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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-8427361095.mit-edu.top/post/4609257318">Affective State Detection Using EEG Data in Real-Time Gaming Scenarios</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">Game developers are the visionary architects behind the mesmerizing worlds and captivating narratives that define modern gaming experiences. Their tireless innovation and creativity have propelled the industry forward, delivering groundbreaking titles that blur the line between reality and fantasy, leaving players awestruck and eager for the next technological marvel.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-8427361095.mit-edu.top/post/1549760823">Mobile Games as Virtual Communities: A Sociological Perspective</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This study examines the ethical implications of loot boxes in mobile games, with a particular focus on their psychological impact and potential to foster gambling behavior. It provides a legal analysis of how various jurisdictions have approached the regulation of loot boxes and explores the implications of their inclusion in games targeted at minors. The paper discusses potential reforms and alternatives to loot boxes in the mobile gaming industry.</p>
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