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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-139375035824.mit-edu.top/post/9613057248">Gamification of Daily Routines: Insights from Habit-Forming Mobile Games</a></h2>
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  248.                            <p class="info">This research investigates the environmental footprint of mobile gaming, including energy consumption, electronic waste, and resource usage. It proposes sustainable practices for game development and consumption.This study examines how mobile gaming serves as a platform for social interaction, allowing players to form and maintain relationships. It explores the dynamics of online communities and the social benefits of gaming.</p>
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