It looks like this is a web page, not a feed. I looked for a feed associated with this page, but couldn't find one. Please enter the address of your feed to validate.

Source: https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396

  1. <!doctype html>
  2. <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#">
  3.  
  4.  <head>
  5.    <meta charset="utf-8">
  6.    <meta name="applicable-device" content="pc,mobile">
  7.    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  8.    <title>Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments #738574062988 (2025-02-08)</title>
  9.    <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396">
  10.    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;700&display=swap">
  11.    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/css/style.css">
  12.    <script src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/js/lazysizes.min.js" async></script>
  13.    <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico">
  14.    <!-- Open Graph Metadata -->
  15.    <meta property="og:type" content="article" />
  16.    <meta property="og:title" content="Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments" />
  17.    <meta property="og:description" content="Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments #738574062988 (2025-02-08)" />
  18.    <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" />
  19.    <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" />
  20.    <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/10.jpg" />
  21.    <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-07T20:43:52Z" />
  22.    <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Brandon Barnes" />
  23.    <meta property="og:article:section" content="mit-edu.top" />
  24.    <meta property="og:article:tag" content="Games, Mobile Games, Video Games" />
  25.    <!-- Schema.org -->
  26.    <script type="application/ld+json">{
  27.            "@context": "https://schema.org",
  28.            "@type": "ScholarlyArticle",
  29.            "headline": "Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments #738574062988 (2025-02-08)",
  30.            "author": {
  31.                "@type": "Person",
  32.                "name": "Dr. Brandon Barnes",
  33.                "affiliation": {
  34.                    "@type": "Organization",
  35.                    "name": "mit-edu.top"
  36.                },
  37.                "url": "https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396"
  38.            },
  39.            "datePublished": "2025-02-07T20:43:52Z",
  40.            "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/10.jpg",
  41.            "journal": {
  42.                "@type": "Periodical",
  43.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  44.                "issn": "10.1069/738574062988"
  45.            },
  46.            "publisher": {
  47.                "@type": "Organization",
  48.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  49.                "url": "https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top"
  50.            },
  51.            "doi": "738574062988",
  52.            "abstract": "Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments #738574062988 (2025-02-08)",
  53.            "citation": {
  54.                "@type": "CreativeWork",
  55.                "name": "Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments",
  56.                "author": "Dr. Brandon Barnes",
  57.                "datePublished": "2025-02-07T20:43:52Z",
  58.                "url": "https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396"
  59.            }
  60.        }
  61.    </script>
  62. </head>
  63.  
  64. <body>
  65.    <div class="site-mobile-menu site-navbar-target">
  66.        <div class="site-mobile-menu-header">
  67.            <div class="site-mobile-menu-close">
  68.                <span class="icofont-close js-menu-toggle"></span>
  69.            </div>
  70.        </div>
  71.        <div class="site-mobile-menu-body"></div>
  72.    </div>
  73.    <nav class="site-nav">
  74.        <div class="container">
  75.            <div class="site-navigation">
  76.                <div class="row">
  77.                    <div class="col-md-6 text-center order-1 order-md-2 mb-3 mb-md-0">
  78.                        <a href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top" class="logo m-0 text-uppercase">mit-edu.top</a>
  79.                    </div>
  80.                    <div class="col-md-3 order-3 order-md-1">
  81.                    </div>
  82.                </div>
  83.            </div>
  84.        </div>
  85.    </nav>
  86.    <div class="section post-section pt-5">
  87.        <div class="container">
  88.            <div class="row justify-content-center">
  89.                <div class="col-lg-8">
  90.                    <div class="text-center">
  91.                        <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/3.jpg" alt="Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments" title="Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto">
  92.                    </div>
  93.                    <span class="d-block text-center">Brandon Barnes</span>
  94.                    <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-08</span>
  95.                    <h2 class="heading text-center">Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments</h2>
  96.                    <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Brandon Barnes for contributing the article "Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments".
  97.                    </p>
  98.                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/10.jpg" alt="Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments" title="Exploring Gender Dynamics in Competitive Esports Environments" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload">
  99.                    <p>This paper provides a comparative legal analysis of intellectual property (IP) rights as they pertain to mobile game development, focusing on the protection of game code, design elements, and in-game assets across different jurisdictions. The study examines the legal challenges that developers face when navigating copyright, trademark, and patent law in the global mobile gaming market. By comparing IP regulations in the United States, the European Union, and Asia, the paper identifies key legal barriers and proposes policy recommendations to foster innovation while protecting the intellectual property of creators. The study also considers emerging issues such as the ownership of user-generated content and the legal status of in-game assets like NFTs.</p>
  100. <p>Virtual reality gaming has unlocked a new dimension of immersion, transporting players into fantastical realms where they can interact with virtual environments and characters in ways previously unimaginable. The sensory richness of VR experiences, coupled with intuitive motion controls, has redefined how players engage with games, blurring the boundaries between the digital realm and the physical world.</p>
  101. <p>Gaming events and conventions serve as epicenters of excitement and celebration, where developers unveil new titles, showcase cutting-edge technology, host competitive tournaments, and connect with fans face-to-face. Events like E3, Gamescom, and PAX are not just gatherings but cultural phenomena that unite gaming enthusiasts in shared anticipation, excitement, and camaraderie.</p>
  102. <p>This paper examines the intersection of mobile games and behavioral economics, exploring how game mechanics can be used to influence economic decision-making and consumer behavior. Drawing on insights from psychology, game theory, and economics, the study analyzes how mobile games employ reward systems, uncertainty, risk-taking, and resource management to simulate real-world economic decisions. The research explores the potential for mobile games to be used as tools for teaching economic principles, as well as their role in shaping financial behavior in the digital economy. The paper also discusses the ethical considerations of using gamified elements in influencing players’ financial choices.</p>
  103. <p>This study examines the ethical implications of data collection practices in mobile games, focusing on how player data is used to personalize experiences, target advertisements, and influence in-game purchases. The research investigates the risks associated with data privacy violations, surveillance, and the exploitation of vulnerable players, particularly minors and those with addictive tendencies. By drawing on ethical frameworks from information technology ethics, the paper discusses the ethical responsibilities of game developers in balancing data-driven business models with player privacy. It also proposes guidelines for designing mobile games that prioritize user consent, transparency, and data protection.</p>
  104.  
  105.                    <p>
  106.                    <a href="/redirect/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">Link</a>
  107.                    </p>
  108.                    <p><a href="https://www.linegames.org/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  109. <a href="https://www.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  110. <a href="https://www.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  111. <a href="https://www.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  112. <a href="https://www.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  113. <a href="https://250750890580-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  114. <a href="https://965439571830-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  115. <a href="https://970874599674-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  116. <a href="https://654713700253-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  117. <a href="https://200394482469-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  118. <a href="https://818886341713-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  119. <a href="https://184119530679-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  120. <a href="https://018265156035-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  121. <a href="https://769940269670-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  122. <a href="https://634691693429-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  123. <a href="https://944647114109-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  124. <a href="https://235193256625-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  125. <a href="https://885137131506-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  126. <a href="https://328849762372-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  127. <a href="https://698360859463-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  128. <a href="https://177337960854-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  129. <a href="https://720058228155-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  130. <a href="https://140187595228-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  131. <a href="https://025000573689-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  132. <a href="https://501426930959-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  133. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?608221034644&amp;url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  134. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?602060921063&amp;url=https://naver602060921063-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  135. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?757852723646&amp;url=https://naver757852723646-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  136. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?849214674880&amp;url=https://naver849214674880-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  137. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?973089454140&amp;url=https://naver973089454140-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  138. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?422786471392&amp;url=https://naver422786471392-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  139. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?750248246644&amp;url=https://naver750248246644-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  140. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?589004046315&amp;url=https://naver589004046315-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  141. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?062191477592&amp;url=https://naver062191477592-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  142. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?426081440440&amp;url=https://naver426081440440-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  143. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?855587183403&amp;url=https://naver855587183403-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  144. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?540300643351&amp;url=https://naver540300643351-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  145. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?596540636284&amp;url=https://naver596540636284-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  146. <a href="https://blog-903243608739.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  147. <a href="https://blog-703038288942.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  148. <a href="https://blog-915634024458.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  149. <a href="https://blog-718682562975.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  150. <a href="https://blog-704698899352.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  151. <a href="https://blog-765201082841.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  152. <a href="https://blog-007395965334.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  153. <a href="https://blog-213258534154.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  154. <a href="https://blog-252547657486.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  155. <a href="https://blog-983426848173.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  156. <a href="https://research-036441967211.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  157. <a href="https://research-976725313765.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  158. <a href="https://research-440268561215.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  159. <a href="https://research-311133230903.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  160. <a href="https://research-444820465582.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  161. <a href="https://research-348560101215.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  162. <a href="https://research-648639984476-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  163. <a href="https://research-513072216163-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  164. <a href="https://research-274306861734-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0571842396" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  165. </p>
  166.                    <div class="row mt-5 pt-5 border-top">
  167.                    </div>
  168.                </div>
  169.            </div>
  170.        </div>
  171.    </div>
  172.    <div class="section pb-0">
  173.        <div class="container">
  174.            <div class="row">
  175.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  176.                    <h2 class="heading">Related</h2>
  177.                </div>
  178.            </div>
  179.            <div class="row justify-content-center">
  180.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  181.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  182.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  183.                            <a href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0371926845">
  184.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/10.jpg" alt="Optimizing Multiplayer Matchmaking Algorithms for Fair Play" title="Optimizing Multiplayer Matchmaking Algorithms for Fair Play" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  185.                            </a>
  186.                        </div>
  187.                        <div class="content">
  188.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  189.                                <a href="https://blog-0371926845.mit-edu.top/post/0371926845/" target="_blank">
  190.                                <span class="date">2025-02-08</span>
  191.                                </a>
  192.                            </div>
  193.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0371926845">Optimizing Multiplayer Matchmaking Algorithms for Fair Play</a></h2>
  194.                            <p class="info">This research investigates how mobile gaming influences cognitive skills such as problem-solving, attention span, and spatial reasoning. It analyzes both positive and negative effects, providing insights into the potential educational benefits and drawbacks of mobile gaming.</p>
  195.                            <a href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/0371926845" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  196.                                <div class="author-pic">
  197.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/3.jpg" alt="Optimizing Multiplayer Matchmaking Algorithms for Fair Play" title="Optimizing Multiplayer Matchmaking Algorithms for Fair Play" class="lazyload">
  198.                                </div>
  199.                                <div class="text">
  200.                                    <strong>Frances Long</strong>
  201.                                    <span>2025-02-08 published post</span>
  202.                                </div>
  203.                            </a>
  204.                        </div>
  205.                    </div>
  206.                </div>
  207.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  208.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  209.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  210.                            <a href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/7530498621">
  211.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/13.jpg" alt="Adaptive Interface Design for Cross-Platform Mobile Games: An Empirical Evaluation" title="Adaptive Interface Design for Cross-Platform Mobile Games: An Empirical Evaluation" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  212.                            </a>
  213.                        </div>
  214.                        <div class="content">
  215.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  216.                                <a href="https://blog-7530498621.mit-edu.top/post/7530498621/" target="_blank">
  217.                                <span class="date">2025-02-08</span>
  218.                                </a>
  219.                            </div>
  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/7530498621">Adaptive Interface Design for Cross-Platform Mobile Games: An Empirical Evaluation</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This study explores the evolution of virtual economies within mobile games, focusing on the integration of digital currency and blockchain technology. It analyzes how virtual economies are structured in mobile games, including the use of in-game currencies, tradeable assets, and microtransactions. The paper also investigates the potential of blockchain technology to provide decentralized, secure, and transparent virtual economies, examining its impact on player ownership, digital asset exchange, and the creation of new revenue models for developers and players alike.</p>
  222.                            <a href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/7530498621" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  223.                                <div class="author-pic">
  224.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/9.jpg" alt="Adaptive Interface Design for Cross-Platform Mobile Games: An Empirical Evaluation" title="Adaptive Interface Design for Cross-Platform Mobile Games: An Empirical Evaluation" class="lazyload">
  225.                                </div>
  226.                                <div class="text">
  227.                                    <strong>Michelle Turner</strong>
  228.                                    <span>2025-02-08 published post</span>
  229.                                </div>
  230.                            </a>
  231.                        </div>
  232.                    </div>
  233.                </div>
  234.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  235.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  236.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  237.                            <a href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/8519023467">
  238.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/19.jpg" alt="Continuous Learning Mechanisms for AI Evolution in Procedural Game Worlds" title="Continuous Learning Mechanisms for AI Evolution in Procedural Game Worlds" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  239.                            </a>
  240.                        </div>
  241.                        <div class="content">
  242.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  243.                                <a href="https://blog-8519023467.mit-edu.top/post/8519023467/" target="_blank">
  244.                                <span class="date">2025-02-08</span>
  245.                                </a>
  246.                            </div>
  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/8519023467">Continuous Learning Mechanisms for AI Evolution in Procedural Game Worlds</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">Gaming culture has transcended borders and languages, emerging as a vibrant global community that unites people from all walks of life under the banner of shared enthusiasm for interactive digital experiences. From casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, gaming has become a universal language, fostering connections, friendships, and even rivalries that span continents and time zones.</p>
  249.                            <a href="https://blog-773866995276.mit-edu.top/post/8519023467" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  250.                                <div class="author-pic">
  251.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/17.jpg" alt="Continuous Learning Mechanisms for AI Evolution in Procedural Game Worlds" title="Continuous Learning Mechanisms for AI Evolution in Procedural Game Worlds" class="lazyload">
  252.                                </div>
  253.                                <div class="text">
  254.                                    <strong>Lisa Walker</strong>
  255.                                    <span>2025-02-08 published post</span>
  256.                                </div>
  257.                            </a>
  258.                        </div>
  259.                    </div>
  260.                </div>
  261.            </div>
  262.        </div>
  263.    </div>
  264.    <div class="py-5 bg-light mx-md-3 sec-subscribe">
  265.        <div class="container">
  266.            <div class="row">
  267.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  268.                    <h2 class="h4 fw-bold">Subscribe to newsletter</h2>
  269.                </div>
  270.            </div>
  271.            <form class="row">
  272.                <div class="col-md-8">
  273.                    <div class="mb-3 mb-md-0">
  274.                        <input type="email" class="form-control" placeholder="Enter your email">
  275.                    </div>
  276.                </div>
  277.                <div class="col-md-4 d-grid">
  278.                    <input type="submit" class="btn btn-primary" value="Subscribe">
  279.                </div>
  280.            </form>
  281.        </div>
  282.    </div>
  283.    <div class="site-footer">
  284.        <div class="container">
  285.            <div class="row justify-content-center copyright">
  286.                <div class="col-lg-7 text-center">
  287.                    <div class="widget">
  288.                        <p>Copyright &copy;
  289.                            <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> All rights reserved.
  290.                        </p>
  291. <p>
  292.    < Top VPS Hosting Choice ><br>
  293.    <a href="https://evolution-host.com?ref=DQgZ6P" target="_blank">
  294.        <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/evolution-host.png" alt="Evolution Host" title="Evolution Host" class="evhost lazyload">
  295.    </a>
  296. </p>
  297.                    </div>
  298.                </div>
  299.            </div>
  300.        </div>
  301.    </div>
  302. </body>
  303.  
  304. </html>
Copyright © 2002-9 Sam Ruby, Mark Pilgrim, Joseph Walton, and Phil Ringnalda