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Beyond the Campaign: Endgame Content and Longevity in Games

The quest for achievements and trophies fuels the drive for mastery, pushing gamers to hone their skills and conquer challenges that once seemed insurmountable. Whether completing 100% of a game's objectives or achieving top rankings in competitive modes, the pursuit of virtual accolades reflects a thirst for excellence and a desire to push boundaries. The sense of accomplishment that comes with unlocking achievements drives players to continually improve and excel in their gaming endeavors.

Melissa Collins CEO and Founder

Beyond the Campaign: Endgame Content and Longevity in Games

This study examines the growing trend of fitness-related mobile games, which use game mechanics to motivate players to engage in physical activities. It evaluates the effectiveness of these games in promoting healthier behaviors and increasing physical activity levels. The paper also investigates the psychological factors behind players’ motivation to exercise through games and explores the future potential of fitness gamification in public health campaigns.

Sandra Scott CEO and Founder

Mobile Games and Mental Wellness: Can They Help Manage Anxiety?

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.

Kathleen Simmons CEO and Founder

2025.2.23

Examining the Relationship Between Game Design and Player Satisfaction

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.

Anthony Edwards CEO and Founder

The Influence of Cultural Context on Video Game Narratives

Game soundtracks, with their mesmerizing melodies and epic compositions, serve as the heartbeat of virtual adventures, evoking emotions that amplify the gaming experience. From haunting orchestral scores to adrenaline-pumping electronic beats, music sets the tone for gameplay, enhancing atmosphere, and heightening emotions. The synergy between gameplay and sound creates moments of cinematic grandeur, transforming gaming sessions into epic journeys of the senses.

Jacob Murphy CEO and Founder

Mobile Gaming Addiction: A Modern Psychological Challenge

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.

Elizabeth Martinez CEO and Founder

Exploring the Intersection of Gaming and Education

This paper offers a post-structuralist analysis of narrative structures in mobile games, emphasizing how game narratives contribute to the construction of player identity and agency. It explores the intersection of game mechanics, storytelling, and player interaction, considering how mobile games as “digital texts” challenge traditional notions of authorship and narrative control. Drawing upon the works of theorists like Michel Foucault and Roland Barthes, the paper examines the decentralized nature of mobile game narratives and how they allow players to engage in a performative process of meaning-making, identity construction, and subversion of preordained narrative trajectories.

Laura Bell CEO and Founder

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Beyond the Campaign: Endgame Content and Longevity in Games

Beyond the Campaign: Endgame Content and Longevity in Games

Mobile Games and Mental Wellness: Can They Help Manage Anxiety?

Examining the Relationship Between Game Design and Player Satisfaction

The Influence of Cultural Context on Video Game Narratives

Mobile Gaming Addiction: A Modern Psychological Challenge

Exploring the Intersection of Gaming and Education

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