<!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>Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review #684261034954 (2025-02-06)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-728323441470.mit-edu.top/post/3259867104"> <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="Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review #684261034954 (2025-02-06)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-728323441470.mit-edu.top/post/3259867104" /> <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="2025-02-05T23:50:31Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Lisa Walker" /> <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": "Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review #684261034954 (2025-02-06)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Lisa Walker", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-728323441470.mit-edu.top/post/3259867104" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-05T23:50:31Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/14.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/684261034954" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-728323441470.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "684261034954", "abstract": "Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review #684261034954 (2025-02-06)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review", "author": "Dr. Lisa Walker", "datePublished": "2025-02-05T23:50:31Z", "url": "https://blog-728323441470.mit-edu.top/post/3259867104" } } </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-728323441470.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/12.jpg" alt="Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review" title="Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Lisa Walker</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-06</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Lisa Walker for contributing the article "Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/14.jpg" alt="Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review" title="Serious Games for Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review" 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 conducts a comparative analysis of privacy policies and player awareness in mobile gaming apps, focusing on how game developers handle personal data, user consent, and data security. The study examines the transparency and comprehensiveness of privacy policies in popular mobile games, identifying common practices and discrepancies in data collection, storage, and sharing. Drawing on legal and ethical frameworks for data privacy, the paper investigates the implications of privacy violations for player trust, brand reputation, and regulatory compliance. The research also explores the role of player awareness in influencing privacy-related behaviors, offering recommendations for developers to improve transparency and empower players to make informed decisions regarding their data.</p><p>This research investigates the ethical and psychological implications of microtransaction systems in mobile games, particularly in free-to-play models. The study examines how microtransactions, which allow players to purchase in-game items, cosmetics, or advantages, influence player behavior, spending habits, and overall satisfaction. Drawing on ethical theory and psychological models of consumer decision-making, the paper explores how microtransactions contribute to the phenomenon of “pay-to-win,” exploitation of vulnerable players, and player frustration. The research also evaluates the psychological impact of loot boxes, virtual currency, and in-app purchases, offering recommendations for ethical monetization practices that prioritize player well-being without compromising developer profitability.</p><p>This study examines the psychological effects of mobile game addiction, including its impact on mental health, social relationships, and academic performance. It also explores societal perceptions of gaming addiction and discusses potential interventions and preventive measures.</p><p>This paper applies systems thinking to the design and analysis of mobile games, focusing on how game ecosystems evolve and function within the broader network of players, developers, and platforms. The study examines the interdependence of game mechanics, player interactions, and market dynamics in the creation of digital ecosystems within mobile games. By analyzing the emergent properties of these ecosystems, such as in-game economies, social hierarchies, and community-driven content, the paper highlights the role of mobile games in shaping complex digital networks. 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