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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-006700671467.mit-edu.top/post/9837061254">Privacy by Design in User-Centric AR Mobile Games</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">Virtual reality gaming has unlocked a new dimension of immersion, transporting players into fantastical realms where they can interact with virtual environments and characters in ways previously unimaginable. The sensory richness of VR experiences, coupled with intuitive motion controls, has redefined how players engage with games, blurring the boundaries between the digital realm and the physical world.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-006700671467.mit-edu.top/post/0196743852">Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning for Complex Task Decomposition in Mobile Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <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>
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  254.                                    <strong>Linda Miller</strong>
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