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The study examines how localization practices, including language translation, cultural adaptation, and regional sensitivity, influence the reception and success of mobile games in diverse markets. Drawing on cross-cultural communication theory and international marketing, the paper investigates the challenges and strategies for designing culturally inclusive games that resonate with players from different countries and cultural backgrounds. The research also discusses the ethical responsibility of game developers to avoid cultural appropriation, stereotypes, and misrepresentations, offering guidelines for creating culturally respectful and globally appealing mobile games.</p><p>This research critically analyzes the representation of diverse cultures, identities, and experiences in mobile games. It explores how game developers approach diversity and inclusion, from character design to narrative themes. 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It explores how concepts such as loss aversion, anchoring bias, and the endowment effect are leveraged by mobile game developers to influence players' in-game spending, decision-making, and engagement. The study also introduces game-theoretic models to analyze the strategic interactions between developers, players, and other stakeholders, such as advertisers and third-party service providers, proposing new models for optimizing user acquisition and retention strategies in the competitive mobile game market.</p><p>This paper explores the psychological effects of mobile games on children and adolescents, focusing on cognitive, emotional, and social development. The study analyzes how exposure to different types of mobile games—ranging from educational games to violent action games—affects cognitive abilities, social skills, and emotional regulation. 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