<!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>Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention #350565223521 (2025-02-07)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-326866148694.mit-edu.top/post/9245608173"> <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="Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention #350565223521 (2025-02-07)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-326866148694.mit-edu.top/post/9245608173" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/14.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-07T07:06:20Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Margaret Allen" /> <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": "Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention #350565223521 (2025-02-07)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Margaret Allen", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-326866148694.mit-edu.top/post/9245608173" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-07T07:06:20Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/14.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/350565223521" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-326866148694.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "350565223521", "abstract": "Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention #350565223521 (2025-02-07)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention", "author": "Dr. Margaret Allen", "datePublished": "2025-02-07T07:06:20Z", "url": "https://blog-326866148694.mit-edu.top/post/9245608173" } } </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-326866148694.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/20.jpg" alt="Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention" title="Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Margaret Allen</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-07</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Margaret Allen for contributing the article "Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/14.jpg" alt="Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention" title="Longitudinal Effects of In-Game Social Bonds on Player Retention" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>This paper examines the rise of cross-platform mobile gaming, where players can access the same game on multiple devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs. It analyzes the technologies that enable seamless cross-platform play, including cloud synchronization and platform-agnostic development tools. The research also evaluates how cross-platform compatibility enhances user experience, providing greater flexibility and reducing barriers to entry for players.</p><p>This research explores the intersection of mobile gaming and digital citizenship, with a focus on the ethical, social, and political implications of gaming in the digital age. Drawing on sociotechnical theory, the study examines how mobile games contribute to the development of civic behaviors, digital literacy, and ethical engagement in online communities. It also explores the role of mobile games in shaping identity, social responsibility, and participatory culture. 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Drawing on Marxist economic theory and critical media studies, the paper critiques the economic models that drive the mobile gaming industry and offers a critical analysis of the ethical, social, and political implications of the industry's global production networks.</p><p>This paper explores the role of mobile games in advancing the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) by simulating aspects of human cognition, such as decision-making, problem-solving, and emotional response. The study investigates how mobile games can serve as testbeds for AGI research, offering a controlled environment in which AI systems can interact with human players and adapt to dynamic, unpredictable scenarios. By integrating cognitive science, AI theory, and game design principles, the research explores how mobile games might contribute to the creation of AGI systems that exhibit human-like intelligence across a wide range of tasks. The study also addresses the ethical concerns of AI in gaming, such as fairness, transparency, and accountability.</p><p>This study examines the ethical implications of loot boxes in mobile games, with a particular focus on their psychological impact and potential to foster gambling behavior. It provides a legal analysis of how various jurisdictions have approached the regulation of loot boxes and explores the implications of their inclusion in games targeted at minors. 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