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The Joy of Collecting: Achievements, Trophies, and Completionists in Gaming

This study examines how mobile games can be used as tools for promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. It investigates game mechanics that encourage players to engage in pro-environmental behaviors, such as resource conservation and eco-friendly practices. The paper highlights examples of games that address climate change, conservation, and environmental education, offering insights into how games can influence attitudes and behaviors related to sustainability.

Jacqueline Foster CEO and Founder

2025.2.23

The Joy of Collecting: Achievements, Trophies, and Completionists in Gaming

This research examines the integration of mixed reality (MR) technologies, combining elements of both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), into mobile games. The study explores how MR can enhance player immersion by providing interactive, context-aware experiences that blend the virtual and physical worlds. Drawing on immersive media theories and user experience research, the paper investigates how MR technologies can create more engaging and dynamic gameplay experiences, including new forms of storytelling, exploration, and social interaction. The research also addresses the technical challenges of implementing MR in mobile games, such as hardware constraints, spatial mapping, and real-time rendering, and provides recommendations for developers seeking to leverage MR in mobile game design.

Anthony Edwards CEO and Founder

Exploring the Role of Fandom in Mobile Game Success

This paper investigates the role of social influence in mobile games, focusing on how social networks, peer pressure, and social comparison affect player behavior and in-game purchasing decisions. The study examines how features such as leaderboards, friend lists, and social sharing options influence players’ motivations to engage with the game and spend money on in-game items. Drawing on social psychology and behavioral economics, the research explores how players' decisions are shaped by their interactions with others in the game environment. The paper also discusses the ethical implications of using social influence to drive in-game purchases, particularly in relation to vulnerable players and addiction risk.

Emily Carter CEO and Founder

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in NPC Behavior in Modern Games

This study explores the integration of augmented reality (AR) technologies in mobile games, examining how AR enhances user engagement and immersion. It discusses technical challenges, user acceptance, and the future potential of AR in mobile gaming.

Kevin Stewart CEO and Founder

Strategies for Managing Gaming Addiction

This study examines the political economy of mobile game development, focusing on the labor dynamics, capital flows, and global supply chains that underpin the mobile gaming industry. The research investigates how outsourcing, labor exploitation, and the concentration of power in the hands of large multinational corporations shape the development and distribution of mobile games. Drawing on Marxist economic theory and critical media studies, the paper critiques the economic models that drive the mobile gaming industry and offers a critical analysis of the ethical, social, and political implications of the industry's global production networks.

Melissa Collins CEO and Founder

Gaming and Gender Representation: Breaking Stereotypes

Benjamin Powell CEO and Founder

How Real-World Events Influence Mobile Game Development and Themes

This systematic review examines existing literature on the effects of mobile gaming on mental health, identifying both beneficial and detrimental outcomes. It provides evidence-based recommendations for stakeholders in the gaming industry and healthcare sectors.

Scott Bennett CEO and Founder

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The Joy of Collecting: Achievements, Trophies, and Completionists in Gaming

The Joy of Collecting: Achievements, Trophies, and Completionists in Gaming

Exploring the Role of Fandom in Mobile Game Success

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in NPC Behavior in Modern Games

Strategies for Managing Gaming Addiction

Gaming and Gender Representation: Breaking Stereotypes

How Real-World Events Influence Mobile Game Development and Themes

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