Why I'm Terrified of Animal Crossing | Psych of Play (Patreon)

Why I'm Terrified of Animal Crossing | Psych of Play

Animal Crossing. Learn it, live it, love it, or run from it. Depending on the type of person you are, this game could either be a wholesome and relaxing experience, or an endless pit of indecision and trying to maximize your options. Today on Psych of Play, were diving into the intricacies of the maximization paradox, and how Animal Crossing (might) keep you from experiencing it…. oh who am I kidding go buy this stupid game. Support Daryl Talks Games on Patreon! – https://www.patreon.com/daryltalksgames Bonus content, early access, YOUR name at the end of videos, and more all for $1/month! Maximizer vs Satisficer quiz: https://www.psychologistworld.com/cognitive/maximizer-satisficer-decision-making-quiz -Games Shown Animal Crossing: New Leaf (2012) Nintendo Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020) - Nintendo Animal Crossing: City Folk (2008) - Nintendo Animal Crossing (2001) - Nintendo Final Fantasy X (2001) - SquareSoft Astral Chain (2019) - Platinum Games Pokemon Sword & Shield (2019) - Game Freak The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) - Nintendo Octopath Traveler (2018) - Square Enix Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) - Rockstar Games Skyrim (2011) - Bethesda Horizon Zero Dawn (2017) - Guerilla Games The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) - CD Projekt RED Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door (2004) - Intelligent Systems, Nintendo Super Mario Bros (1985) - Nintendo Super Mario 64 (1996) - Nintendo Dead Cells (2017) - Motion Twin Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019) - Intelligent Systems Dark Souls 3 (2016) - FromSoftware Super Mario Maker 2 (2019) - Nintendo Darkest Dungeon (2016) - Red Hook Studios Death Stranding (2019) - Kojima Productions Salt and Sanctuary (2016) - Ska Studios Bastion (2011) - Supergiant Games World of Warcraft (2004) - Blizzard Entertainment Tony Hawk's Underground (2003) - Neversoft, Vicarious Visions, Beenox, EA Mobile Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2003) - Ubisoft Madden 2004 (2003) - EA Tiburon Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) - BioWare Call of Duty: Warzone (2020) - Infinity Ward, Raven Software Persona 5 (2016) - Atlus, P Studio Doom (2017) - id Software Game of Thrones (2012) - Cyanide Final Fantasy XV (2016) - Square Enix Into the Breach (2018) - Subset Games -Research Articles Cited Photography Study: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2002-12744-003?doi=1 Procrastination.com article: https://procrastination.com/blog/9/decision-paralysis-overthinking-choices Maximization paradox: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886909000075?via%3Dihub Jam Study; https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2000-16701-012 Choice and Knowledgeability: https://www.behavioraleconomics.com/resources/mini-encyclopedia-of-be/choice-overload/ http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.1029.5555&rep=rep1&type=pdf Paradox of Choice Overview Article (10% true max) https://inesad.edu.bo/developmentroast/2010/08/maximizing-or-satisfying-the-paradox-of-choice/?upm_export=print -Clips/Movies Shown A Beautiful Mind (2001) Brooklyn 99 (2013-) Jane the Virgin (2014-2019) Big Bang Theory (2007-2019) New Girl (2011-2018) Drake and Josh (2004 - 2007) Psych (2006-2014) 22 Jump Street (2014) Limitless (2011) Inception (2010) https://youtu.be/77sS5IuR0Gs https://youtu.be/63horAFnbBc https://youtu.be/W0khUGNfCIE https://youtu.be/Svs4Tg9J4dk https://youtu.be/wwpMp8oBR0U https://youtu.be/wwpMp8oBR0U https://youtu.be/bETXq57UQ_8 https://youtu.be/8mKUMtl4tC8 https://youtu.be/oIUM63yyUY4 https://youtu.be/jr8hJuTms00 https://youtu.be/Zhw0eBCVXR4 https://youtu.be/2oDVJbZxmtk https://youtu.be/_nTpsv9PNqo https://youtu.be/4Ty1zVZQ8X4 https://youtu.be/DyYKuOtiBrk https://youtu.be/9HcS9GYhHQg https://youtu.be/7XV7whomojk?t=351 https://youtu.be/1A85nuKwdTc https://youtu.be/KchjUKAihPA https://youtu.be/pE35-nNe3Mc https://youtu.be/pE35-nNe3Mc https://youtu.be/OpYFdPtlqRA -Music Sources: Waltz of the Flowers - Tchaikovsky Main Theme - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Argus Battle - Vanquish OST Casino Night (Act 2) - Sonic Generations 3DS OST Meta knights revenge - Smash Brawl OST Bayonetta - OST - The Gates of Hell Chargestone Cave Remix - Almighty Arceus Virbank City - Mewmore Curse of the Black Box - Paper Mario TTYD OST 2 PM - New Leaf OST 1 AM - New Leaf OST 11 PM - New Leaf OST **All images, graphics, and fonts created or found with postermywall.com, Pexels.com, Videvo.net, and Lightworks v14 editing software. All gameplay footage captured with Elgato 60FPS recording device** #PsychofPlay #AnimalCrossing #NewHorizons #ACNH