did an inspiring to me post about gamer identity and I reference it in my most recent post open.substack.com/pub/margotpl...
Cries at 3 AM, diaper changes, and endless rocking… but also, backlog time, baby! 🎮 Taking care of an infant might just be the perfect time to tackle those games you’ve been neglecting. A love letter to gaming parents:
#parenting #gaming #gamers
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#parenting #gaming #gamers
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Taking Care of an Infant: The Perfect Time to Tackle Your Backlog
A Love Letter to Responsible Gaming Parents
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January 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Cries at 3 AM, diaper changes, and endless rocking… but also, backlog time, baby! 🎮 Taking care of an infant might just be the perfect time to tackle those games you’ve been neglecting. A love letter to gaming parents:
#parenting #gaming #gamers
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#parenting #gaming #gamers
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Millennials are heading toward the most tech-savvy retirement ever—but it might not look how you think. 🎮 What’s our ultimate retirement plan? Read the surprising answer here:
#gaming #millennials #retirement
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#gaming #millennials #retirement
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Millennials’ Ultimate Retirement Plan: Gaming
How Millennials Will Shape the Most Tech-Savvy Retirement
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January 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Millennials are heading toward the most tech-savvy retirement ever—but it might not look how you think. 🎮 What’s our ultimate retirement plan? Read the surprising answer here:
#gaming #millennials #retirement
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#gaming #millennials #retirement
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Another friend died, today. It will be the first of many to come. 😢
Rest in peace, Johnny.
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Rest in peace, Johnny.
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988 Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…
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January 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Another friend died, today. It will be the first of many to come. 😢
Rest in peace, Johnny.
988lifeline.org?utm_source=g...
Rest in peace, Johnny.
988lifeline.org?utm_source=g...
Ever wonder why nobody sees themselves as the Draco Malfoy of the story? 🐍 I dive into the psychology of villains, bullies, and how we rationalize our actions—even in fiction. Read the full article here:
#harrypotter #psychology #nerd
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#harrypotter #psychology #nerd
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Why Nobody Thinks They Are The Draco Malfoy of Their Own Story
How Bullies Use Psychological Defense Mechanisms to Defend Their Actions
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January 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Ever wonder why nobody sees themselves as the Draco Malfoy of the story? 🐍 I dive into the psychology of villains, bullies, and how we rationalize our actions—even in fiction. Read the full article here:
#harrypotter #psychology #nerd
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#harrypotter #psychology #nerd
open.substack.com/pub/mikeberg...
Nintendo Switch 2 First Look!
Love how the Joycons click inward instead of slide down the sides! Super simple reveal, didn’t need much more than that!
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Love how the Joycons click inward instead of slide down the sides! Super simple reveal, didn’t need much more than that!
youtu.be/itpcsQQvgAQ?...
Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
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January 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Nintendo Switch 2 First Look!
Love how the Joycons click inward instead of slide down the sides! Super simple reveal, didn’t need much more than that!
youtu.be/itpcsQQvgAQ?...
Love how the Joycons click inward instead of slide down the sides! Super simple reveal, didn’t need much more than that!
youtu.be/itpcsQQvgAQ?...
My Substack is about being a gamer. It’s not just about the games we play—it’s about the culture, psychology, and relationships we build with them. Instead of debating Game of the Year, I explore why fans are passionate about their favorites. #promosky
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Mike Berger Games | Substack
Hi there! I'm a gamer and mental health profession. Consider this part blog, part journalism, and part info driven substack. I'll try to make you laugh too. "try". Click to read Mike Berger Games, a S...
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January 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
My Substack is about being a gamer. It’s not just about the games we play—it’s about the culture, psychology, and relationships we build with them. Instead of debating Game of the Year, I explore why fans are passionate about their favorites. #promosky
mikebergergames.substack.com?utm_source=s...
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Do you still love gaming, or has it started to feel like an obligation? 🎮 This week, I wrote about rethinking your gamer identity, why we play, and giving yourself permission to evolve. #GamingCommunity #gamers
Read the full article here:
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Read the full article here:
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Permission to Evolve: Rethinking Your Gamer Identity
Your hobbies are there to serve you, not the other way around.
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January 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Do you still love gaming, or has it started to feel like an obligation? 🎮 This week, I wrote about rethinking your gamer identity, why we play, and giving yourself permission to evolve. #GamingCommunity #gamers
Read the full article here:
open.substack.com/pub/mikeberg...
Read the full article here:
open.substack.com/pub/mikeberg...
Confession: I’m jealous of manga collectors. 📚 But seriously, do you need to be a millionaire for this hobby? I crunched the numbers, explored the paradox of pricey collections vs. $2.99 digital subscriptions, and wrote all about it here:
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#Manga #NerdLife
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#Manga #NerdLife
Confession: I’m Jealous of Manga Collectors
Serious question: Do you need to be a millionaire?
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December 29, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Confession: I’m jealous of manga collectors. 📚 But seriously, do you need to be a millionaire for this hobby? I crunched the numbers, explored the paradox of pricey collections vs. $2.99 digital subscriptions, and wrote all about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/mikeberg...
#Manga #NerdLife
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#Manga #NerdLife
The Cozy Gamer community isn’t just about cute vibes—it’s a unique subculture with its own economy, trends, and challenges. From personal experience and deep dives, I unpack how it’s evolved and why it’s so special. Read my Substack!
#CozyGaming #cozygamers
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#CozyGaming #cozygamers
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December 27, 2024 at 3:48 PM
The Cozy Gamer community isn’t just about cute vibes—it’s a unique subculture with its own economy, trends, and challenges. From personal experience and deep dives, I unpack how it’s evolved and why it’s so special. Read my Substack!
#CozyGaming #cozygamers
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#CozyGaming #cozygamers
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Remember SeaMan on Dreamcast? That bizarre fish with a human face who roasted you with Leonard Nimoy's voice? 🐟💬 Dive into the strangest, most sarcastic virtual pet of the 2000s and the ungodly conversations we had with it. #promosky #Sega
Read Here:
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Read Here:
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December 24, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Remember SeaMan on Dreamcast? That bizarre fish with a human face who roasted you with Leonard Nimoy's voice? 🐟💬 Dive into the strangest, most sarcastic virtual pet of the 2000s and the ungodly conversations we had with it. #promosky #Sega
Read Here:
open.substack.com/pub/mikeberg...
Read Here:
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Remember booting up Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater for the first time in '99? Goldfinger's 'Superman' hit, as you kickflipped onto that first rail in Warehouse? 🛹🎶 I wrote about how this game's soundtrack influenced a generation. Check it out on my Substack:
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December 23, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Remember booting up Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater for the first time in '99? Goldfinger's 'Superman' hit, as you kickflipped onto that first rail in Warehouse? 🛹🎶 I wrote about how this game's soundtrack influenced a generation. Check it out on my Substack:
mikebergergames.substack.com/p/how-a-vide...
mikebergergames.substack.com/p/how-a-vide...
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-shows up wearing ceasefire pin
-talks about how the art and magic of games comes from the creatives and devs
-denounces the games made for quotas and in boardrooms
-takes a shot at TGA about giving proper airtime to creatives
-doesnt name drop any celebs
forget the awards, this guy wins hearts man
-talks about how the art and magic of games comes from the creatives and devs
-denounces the games made for quotas and in boardrooms
-takes a shot at TGA about giving proper airtime to creatives
-doesnt name drop any celebs
forget the awards, this guy wins hearts man
December 13, 2024 at 4:16 AM
-shows up wearing ceasefire pin
-talks about how the art and magic of games comes from the creatives and devs
-denounces the games made for quotas and in boardrooms
-takes a shot at TGA about giving proper airtime to creatives
-doesnt name drop any celebs
forget the awards, this guy wins hearts man
-talks about how the art and magic of games comes from the creatives and devs
-denounces the games made for quotas and in boardrooms
-takes a shot at TGA about giving proper airtime to creatives
-doesnt name drop any celebs
forget the awards, this guy wins hearts man
After about 3 long long years, this week we finally get to watch the 2nd season of Arcane on Netflix. We already know this is one of the best looking animated shows out there, but will season two live up to the hype.
#arcane
#leagueoflegends
#promosky
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#arcane
#leagueoflegends
#promosky
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Arcane Season 2: Worth the Wait?
YouTube video by Screened In Podcast
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December 12, 2024 at 12:14 PM
After about 3 long long years, this week we finally get to watch the 2nd season of Arcane on Netflix. We already know this is one of the best looking animated shows out there, but will season two live up to the hype.
#arcane
#leagueoflegends
#promosky
youtu.be/EwtMA-djZAM?...
#arcane
#leagueoflegends
#promosky
youtu.be/EwtMA-djZAM?...
One of my favorite tree ornaments! 😂
December 10, 2024 at 7:01 PM
One of my favorite tree ornaments! 😂
Can we talk about the moral implications of eating our Pokémon?
December 9, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Can we talk about the moral implications of eating our Pokémon?
So, I did a thing. I started a Substack: substack.com/@mikebergerg...
In my first post, I talk about how I built a 10K gaming Instagram, why I walked away from it, and what I’m hoping to create now.
It’s the start of something new, and I’d love for you to join me.
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In my first post, I talk about how I built a 10K gaming Instagram, why I walked away from it, and what I’m hoping to create now.
It’s the start of something new, and I’d love for you to join me.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
December 8, 2024 at 4:37 PM
So, I did a thing. I started a Substack: substack.com/@mikebergerg...
In my first post, I talk about how I built a 10K gaming Instagram, why I walked away from it, and what I’m hoping to create now.
It’s the start of something new, and I’d love for you to join me.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
In my first post, I talk about how I built a 10K gaming Instagram, why I walked away from it, and what I’m hoping to create now.
It’s the start of something new, and I’d love for you to join me.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Yo! Who is getting early access to Path of Exhile 2 tomorrow? I want to talk and coop with mutuals or new friends about it!
#pathofexhile2 #poe2
#pathofexhile2 #poe2
a black and white cat is looking at a bowl of food with a path of exile logo on it
ALT: a black and white cat is looking at a bowl of food with a path of exile logo on it
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December 5, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Yo! Who is getting early access to Path of Exhile 2 tomorrow? I want to talk and coop with mutuals or new friends about it!
#pathofexhile2 #poe2
#pathofexhile2 #poe2
Daily ADHD Education (from LSW)
Dopamine dysregulation is like playing an RPG where your "reward system" is glitched—small, easy quests (like doing dishes) barely give XP, but rare, high-stakes boss fights (like exciting hobbies) feel amazing. The glitch makes it hard to accomplish little quests.
Dopamine dysregulation is like playing an RPG where your "reward system" is glitched—small, easy quests (like doing dishes) barely give XP, but rare, high-stakes boss fights (like exciting hobbies) feel amazing. The glitch makes it hard to accomplish little quests.
a cartoon drawing of spongebob and patrick playing a game
ALT: a cartoon drawing of spongebob and patrick playing a game
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December 4, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Daily ADHD Education (from LSW)
Dopamine dysregulation is like playing an RPG where your "reward system" is glitched—small, easy quests (like doing dishes) barely give XP, but rare, high-stakes boss fights (like exciting hobbies) feel amazing. The glitch makes it hard to accomplish little quests.
Dopamine dysregulation is like playing an RPG where your "reward system" is glitched—small, easy quests (like doing dishes) barely give XP, but rare, high-stakes boss fights (like exciting hobbies) feel amazing. The glitch makes it hard to accomplish little quests.
Your General Reminder not to fall for "Cyberchondria"
This phenomenon refers to the escalation of health anxieties due to online self-diagnosis. You know yourself best AND a mental health professional studies and trains to accurately diagnose.
#mentalhealth #cyberchondria #gamers
This phenomenon refers to the escalation of health anxieties due to online self-diagnosis. You know yourself best AND a mental health professional studies and trains to accurately diagnose.
#mentalhealth #cyberchondria #gamers
a mario cartoon character is giving a thumbs up sign
ALT: a mario cartoon character is giving a thumbs up sign
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December 4, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Your General Reminder not to fall for "Cyberchondria"
This phenomenon refers to the escalation of health anxieties due to online self-diagnosis. You know yourself best AND a mental health professional studies and trains to accurately diagnose.
#mentalhealth #cyberchondria #gamers
This phenomenon refers to the escalation of health anxieties due to online self-diagnosis. You know yourself best AND a mental health professional studies and trains to accurately diagnose.
#mentalhealth #cyberchondria #gamers
My Triforce (Courage, Wisdom, Power) Meditations inspired by The Legend of Zelda are about to be posted on YouTube in the next couple days!
What other video games (themes, music, ideas) would make good meditations?
#Zelda #meditation #videogames
What other video games (themes, music, ideas) would make good meditations?
#Zelda #meditation #videogames
December 3, 2024 at 9:52 PM
My Triforce (Courage, Wisdom, Power) Meditations inspired by The Legend of Zelda are about to be posted on YouTube in the next couple days!
What other video games (themes, music, ideas) would make good meditations?
#Zelda #meditation #videogames
What other video games (themes, music, ideas) would make good meditations?
#Zelda #meditation #videogames
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🎮 GAMERS ✨
🔴 Red Pill 🔵 Blue Pill
When it comes to RPGs and choice/consequence in games…
Do you…
🔴 Save scum so you can reload & alter decisions you’ve made that you’re unsatisfied with
🔵 Live with the consequences of your choices
#promosky #gamersky #videogames
🔴 Red Pill 🔵 Blue Pill
When it comes to RPGs and choice/consequence in games…
Do you…
🔴 Save scum so you can reload & alter decisions you’ve made that you’re unsatisfied with
🔵 Live with the consequences of your choices
#promosky #gamersky #videogames
December 2, 2024 at 2:39 PM
🎮 GAMERS ✨
🔴 Red Pill 🔵 Blue Pill
When it comes to RPGs and choice/consequence in games…
Do you…
🔴 Save scum so you can reload & alter decisions you’ve made that you’re unsatisfied with
🔵 Live with the consequences of your choices
#promosky #gamersky #videogames
🔴 Red Pill 🔵 Blue Pill
When it comes to RPGs and choice/consequence in games…
Do you…
🔴 Save scum so you can reload & alter decisions you’ve made that you’re unsatisfied with
🔵 Live with the consequences of your choices
#promosky #gamersky #videogames
