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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-173729541612.mit-edu.top/post/0518364279">Generative AI for Dynamic Level Design in Open-Ended Puzzle Games</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This paper examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the design of mobile games, focusing on how AI enables adaptive game mechanics that adjust to a player’s behavior. The research explores how machine learning algorithms personalize game difficulty, enhance NPC interactions, and create procedurally generated content. It also addresses challenges in ensuring that AI-driven systems maintain fairness and avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-173729541612.mit-edu.top/post/1245980673">Low-Latency Input Technologies for Competitive Mobile Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">The symphony of gaming unfolds in a crescendo of controller clicks, keyboard clacks, and the occasional victorious shout that pierces through the virtual silence, marking triumphs and milestones in the digital realm. Every input, every action taken by players contributes to the immersive experience of gaming, creating a symphony of sights, sounds, and emotions that transport them to fantastical realms and engaging adventures. Whether exploring serene landscapes, engaging in intense combat, or unraveling compelling narratives, the interactive nature of gaming fosters a deep sense of engagement and immersion, making each gaming session a memorable journey.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Linda Miller</strong>
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