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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-586048986015.mit-edu.top/post/1975840632">Game Design in the Era of 6G: Challenges and Innovations</a></h2>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-586048986015.mit-edu.top/post/6482590317">The Impact of Dynamic Goal Setting on Player Persistence in Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This paper explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in personalizing in-game experiences in mobile games, particularly through adaptive gameplay systems that adjust to player preferences, skill levels, and behaviors. The research investigates how AI-driven systems can monitor player actions in real-time, analyze patterns, and dynamically modify game elements, such as difficulty, story progression, and rewards, to maintain player engagement. Drawing on concepts from machine learning, reinforcement learning, and user experience design, the study evaluates the effectiveness of AI in creating personalized gameplay that enhances user satisfaction, retention, and long-term commitment to games. The paper also addresses the challenges of ensuring fairness and avoiding algorithmic bias in AI-based game design.</p>
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