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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://544738.mit-edu.top/post/4013592687">Modeling Long-Term Engagement in Mobile Games: Insights from Survival Analysis</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This study examines how engaging with mobile games affects attention span and cognitive control processes. It investigates both the potential benefits, such as improved focus, and the risks, such as attention deficits.This paper analyzes the development and diversification of mobile game genres over time, highlighting key trends and innovative game mechanics. It discusses how these changes reflect technological advancements and shifting player preferences.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://544738.mit-edu.top/post/9275183064">Predictive Models for Revenue Optimization in Freemium Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research examines the convergence of mobile gaming and virtual reality (VR), with a focus on how VR technologies are integrated into mobile game design to enhance immersion and interactivity. The study investigates the challenges and opportunities presented by VR in mobile gaming, including hardware limitations, motion sickness, and the development of intuitive user interfaces. By exploring both theoretical frameworks of immersion and empirical case studies, the paper analyzes how VR in mobile games can facilitate new forms of player interaction, narrative exploration, and experiential storytelling, while also considering the potential psychological impacts of long-term VR engagement.</p>
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