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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-984257446650.mit-edu.top/post/3829640517">Latent Factor Analysis of Player Decision-Making in Mobile Puzzle Games</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This research explores the role of big data and analytics in shaping mobile game development, particularly in optimizing player experience, game mechanics, and monetization strategies. The study examines how game developers collect and analyze data from players, including gameplay behavior, in-app purchases, and social interactions, to make data-driven decisions that improve game design and player engagement. Drawing on data science and game analytics, the paper investigates the ethical considerations of data collection, privacy issues, and the use of player data in decision-making. The research also discusses the potential risks of over-reliance on data-driven design, such as homogenization of game experiences and neglect of creative innovation.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-984257446650.mit-edu.top/post/2563781904">The Use of LIDAR in AR Games for Enhanced Real-World Interaction</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">The social fabric of gaming is woven through online multiplayer experiences, where players collaborate, compete, and form lasting friendships in virtual realms. Whether teaming up in cooperative missions or facing off in intense PvP battles, the camaraderie and sense of community fostered by online gaming platforms transcend geographical distances, creating bonds that extend beyond the digital domain.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Donald Green</strong>
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