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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://909963.mit-edu.top/post/3620189745">Mobile Games as Cultural Artifacts: Preserving History Through Gameplay</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">The social fabric of gaming is woven through online multiplayer experiences, where players collaborate, compete, and form lasting friendships in virtual realms. Whether teaming up in cooperative missions or facing off in intense PvP battles, the camaraderie and sense of community fostered by online gaming platforms transcend geographical distances, creating bonds that extend beyond the digital domain.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://909963.mit-edu.top/post/6345908271">Automated Testing Frameworks for Large-Scale Mobile Game Deployments</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research explores how mobile games contribute to the development of digital literacy skills among young players. It looks at how games can teach skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and technology literacy, and how these skills transfer to real-world applications. The study also considers the potential risks associated with mobile gaming, including exposure to online predators and the spread of misinformation, and suggests strategies for promoting safe and effective gaming.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Ryan Morgan</strong>
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