<!doctype html><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="applicable-device" content="pc,mobile"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <title>Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games #893362328217 (2025-02-05)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-246677038325.mit-edu.top/post/4526379180"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;700&display=swap"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/css/style.css"> <script src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/js/lazysizes.min.js" async></script> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico"> <!-- Open Graph Metadata --> <meta property="og:type" content="article" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games #893362328217 (2025-02-05)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-246677038325.mit-edu.top/post/4526379180" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/2.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-05T12:04:34Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Judith Mitchell" /> <meta property="og:article:section" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:article:tag" content="Games, Mobile Games, Video Games" /> <!-- Schema.org --> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ScholarlyArticle", "headline": "Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games #893362328217 (2025-02-05)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Judith Mitchell", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-246677038325.mit-edu.top/post/4526379180" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-05T12:04:34Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/2.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/893362328217" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-246677038325.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "893362328217", "abstract": "Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games #893362328217 (2025-02-05)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games", "author": "Dr. Judith Mitchell", "datePublished": "2025-02-05T12:04:34Z", "url": "https://blog-246677038325.mit-edu.top/post/4526379180" } } </script></head> <body> <div class="site-mobile-menu site-navbar-target"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-header"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-close"> <span class="icofont-close js-menu-toggle"></span> </div> </div> <div class="site-mobile-menu-body"></div> </div> <nav class="site-nav"> <div class="container"> <div class="site-navigation"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 text-center order-1 order-md-2 mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://blog-246677038325.mit-edu.top" class="logo m-0 text-uppercase">mit-edu.top</a> </div> <div class="col-md-3 order-3 order-md-1"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </nav> <div class="section post-section pt-5"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="text-center"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/2.jpg" alt="Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games" title="Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Judith Mitchell</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-05</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Judith Mitchell for contributing the article "Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/2.jpg" alt="Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games" title="Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>This study applies social network analysis (SNA) to investigate the role of social influence and network dynamics in mobile gaming communities. It examines how social relationships, information flow, and peer-to-peer interactions within these communities shape player behavior, preferences, and engagement patterns. The research builds upon social learning theory and network theory to model the spread of gaming behaviors, including game adoption, in-game purchases, and the sharing of strategies and achievements. The study also explores how mobile games leverage social influence mechanisms, such as multiplayer collaboration and social rewards, to enhance player retention and lifetime value.</p><p>This study presents a multidimensional framework for understanding the diverse motivations that drive player engagement across different mobile game genres. By drawing on Self-Determination Theory (SDT), the research examines how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors—such as achievement, autonomy, social interaction, and competition—affect player behavior and satisfaction. The paper explores how various game genres (e.g., casual, role-playing, and strategy games) tailor their game mechanics to cater to different motivational drivers. It also evaluates how player motivation impacts retention, in-game purchases, and long-term player loyalty, offering a deeper understanding of game design principles and their role in shaping player experiences.</p><p>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><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><p>The siren song of RPGs beckons with its immersive narratives, drawing players into worlds so vividly crafted that the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, leaving gamers spellbound in their pixelated destinies. From epic tales of heroism and adventure to nuanced character-driven dramas, RPGs offer a storytelling experience unlike any other, allowing players to become the protagonists of their own epic sagas. 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