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-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738

  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>The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention #122053796841 (2025-02-01)</title>
  9.    <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738">
  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="The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention" />
  17.    <meta property="og:description" content="The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention #122053796841 (2025-02-01)" />
  18.    <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" />
  19.    <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" />
  20.    <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/17.jpg" />
  21.    <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-01T12:57:13Z" />
  22.    <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Anthony Edwards" />
  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": "The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention #122053796841 (2025-02-01)",
  30.            "author": {
  31.                "@type": "Person",
  32.                "name": "Dr. Anthony Edwards",
  33.                "affiliation": {
  34.                    "@type": "Organization",
  35.                    "name": "mit-edu.top"
  36.                },
  37.                "url": "https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738"
  38.            },
  39.            "datePublished": "2025-02-01T12:57:13Z",
  40.            "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/17.jpg",
  41.            "journal": {
  42.                "@type": "Periodical",
  43.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  44.                "issn": "10.1069/122053796841"
  45.            },
  46.            "publisher": {
  47.                "@type": "Organization",
  48.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  49.                "url": "https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top"
  50.            },
  51.            "doi": "122053796841",
  52.            "abstract": "The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention #122053796841 (2025-02-01)",
  53.            "citation": {
  54.                "@type": "CreativeWork",
  55.                "name": "The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention",
  56.                "author": "Dr. Anthony Edwards",
  57.                "datePublished": "2025-02-01T12:57:13Z",
  58.                "url": "https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738"
  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-851436092816.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/17.jpg" alt="The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention" title="The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto">
  92.                    </div>
  93.                    <span class="d-block text-center">Anthony Edwards</span>
  94.                    <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-01</span>
  95.                    <h2 class="heading text-center">The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention</h2>
  96.                    <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Anthony Edwards for contributing the article "The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention".
  97.                    </p>
  98.                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/17.jpg" alt="The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention" title="The Impact of In-Game Social Networks on Player Retention" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload">
  99.                    <p>This research explores how mobile gaming influences consumer behavior, particularly in relation to brand loyalty and purchasing decisions. It examines how in-game advertisements, product placements, and brand collaborations impact players’ perceptions and engagement with brands. The study also looks at the role of mobile gaming in shaping consumer trends, with a particular focus on young, tech-savvy demographics.</p>
  100. <p>This paper explores the use of mobile games as educational tools, assessing their effectiveness in teaching various subjects and skills. It discusses the advantages and limitations of game-based learning in mobile contexts.</p>
  101. <p>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>
  102. <p>The storytelling in video games has matured into an art form, offering players complex narratives filled with rich characters, moral dilemmas, and emotionally resonant experiences that rival those found in literature and cinema. Players are no longer passive consumers but active participants in interactive narratives, shaping the outcome of stories through their choices and actions. This interactive storytelling blurs the line between player and protagonist, creating deeply personal and immersive narratives that leave a lasting impact.</p>
  103. <p>This study investigates the economic systems within mobile games, focusing on the development of virtual economies, marketplaces, and the integration of real-world currencies in digital spaces. The research explores how mobile games have created virtual goods markets, where players can buy, sell, and trade in-game assets for real money. By applying economic theories related to virtual currencies, supply and demand, and market regulation, the paper analyzes the implications of these digital economies for the gaming industry and broader digital commerce. The study also addresses the ethical considerations of monetization models, such as microtransactions, loot boxes, and the implications for player welfare.</p>
  104.  
  105.                    <p>
  106.                    <a href="/redirect/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" 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://411487532099-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  114. <a href="https://287695842131-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  115. <a href="https://436444195233-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  116. <a href="https://987297215075-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  117. <a href="https://569772816561-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  118. <a href="https://970503801620-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  119. <a href="https://352950406384-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  120. <a href="https://665322410460-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  121. <a href="https://751924069255-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  122. <a href="https://206944310943-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  123. <a href="https://195242227329-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  124. <a href="https://826751281986-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  125. <a href="https://317402721246-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  126. <a href="https://478210293879-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  127. <a href="https://908196727468-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  128. <a href="https://631865503324-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  129. <a href="https://454831732641-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  130. <a href="https://223070844930-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  131. <a href="https://580913468852-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  132. <a href="https://035299312719-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  133. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?703106154256&amp;url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  134. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?693588781210&amp;url=https://naver693588781210-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  135. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?251423403823&amp;url=https://naver251423403823-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  136. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?449974634992&amp;url=https://naver449974634992-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  137. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?771993928171&amp;url=https://naver771993928171-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  138. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?412804258245&amp;url=https://naver412804258245-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  139. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?719109486575&amp;url=https://naver719109486575-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  140. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?878785837017&amp;url=https://naver878785837017-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  141. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?542467938959&amp;url=https://naver542467938959-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  142. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?898456043911&amp;url=https://naver898456043911-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  143. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?405216061307&amp;url=https://naver405216061307-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  144. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?101097986831&amp;url=https://naver101097986831-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  145. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?435727977408&amp;url=https://naver435727977408-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  146. <a href="https://blog-104245055155.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  147. <a href="https://blog-853537780353.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  148. <a href="https://blog-041781692126.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  149. <a href="https://blog-622148734188.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  150. <a href="https://blog-866991206385.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  151. <a href="https://blog-545757420634.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  152. <a href="https://blog-518927703403.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  153. <a href="https://blog-623261716382.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  154. <a href="https://blog-024198549442.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  155. <a href="https://blog-113453715142.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  156. <a href="https://research-323951264684.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  157. <a href="https://research-538482794030.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  158. <a href="https://research-312936169465.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  159. <a href="https://research-682140593442.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  160. <a href="https://research-721225266559.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  161. <a href="https://research-275121680804.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  162. <a href="https://research-854209471694-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  163. <a href="https://research-120776793305-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  164. <a href="https://research-574564050571-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/1529604738" 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-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/6570823194">
  184.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/17.jpg" alt="Personalized Learning Pathways Through Adaptive Mobile Game Mechanics" title="Personalized Learning Pathways Through Adaptive Mobile Game Mechanics" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  185.                            </a>
  186.                        </div>
  187.                        <div class="content">
  188.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  189.                                <a href="https://blog-6570823194.mit-edu.top/post/6570823194/" target="_blank">
  190.                                <span class="date">2025-02-01</span>
  191.                                </a>
  192.                            </div>
  193.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/6570823194">Personalized Learning Pathways Through Adaptive Mobile Game Mechanics</a></h2>
  194.                            <p class="info">This research investigates how mobile games contribute to the transhumanist imagination by exploring themes of human enhancement and augmented reality (AR). The study examines how mobile AR games, such as Pokémon Go, offer new forms of interaction between players and their physical environments, effectively blurring the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds. Drawing on transhumanist philosophy and media theory, the paper explores the implications of AR technology for redefining human perception, cognition, and embodiment. It also addresses ethical concerns related to the over-reliance on AR technologies and the potential for social disconnection.</p>
  195.                            <a href="https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/6570823194" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  196.                                <div class="author-pic">
  197.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/17.jpg" alt="Personalized Learning Pathways Through Adaptive Mobile Game Mechanics" title="Personalized Learning Pathways Through Adaptive Mobile Game Mechanics" class="lazyload">
  198.                                </div>
  199.                                <div class="text">
  200.                                    <strong>Dennis Torres</strong>
  201.                                    <span>2025-02-01 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-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/4951327806">
  211.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/19.jpg" alt="Gamification of Daily Routines: Insights from Habit-Forming Mobile Games" title="Gamification of Daily Routines: Insights from Habit-Forming Mobile Games" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  212.                            </a>
  213.                        </div>
  214.                        <div class="content">
  215.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  216.                                <a href="https://blog-4951327806.mit-edu.top/post/4951327806/" target="_blank">
  217.                                <span class="date">2025-02-01</span>
  218.                                </a>
  219.                            </div>
  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/4951327806">Gamification of Daily Routines: Insights from Habit-Forming Mobile Games</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This research critically examines the ethical implications of data mining in mobile games, particularly concerning the collection and analysis of player data for monetization, personalization, and behavioral profiling. The paper evaluates how mobile game developers utilize big data, machine learning, and predictive analytics to gain insights into player behavior, highlighting the risks associated with data privacy, consent, and exploitation. Drawing on theories of privacy ethics and consumer protection, the study discusses potential regulatory frameworks and industry standards aimed at safeguarding user rights while maintaining the economic viability of mobile gaming businesses.</p>
  222.                            <a href="https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/4951327806" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  223.                                <div class="author-pic">
  224.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/3.jpg" alt="Gamification of Daily Routines: Insights from Habit-Forming Mobile Games" title="Gamification of Daily Routines: Insights from Habit-Forming Mobile Games" class="lazyload">
  225.                                </div>
  226.                                <div class="text">
  227.                                    <strong>Scott Bennett</strong>
  228.                                    <span>2025-02-01 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-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/5204678193">
  238.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/12.jpg" alt="A Computational Framework for Designing Skill-Based Matchmaking Systems in Mobile Games" title="A Computational Framework for Designing Skill-Based Matchmaking Systems in Mobile Games" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  239.                            </a>
  240.                        </div>
  241.                        <div class="content">
  242.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  243.                                <a href="https://blog-5204678193.mit-edu.top/post/5204678193/" target="_blank">
  244.                                <span class="date">2025-02-01</span>
  245.                                </a>
  246.                            </div>
  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/5204678193">A Computational Framework for Designing Skill-Based Matchmaking Systems in Mobile Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This study investigates the effectiveness of gamified fitness elements in mobile games as a means of promoting physical activity and improving health outcomes. The research analyzes how mobile games incorporate incentives such as rewards, progress tracking, and competition to motivate players to engage in regular physical exercise. Drawing on health psychology and behavior change theory, the paper examines the psychological and physiological effects of gamified fitness, exploring how it influences players' attitudes toward exercise, their long-term fitness habits, and overall health. The study also evaluates the limitations of gamified fitness interventions, particularly regarding their ability to maintain player motivation over time and address issues related to sedentary behavior.</p>
  249.                            <a href="https://blog-851436092816.mit-edu.top/post/5204678193" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  250.                                <div class="author-pic">
  251.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/10.jpg" alt="A Computational Framework for Designing Skill-Based Matchmaking Systems in Mobile Games" title="A Computational Framework for Designing Skill-Based Matchmaking Systems in Mobile Games" class="lazyload">
  252.                                </div>
  253.                                <div class="text">
  254.                                    <strong>Mark Wright</strong>
  255.                                    <span>2025-02-01 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