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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-9758013426.mit-edu.top/post/0956713284">Cloud Gaming on Mobile Devices: An Analysis of Performance and Adoption</a></h2>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-9758013426.mit-edu.top/post/8142576039">Adaptive Music Composition for Immersive Gaming Experiences in Mobile Platforms</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research examines how mobile gaming facilitates social interactions among players, focusing on community building, communication patterns, and the formation of virtual identities. It also considers the implications of mobile gaming on social behavior and relationships.</p>
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