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://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483

  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>Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms #811298180157 (2025-02-03)</title>
  9.    <link rel="canonical" href="https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483">
  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="Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms" />
  17.    <meta property="og:description" content="Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms #811298180157 (2025-02-03)" />
  18.    <meta property="og:url" content="https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" />
  19.    <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" />
  20.    <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/16.jpg" />
  21.    <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-03T14:38:31Z" />
  22.    <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Kevin Stewart" />
  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": "Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms #811298180157 (2025-02-03)",
  30.            "author": {
  31.                "@type": "Person",
  32.                "name": "Dr. Kevin Stewart",
  33.                "affiliation": {
  34.                    "@type": "Organization",
  35.                    "name": "mit-edu.top"
  36.                },
  37.                "url": "https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483"
  38.            },
  39.            "datePublished": "2025-02-03T14:38:31Z",
  40.            "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/16.jpg",
  41.            "journal": {
  42.                "@type": "Periodical",
  43.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  44.                "issn": "10.1069/811298180157"
  45.            },
  46.            "publisher": {
  47.                "@type": "Organization",
  48.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  49.                "url": "https://654174.mit-edu.top"
  50.            },
  51.            "doi": "811298180157",
  52.            "abstract": "Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms #811298180157 (2025-02-03)",
  53.            "citation": {
  54.                "@type": "CreativeWork",
  55.                "name": "Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms",
  56.                "author": "Dr. Kevin Stewart",
  57.                "datePublished": "2025-02-03T14:38:31Z",
  58.                "url": "https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483"
  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://654174.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/18.jpg" alt="Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms" title="Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto">
  92.                    </div>
  93.                    <span class="d-block text-center">Kevin Stewart</span>
  94.                    <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-03</span>
  95.                    <h2 class="heading text-center">Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms</h2>
  96.                    <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Kevin Stewart for contributing the article "Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms".
  97.                    </p>
  98.                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/16.jpg" alt="Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms" title="Game Economy Stabilization Through Decentralized Market Mechanisms" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload">
  99.                    <p>This paper investigates the ethical implications of digital addiction in mobile games, specifically focusing on the role of game design in preventing compulsive play and overuse. The research explores how game mechanics such as reward systems, social comparison, and time-limited events may contribute to addictive behavior, particularly in vulnerable populations. Drawing on behavioral addiction theories, the study examines how developers can design games that are both engaging and ethical by avoiding exploitative practices while promoting healthy gaming habits. The paper also discusses strategies for mitigating the negative impacts of digital addiction, such as incorporating breaks, time limits, and player welfare features, to reduce the risk of game-related compulsive behavior.</p>
  100. <p>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>
  101. <p>This study investigates the economic systems within mobile games, focusing on the development of virtual economies, marketplaces, and the integration of real-world currencies in digital spaces. The research explores how mobile games have created virtual goods markets, where players can buy, sell, and trade in-game assets for real money. By applying economic theories related to virtual currencies, supply and demand, and market regulation, the paper analyzes the implications of these digital economies for the gaming industry and broader digital commerce. The study also addresses the ethical considerations of monetization models, such as microtransactions, loot boxes, and the implications for player welfare.</p>
  102. <p>This research evaluates the environmental sustainability of the mobile gaming industry, focusing on the environmental footprint of game development, distribution, and consumption. The study examines energy consumption patterns, electronic waste generation, and resource use across the mobile gaming lifecycle, offering a comprehensive assessment of the industry's impact on global sustainability. It also explores innovative approaches to mitigate these effects, such as green game design principles, eco-friendly server technologies, and sustainable mobile device manufacturing practices.</p>
  103. <p>This research examines the convergence of mobile gaming and virtual reality (VR) technologies, focusing on how the integration of VR into mobile games can create immersive, interactive experiences for players. The study explores the technical challenges of VR gaming on mobile devices, including hardware limitations, motion tracking, and user comfort, as well as the design principles that enable seamless interaction between virtual environments and physical spaces. The paper investigates the cognitive and emotional effects of VR gaming, particularly in relation to presence, immersion, and player agency. It also addresses the potential for VR to revolutionize mobile gaming experiences, creating new opportunities for storytelling, social interaction, and entertainment.</p>
  104.  
  105.                    <p>
  106.                    <a href="/redirect/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" 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://505280685414-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  114. <a href="https://966975390043-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  115. <a href="https://213090750279-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  116. <a href="https://337889286974-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  117. <a href="https://514618040340-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  118. <a href="https://315442476154-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  119. <a href="https://183770232694-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  120. <a href="https://598533674128-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  121. <a href="https://466081590877-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  122. <a href="https://990250600563-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  123. <a href="https://820243189797-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  124. <a href="https://947934723849-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  125. <a href="https://810866249273-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  126. <a href="https://582561256959-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  127. <a href="https://422706797784-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  128. <a href="https://408435894040-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  129. <a href="https://276871814094-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  130. <a href="https://764532982725-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  131. <a href="https://304709836514-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  132. <a href="https://695105571925-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  133. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?213496026407&amp;url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  134. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?491042412023&amp;url=https://naver491042412023-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  135. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?580782204643&amp;url=https://naver580782204643-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  136. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?356096846941&amp;url=https://naver356096846941-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  137. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?292505854832&amp;url=https://naver292505854832-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  138. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?163538963563&amp;url=https://naver163538963563-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  139. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?247841061311&amp;url=https://naver247841061311-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  140. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?897381597850&amp;url=https://naver897381597850-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  141. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?647904228013&amp;url=https://naver647904228013-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  142. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?119340530368&amp;url=https://naver119340530368-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  143. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?428114288989&amp;url=https://naver428114288989-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  144. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?312213535460&amp;url=https://naver312213535460-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  145. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?514540483204&amp;url=https://naver514540483204-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  146. <a href="https://blog-623511452673.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  147. <a href="https://blog-036673635089.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  148. <a href="https://blog-138559921283.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  149. <a href="https://blog-439606019777.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  150. <a href="https://blog-040549562318.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  151. <a href="https://blog-311540883854.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  152. <a href="https://blog-455423237382.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  153. <a href="https://blog-238570401566.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  154. <a href="https://blog-644030476028.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  155. <a href="https://blog-342070204162.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  156. <a href="https://research-103369924427.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  157. <a href="https://research-475077912110.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  158. <a href="https://research-241767987214.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  159. <a href="https://research-117659307804.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  160. <a href="https://research-606927942028.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  161. <a href="https://research-817548059725.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  162. <a href="https://research-755446906509-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  163. <a href="https://research-393605587241-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  164. <a href="https://research-047029695149-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/2160579483" 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://654174.mit-edu.top/post/8256470391">
  184.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/16.jpg" alt="Gender Representation Trends in Mobile Game Design: A Quantitative Analysis" title="Gender Representation Trends in Mobile Game Design: A Quantitative Analysis" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  185.                            </a>
  186.                        </div>
  187.                        <div class="content">
  188.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  189.                                <a href="https://blog-8256470391.mit-edu.top/post/8256470391/" target="_blank">
  190.                                <span class="date">2025-02-03</span>
  191.                                </a>
  192.                            </div>
  193.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/8256470391">Gender Representation Trends in Mobile Game Design: A Quantitative Analysis</a></h2>
  194.                            <p class="info">This study examines the impact of cognitive load on player performance and enjoyment in mobile games, particularly those with complex gameplay mechanics. The research investigates how different levels of complexity, such as multitasking, resource management, and strategic decision-making, influence players' cognitive processes and emotional responses. Drawing on cognitive load theory and flow theory, the paper explores how game designers can optimize the balance between challenge and skill to enhance player engagement and enjoyment. The study also evaluates how players' cognitive load varies with game genre, such as puzzle games, action games, and role-playing games, providing recommendations for designing games that promote optimal cognitive engagement.</p>
  195.                            <a href="https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/8256470391" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  196.                                <div class="author-pic">
  197.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/18.jpg" alt="Gender Representation Trends in Mobile Game Design: A Quantitative Analysis" title="Gender Representation Trends in Mobile Game Design: A Quantitative Analysis" class="lazyload">
  198.                                </div>
  199.                                <div class="text">
  200.                                    <strong>Katherine Foster</strong>
  201.                                    <span>2025-02-03 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://654174.mit-edu.top/post/8906523714">
  211.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/16.jpg" alt="User-Centered Design in Mobile Games: Balancing Fun and Accessibility" title="User-Centered Design in Mobile Games: Balancing Fun and Accessibility" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  212.                            </a>
  213.                        </div>
  214.                        <div class="content">
  215.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  216.                                <a href="https://blog-8906523714.mit-edu.top/post/8906523714/" target="_blank">
  217.                                <span class="date">2025-02-03</span>
  218.                                </a>
  219.                            </div>
  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/8906523714">User-Centered Design in Mobile Games: Balancing Fun and Accessibility</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This research explores the potential of augmented reality (AR)-powered mobile games for enhancing educational experiences. The study examines how AR technology can be integrated into mobile games to provide immersive learning environments where players interact with both virtual and physical elements in real-time. Drawing on educational theories and gamification principles, the paper explores how AR mobile games can be used to teach complex concepts, such as science, history, and mathematics, through interactive simulations and hands-on learning. The research also evaluates the effectiveness of AR mobile games in fostering engagement, retention, and critical thinking in educational contexts, offering recommendations for future development.</p>
  222.                            <a href="https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/8906523714" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  223.                                <div class="author-pic">
  224.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/5.jpg" alt="User-Centered Design in Mobile Games: Balancing Fun and Accessibility" title="User-Centered Design in Mobile Games: Balancing Fun and Accessibility" class="lazyload">
  225.                                </div>
  226.                                <div class="text">
  227.                                    <strong>Doris Patterson</strong>
  228.                                    <span>2025-02-03 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://654174.mit-edu.top/post/4375029618">
  238.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/19.jpg" alt="An Adaptive Framework for Balancing Multiplayer Game Systems" title="An Adaptive Framework for Balancing Multiplayer Game Systems" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  239.                            </a>
  240.                        </div>
  241.                        <div class="content">
  242.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  243.                                <a href="https://blog-4375029618.mit-edu.top/post/4375029618/" target="_blank">
  244.                                <span class="date">2025-02-03</span>
  245.                                </a>
  246.                            </div>
  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/4375029618">An Adaptive Framework for Balancing Multiplayer Game Systems</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research explores the relationship between mobile gaming habits and academic performance among students. It examines both positive aspects, such as improved cognitive skills, and negative aspects, such as decreased study time and attention.</p>
  249.                            <a href="https://654174.mit-edu.top/post/4375029618" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  250.                                <div class="author-pic">
  251.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/18.jpg" alt="An Adaptive Framework for Balancing Multiplayer Game Systems" title="An Adaptive Framework for Balancing Multiplayer Game Systems" class="lazyload">
  252.                                </div>
  253.                                <div class="text">
  254.                                    <strong>William Rodriguez</strong>
  255.                                    <span>2025-02-03 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