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Research Articles

Stimulating Suspense in Gamified Virtual Reality Sports: Effect on Flow, Fun, and Behavioral Intention

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Pages 3846-3858 | Received 07 Nov 2021, Accepted 26 Jul 2022, Published online: 15 Aug 2022

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