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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://346917.mit-edu.top/post/5803279641">The Role of Language in Enhancing Accessibility in Mobile Games</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This paper investigates the ethical concerns surrounding mobile game addiction and its potential societal consequences. It examines the role of game design features, such as reward loops, monetization practices, and social competition, in fostering addictive behaviors among players. The research analyzes current regulatory frameworks across different countries and proposes policy recommendations aimed at mitigating the negative effects of mobile game addiction, with an emphasis on industry self-regulation, consumer protection, and the promotion of healthy gaming habits.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://346917.mit-edu.top/post/1942653708">Ethical Considerations in Depicting Sensitive Cultural Narratives in Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This study analyzes the growth of mobile game streaming services and their impact on the mobile gaming market. It explores how cloud gaming platforms, such as Google Stadia and Microsoft’s Project xCloud, allow players to access high-quality games on low-powered devices. The paper evaluates the technical challenges of latency, bandwidth, and device compatibility, as well as the potential of mobile game streaming to democratize access to games globally.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Barbara Garcia</strong>
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