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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-577042957047.mit-edu.top/post/9630254718">The Impact of 5G on Mobile Game Performance and User Experience</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">Gaming culture has evolved into a vibrant and interconnected community where players from diverse backgrounds and cultures converge. They share strategies, forge lasting alliances, and engage in friendly competition, turning virtual friendships into real-world connections that span continents. Beyond gaming itself, this global community often rallies around charitable causes, organizing fundraising events, and using their collective influence for social good, showcasing the positive impact of gaming on society.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-577042957047.mit-edu.top/post/9041576382">Gamification of Daily Routines: Insights from Habit-Forming Mobile Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research explores the relationship between mobile gaming habits and academic performance among students. It examines both positive aspects, such as improved cognitive skills, and negative aspects, such as decreased study time and attention.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Alexander Ward</strong>
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