<!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>Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending #180836229370 (2025-02-08)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-617269275033.mit-edu.top/post/2936475801"> <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="Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending #180836229370 (2025-02-08)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-617269275033.mit-edu.top/post/2936475801" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/11.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-07T19:54:57Z" /> <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": "Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending #180836229370 (2025-02-08)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Margaret Allen", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-617269275033.mit-edu.top/post/2936475801" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-07T19:54:57Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/11.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/180836229370" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-617269275033.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "180836229370", "abstract": "Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending #180836229370 (2025-02-08)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending", "author": "Dr. Margaret Allen", "datePublished": "2025-02-07T19:54:57Z", "url": "https://blog-617269275033.mit-edu.top/post/2936475801" } } </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-617269275033.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/1.jpg" alt="Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending" title="Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending" 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">2025-02-08</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Margaret Allen for contributing the article "Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/11.jpg" alt="Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending" title="Player Modeling in Mobile Games: Predicting Retention and Spending" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>This research applies behavioral economics theories to the analysis of in-game purchasing behavior in mobile games, exploring how psychological factors such as loss aversion, framing effects, and the endowment effect influence players' spending decisions. The study investigates the role of game design in encouraging or discouraging spending behavior, particularly within free-to-play models that rely on microtransactions. The paper examines how developers use pricing strategies, scarcity mechanisms, and rewards to motivate players to make purchases, and how these strategies impact player satisfaction, long-term retention, and overall game profitability. The research also considers the ethical concerns associated with in-game purchases, particularly in relation to vulnerable players.</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. The freedom to make choices, shape the narrative, and explore vast, richly detailed worlds sparks the imagination and fosters a deep emotional connection with the virtual realms they inhabit.</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>Mobile gaming has democratized access to gaming experiences, empowering billions of smartphone users to dive into a vast array of games ranging from casual puzzles to graphically intensive adventures. The portability and convenience of mobile devices have transformed downtime into playtime, allowing gamers to indulge their passion anytime, anywhere, with a tap of their fingertips.</p><p>This study investigates the environmental impact of mobile game development, focusing on energy consumption, resource usage, and sustainability practices within the mobile gaming industry. The research examines the ecological footprint of mobile games, including the energy demands of game servers, device usage, and the carbon footprint of game downloads and updates. Drawing on sustainability studies and environmental science, the paper evaluates the role of game developers in mitigating environmental harm through energy-efficient coding, sustainable development practices, and eco-friendly server infrastructure. The research also explores the potential for mobile games to raise environmental awareness among players and promote sustainable behaviors through in-game content and narratives.</p> <p> <a href="/redirect/?url=https://blog-617269275033.mit-edu.top/post/2936475801" target="_blank" class="custom-link">Link</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.linegames.org/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://851215100591-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://787801106850-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a 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