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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-7312589406.mit-edu.top/post/6895207314">Leveraging Game Mechanics for Social Good: A Case Study of Educational Mobile Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">The debate surrounding the potential impact of violent video games on behavior continues to spark discussions and research within the gaming community and beyond. While some studies suggest a correlation between exposure to violent content and aggressive tendencies, the nuanced relationship between media consumption, psychological factors, and real-world behavior remains a topic of ongoing study and debate.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Ann Gonzales</strong>
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