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  221.                            <p class="info">This study explores the future of cloud gaming in the context of mobile games, focusing on the technical challenges and opportunities presented by mobile game streaming services. The research investigates how cloud gaming technologies, such as edge computing and 5G networks, enable high-quality gaming experiences on mobile devices without the need for powerful hardware. The paper examines the benefits and limitations of cloud gaming for mobile players, including latency issues, bandwidth requirements, and server infrastructure. The study also explores the potential for cloud gaming to democratize access to high-end mobile games, allowing players to experience console-quality titles on budget devices, while addressing concerns related to data privacy, intellectual property, and market fragmentation.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://197633.mit-edu.top/post/9462810753">Anomaly Detection in Mobile Game Transactions Using Graph Neural Networks</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This paper presents an ethnographic study of online multiplayer mobile gaming communities, exploring how players interact, collaborate, and form social bonds through gameplay. The research draws on theories of social capital, community building, and identity formation to analyze the dynamics of virtual relationships in mobile gaming. The study examines how mobile games facilitate socialization across geographical and cultural boundaries, while also addressing challenges such as online toxicity, harassment, and the commodification of social interaction. The paper offers a sociological perspective on the role of mobile games in shaping contemporary online communities and social practices.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Kevin Stewart</strong>
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