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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-663520031584.mit-edu.top/post/9157203846">Cultural Representation in Mobile Games: Challenges and Opportunities</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research explores how storytelling elements in mobile games influence player engagement and emotional investment. It examines the psychological mechanisms that make narrative-driven games compelling, focusing on immersion, empathy, and character development. The study also assesses how mobile game developers can use narrative structures to enhance long-term player retention and satisfaction.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Stephen Hamilton</strong>
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