The Psychology of Zelda: Linking Our World to the Legend of Zelda Series

Anthony M. Bean, PhD

Jan 2021 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Joe Hempel

About this audiobook

It's dangerous to go alone! Take this (book). For more than thirty years, The Legend of Zelda-which immerses players in a courageous struggle against the shadowy forces of evil in a world of high fantasy-has spanned more than thirty different installments, selling over 75 million copies. Today, it is one of the most beloved video game franchises around the globe. Video game sales as a whole have continued to grow, now raking in twice as much money per year as the entire film industry, and countless psychologists have turned their attention to the effects gaming has on us: our confidence, our identity, and our personal growth. The Psychology of Zelda applies the latest psychological findings, plus insights from classic psychology theory, to Link, Zelda, Hyrule, and the players who choose to wield the Master Sword. Think you've completed the quest? The Psychology of Zelda gives you new, thrilling dungeons to explore and even more puzzles to solve.

Ratings and reviews

LuV the ideology of this book about Zelda and making that into current & past events! Thank You to the author of this amazing book 📖✌️

About the author

Best known for his captivating, rich narrations, Joe Hempel has entertained listeners with over 100 audiobooks in genres ranging from horror and mystery to science fiction, romance, and personal development. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his son Zach.

Anthony M. Bean, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and executive director at The Telos Project, a nonprofit mental health clinic in Fort Worth, Texas, and an adjunct professor at Framingham State University in Massachusetts.