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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://054615.mit-edu.top/post/8059473612">Wearable-Integrated Game Mechanics for Real-Time Biometric Interaction</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research examines the application of Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) in mobile game design, particularly in optimizing the balance between game complexity and player capacity for information processing. The study investigates how mobile game developers can use CLT principles to design games that maximize player learning and engagement by minimizing cognitive overload. Drawing on cognitive psychology and game design theory, the paper explores how different types of cognitive load—intrinsic, extraneous, and germane—affect player performance, frustration, and enjoyment. The research also proposes strategies for using game mechanics, tutorials, and difficulty progression to ensure an optimal balance of cognitive load throughout the gameplay experience.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Maria Anderson</strong>
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