It looks like this is a web page, not a feed. I looked for a feed associated with this page, but couldn't find one. Please enter the address of your feed to validate.

Source: https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735

  1. <!doctype html>
  2. <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#">
  3.  
  4.  <head>
  5.    <meta charset="utf-8">
  6.    <meta name="applicable-device" content="pc,mobile">
  7.    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  8.    <title>Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective #363680081505 (2025-02-01)</title>
  9.    <link rel="canonical" href="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735">
  10.    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;700&display=swap">
  11.    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/css/style.css">
  12.    <script src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/js/lazysizes.min.js" async></script>
  13.    <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico">
  14.    <!-- Open Graph Metadata -->
  15.    <meta property="og:type" content="article" />
  16.    <meta property="og:title" content="Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective" />
  17.    <meta property="og:description" content="Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective #363680081505 (2025-02-01)" />
  18.    <meta property="og:url" content="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" />
  19.    <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" />
  20.    <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/15.jpg" />
  21.    <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-01T02:43:01Z" />
  22.    <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Jennifer Lopez" />
  23.    <meta property="og:article:section" content="mit-edu.top" />
  24.    <meta property="og:article:tag" content="Games, Mobile Games, Video Games" />
  25.    <!-- Schema.org -->
  26.    <script type="application/ld+json">{
  27.            "@context": "https://schema.org",
  28.            "@type": "ScholarlyArticle",
  29.            "headline": "Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective #363680081505 (2025-02-01)",
  30.            "author": {
  31.                "@type": "Person",
  32.                "name": "Dr. Jennifer Lopez",
  33.                "affiliation": {
  34.                    "@type": "Organization",
  35.                    "name": "mit-edu.top"
  36.                },
  37.                "url": "https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735"
  38.            },
  39.            "datePublished": "2025-02-01T02:43:01Z",
  40.            "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/15.jpg",
  41.            "journal": {
  42.                "@type": "Periodical",
  43.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  44.                "issn": "10.1069/363680081505"
  45.            },
  46.            "publisher": {
  47.                "@type": "Organization",
  48.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  49.                "url": "https://290466.mit-edu.top"
  50.            },
  51.            "doi": "363680081505",
  52.            "abstract": "Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective #363680081505 (2025-02-01)",
  53.            "citation": {
  54.                "@type": "CreativeWork",
  55.                "name": "Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective",
  56.                "author": "Dr. Jennifer Lopez",
  57.                "datePublished": "2025-02-01T02:43:01Z",
  58.                "url": "https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735"
  59.            }
  60.        }
  61.    </script>
  62. </head>
  63.  
  64. <body>
  65.    <div class="site-mobile-menu site-navbar-target">
  66.        <div class="site-mobile-menu-header">
  67.            <div class="site-mobile-menu-close">
  68.                <span class="icofont-close js-menu-toggle"></span>
  69.            </div>
  70.        </div>
  71.        <div class="site-mobile-menu-body"></div>
  72.    </div>
  73.    <nav class="site-nav">
  74.        <div class="container">
  75.            <div class="site-navigation">
  76.                <div class="row">
  77.                    <div class="col-md-6 text-center order-1 order-md-2 mb-3 mb-md-0">
  78.                        <a href="https://290466.mit-edu.top" class="logo m-0 text-uppercase">mit-edu.top</a>
  79.                    </div>
  80.                    <div class="col-md-3 order-3 order-md-1">
  81.                    </div>
  82.                </div>
  83.            </div>
  84.        </div>
  85.    </nav>
  86.    <div class="section post-section pt-5">
  87.        <div class="container">
  88.            <div class="row justify-content-center">
  89.                <div class="col-lg-8">
  90.                    <div class="text-center">
  91.                        <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/3.jpg" alt="Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective" title="Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto">
  92.                    </div>
  93.                    <span class="d-block text-center">Jennifer Lopez</span>
  94.                    <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-01</span>
  95.                    <h2 class="heading text-center">Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective</h2>
  96.                    <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Jennifer Lopez for contributing the article "Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective".
  97.                    </p>
  98.                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/15.jpg" alt="Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective" title="Mobile Games as Platforms for Cross-Cultural Exchange: A Sociological Perspective" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload">
  99.                    <p>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>
  100. <p>This paper explores the potential of mobile games to serve as therapeutic tools in the treatment of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. It examines how game mechanics and immersive environments can be used to provide psychological relief, improve emotional regulation, and facilitate cognitive-behavioral therapy. The study discusses challenges in integrating therapeutic design with traditional game elements and offers recommendations for the development of clinically effective mobile health games.</p>
  101. <p>This study investigates the use of gamification techniques in mobile learning applications, focusing on how game-like elements such as scoring, badges, and leaderboards influence user engagement and motivation. It assesses the effectiveness of gamification in enhancing learning outcomes, particularly in educational apps targeting children and young adults. The paper also addresses challenges in designing gamified systems that balance educational value with entertainment.</p>
  102. <p>Gaming addiction is a complex issue that warrants attention and understanding, as some individuals struggle to find a healthy balance between their gaming pursuits and other responsibilities. It's important to promote responsible gaming habits, encourage breaks, and offer support to those who may be experiencing challenges in managing their gaming habits and overall well-being.</p>
  103. <p>This research examines how mobile games facilitate the creation and exploration of digital identities through avatars and personalized in-game experiences. The study investigates the psychological and sociocultural effects of avatar customization, including how players express aspects of their personality, race, gender, and social identity in virtual environments. Drawing on theories of identity formation, social psychology, and media studies, the paper explores how mobile games can influence players' self-concept, self-esteem, and social interactions both within and outside of game worlds. The research also addresses the ethical implications of identity representation in games, particularly with regard to inclusivity and the reinforcement of social stereotypes.</p>
  104.  
  105.                    <p>
  106.                    <a href="/redirect/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">Link</a>
  107.                    </p>
  108.                    <p><a href="https://www.linegames.org/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  109. <a href="https://www.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  110. <a href="https://www.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  111. <a href="https://www.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  112. <a href="https://www.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  113. <a href="https://666119814658-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  114. <a href="https://103147869432-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  115. <a href="https://747685642254-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  116. <a href="https://245701511936-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  117. <a href="https://722666940609-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  118. <a href="https://273509934504-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  119. <a href="https://666850432699-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  120. <a href="https://393463380741-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  121. <a href="https://634184540236-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  122. <a href="https://279549478815-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  123. <a href="https://143228391809-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  124. <a href="https://264387914978-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  125. <a href="https://816708213645-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  126. <a href="https://484564491939-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  127. <a href="https://621018900670-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  128. <a href="https://492757295642-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  129. <a href="https://192285248350-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  130. <a href="https://150217257422-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  131. <a href="https://142717036365-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  132. <a href="https://980725731862-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  133. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?688330655827&amp;url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  134. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?530276765737&amp;url=https://naver530276765737-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  135. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?311497755599&amp;url=https://naver311497755599-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  136. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?654137990917&amp;url=https://naver654137990917-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  137. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?693177808948&amp;url=https://naver693177808948-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  138. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?623272138652&amp;url=https://naver623272138652-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  139. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?341443203620&amp;url=https://naver341443203620-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  140. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?300205077405&amp;url=https://naver300205077405-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  141. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?728584718963&amp;url=https://naver728584718963-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  142. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?383745776807&amp;url=https://naver383745776807-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  143. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?304145617576&amp;url=https://naver304145617576-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  144. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?058844182556&amp;url=https://naver058844182556-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  145. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?134814545069&amp;url=https://naver134814545069-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  146. <a href="https://blog-631398993788.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  147. <a href="https://blog-207462175667.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  148. <a href="https://blog-122628691721.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  149. <a href="https://blog-620908829575.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  150. <a href="https://blog-892359161334.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  151. <a href="https://blog-193376439529.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  152. <a href="https://blog-412360849184.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  153. <a href="https://blog-091224634971.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  154. <a href="https://blog-524477418754.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  155. <a href="https://blog-748757266388.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  156. <a href="https://research-852240302850.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  157. <a href="https://research-501377851727.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  158. <a href="https://research-443082977202.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  159. <a href="https://research-242428478616.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  160. <a href="https://research-491573318627.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  161. <a href="https://research-924744978211.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  162. <a href="https://research-169930570737-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  163. <a href="https://research-069931634108-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  164. <a href="https://research-605527634537-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9240168735" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  165. </p>
  166.                    <div class="row mt-5 pt-5 border-top">
  167.                    </div>
  168.                </div>
  169.            </div>
  170.        </div>
  171.    </div>
  172.    <div class="section pb-0">
  173.        <div class="container">
  174.            <div class="row">
  175.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  176.                    <h2 class="heading">Related</h2>
  177.                </div>
  178.            </div>
  179.            <div class="row justify-content-center">
  180.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  181.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  182.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  183.                            <a href="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/2543670198">
  184.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/15.jpg" alt="Self-Learning NPCs: Challenges and Opportunities in Dynamic Role Adaptation" title="Self-Learning NPCs: Challenges and Opportunities in Dynamic Role Adaptation" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  185.                            </a>
  186.                        </div>
  187.                        <div class="content">
  188.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  189.                                <a href="https://blog-2543670198.mit-edu.top/post/2543670198/" target="_blank">
  190.                                <span class="date">2025-02-01</span>
  191.                                </a>
  192.                            </div>
  193.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/2543670198">Self-Learning NPCs: Challenges and Opportunities in Dynamic Role Adaptation</a></h2>
  194.                            <p class="info">Mobile gaming has democratized access to gaming experiences, empowering billions of smartphone users to dive into a vast array of games ranging from casual puzzles to graphically intensive adventures. The portability and convenience of mobile devices have transformed downtime into playtime, allowing gamers to indulge their passion anytime, anywhere, with a tap of their fingertips.</p>
  195.                            <a href="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/2543670198" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  196.                                <div class="author-pic">
  197.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/3.jpg" alt="Self-Learning NPCs: Challenges and Opportunities in Dynamic Role Adaptation" title="Self-Learning NPCs: Challenges and Opportunities in Dynamic Role Adaptation" class="lazyload">
  198.                                </div>
  199.                                <div class="text">
  200.                                    <strong>Pamela Kelly</strong>
  201.                                    <span>2025-02-01 published post</span>
  202.                                </div>
  203.                            </a>
  204.                        </div>
  205.                    </div>
  206.                </div>
  207.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  208.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  209.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  210.                            <a href="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9104628375">
  211.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/17.jpg" alt="Energy-Aware AI Models for Mobile Game Applications" title="Energy-Aware AI Models for Mobile Game Applications" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  212.                            </a>
  213.                        </div>
  214.                        <div class="content">
  215.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  216.                                <a href="https://blog-9104628375.mit-edu.top/post/9104628375/" target="_blank">
  217.                                <span class="date">2025-02-01</span>
  218.                                </a>
  219.                            </div>
  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9104628375">Energy-Aware AI Models for Mobile Game Applications</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This research explores the intersection of mobile gaming and behavioral economics, focusing on how in-game purchases influence player decision-making. The study analyzes common behavioral biases, such as the “anchoring effect” and “loss aversion,” that developers exploit to encourage spending. It provides insights into how these economic principles affect the design of monetization strategies and the ethical considerations involved in manipulating player behavior.</p>
  222.                            <a href="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/9104628375" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  223.                                <div class="author-pic">
  224.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/13.jpg" alt="Energy-Aware AI Models for Mobile Game Applications" title="Energy-Aware AI Models for Mobile Game Applications" class="lazyload">
  225.                                </div>
  226.                                <div class="text">
  227.                                    <strong>Patricia Brown</strong>
  228.                                    <span>2025-02-01 published post</span>
  229.                                </div>
  230.                            </a>
  231.                        </div>
  232.                    </div>
  233.                </div>
  234.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  235.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  236.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  237.                            <a href="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/8270169345">
  238.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/13.jpg" alt="Energy-Efficient AI Architectures for Computationally Intensive Mobile Games" title="Energy-Efficient AI Architectures for Computationally Intensive Mobile Games" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  239.                            </a>
  240.                        </div>
  241.                        <div class="content">
  242.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  243.                                <a href="https://blog-8270169345.mit-edu.top/post/8270169345/" target="_blank">
  244.                                <span class="date">2025-02-01</span>
  245.                                </a>
  246.                            </div>
  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/8270169345">Energy-Efficient AI Architectures for Computationally Intensive Mobile Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This meta-analysis synthesizes existing psychometric studies to assess the impact of mobile gaming on cognitive and emotional intelligence. The research systematically reviews empirical evidence regarding the effects of mobile gaming on cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, as well as emotional intelligence competencies, such as empathy, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills. By applying meta-analytic techniques, the study provides robust insights into the cognitive and emotional benefits and drawbacks of mobile gaming, with a particular focus on game genre, duration of gameplay, and individual differences in player characteristics.</p>
  249.                            <a href="https://290466.mit-edu.top/post/8270169345" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  250.                                <div class="author-pic">
  251.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/4.jpg" alt="Energy-Efficient AI Architectures for Computationally Intensive Mobile Games" title="Energy-Efficient AI Architectures for Computationally Intensive Mobile Games" class="lazyload">
  252.                                </div>
  253.                                <div class="text">
  254.                                    <strong>Maria Anderson</strong>
  255.                                    <span>2025-02-01 published post</span>
  256.                                </div>
  257.                            </a>
  258.                        </div>
  259.                    </div>
  260.                </div>
  261.            </div>
  262.        </div>
  263.    </div>
  264.    <div class="py-5 bg-light mx-md-3 sec-subscribe">
  265.        <div class="container">
  266.            <div class="row">
  267.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  268.                    <h2 class="h4 fw-bold">Subscribe to newsletter</h2>
  269.                </div>
  270.            </div>
  271.            <form class="row">
  272.                <div class="col-md-8">
  273.                    <div class="mb-3 mb-md-0">
  274.                        <input type="email" class="form-control" placeholder="Enter your email">
  275.                    </div>
  276.                </div>
  277.                <div class="col-md-4 d-grid">
  278.                    <input type="submit" class="btn btn-primary" value="Subscribe">
  279.                </div>
  280.            </form>
  281.        </div>
  282.    </div>
  283.    <div class="site-footer">
  284.        <div class="container">
  285.            <div class="row justify-content-center copyright">
  286.                <div class="col-lg-7 text-center">
  287.                    <div class="widget">
  288.                        <p>Copyright &copy;
  289.                            <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> All rights reserved.
  290.                        </p>
  291. <p>
  292.    < Top VPS Hosting Choice ><br>
  293.    <a href="https://evolution-host.com?ref=DQgZ6P" target="_blank">
  294.        <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/evolution-host.png" alt="Evolution Host" title="Evolution Host" class="evhost lazyload">
  295.    </a>
  296. </p>
  297.                    </div>
  298.                </div>
  299.            </div>
  300.        </div>
  301.    </div>
  302. </body>
  303.  
  304. </html>
Copyright © 2002-9 Sam Ruby, Mark Pilgrim, Joseph Walton, and Phil Ringnalda