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Sonic x Pac-Man Collabs Announced For Sonic Racing And Pac-Man World 2
Two legendary icons, two epic crossovers.In case you missed it, it's been announced Pac-Man is joining the Season Pass in Sega's upcoming release Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.Pac-Man and the "iconic rival ghosts" will link up with not only Sonic's crew but also other characters from Sega's other franchises and beyond. Apart from the characters, there will ...
A friend is moving and gave me some of her Keyboard Shit, so I put the unlabeled keycaps on the 30% keyboard to produce the most 1960s Star Trek keyboard I could.
how did doom become the meme thing you port to weird devices? like, why doom and not some other game? not complaining, curious about the history of how this part of hacker culture came into being
In addition to the other good answers given here, back in the heyday of DOOM not everyone had a computer powerful enough to run it. "Can your computer ruin DOOM?" became kind of a cutoff defining whether your '90s PC was cool.
Later, as random appliances and devices started appearing which were basically stripped-down computers at least as beefy as those '90s PCs, hacking DOOM onto such a thing became a marker for how cool the device is and how cool you are for making it work.
@purple In addition to other answers, it created the FPS as we know it. It’s weird for a genre defining hit to be as fun as it was, and *also* not age that badly. There’s an active WAD scene today. People are still making and playing *new* Doom levels today.
We can’t say that about the original Rogue (it sucks) or early CRPGs/JRPGs, but the OG FPS: still fun to play.
it was one of the first games with high production values to be open-sourced, and the authors were fond of blogging about the clever parts
it's hard to quantify but it was also a game which had received a very large amount of fan effort in reverse-engineering it, building out tooling around it, making custom levels, etc
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Turning Quiet Months into Opportunities for Growth
Amusement parks thrive on seasonal peaks, often witnessing overwhelming visitor numbers during holidays and school breaks. Yet, the real challenge lies in maintaining profitability during quieter months when attendance dwindles. Effective off-season marketing requires innovation, precise targeting, and creative reallocation of resources. By implementing calculated strategies, parks can transform low-traffic periods into opportunities for revenue generation and brand reinforcement.
Leveraging Seasonal Themes
One of the most direct ways to attract visitors during off-peak times is through thematic events. Transforming the park into a Halloween spectacle, a winter wonderland, or a cultural festival creates fresh appeal for returning guests. These overlays encourage multiple visits per year, as each season offers a distinct atmosphere. A top spin ride cloaked in eerie lighting and sound effects, for instance, takes on an entirely new persona during a Halloween event, delivering an experience different from its standard operation. Such strategies not only drive attendance but also increase secondary spending on food, merchandise, and themed souvenirs.
Targeted Promotions and Dynamic Pricing
In the off-season, price sensitivity becomes more pronounced. Implementing dynamic pricing models—such as discounted weekday tickets, bundled family passes, or “bring-a-friend” offers—can incentivize attendance. Tailored promotions aimed at local residents are particularly effective, as they require lower travel commitment. Membership schemes, offering year-round access at a fixed rate, also encourage frequent visits even during low-demand months. By rewarding loyalty with exclusive perks, parks ensure steady cash flow regardless of seasonality.
Diversifying Audience Segments
During quieter months, the park has the capacity to attract alternative audiences beyond the typical family demographic. Corporate retreats, school field trips, and community events can fill attendance gaps. Parks that promote their venues as multifunctional spaces for conferences, team-building exercises, or educational programs benefit from incremental revenue while broadening brand perception. Facilities adjacent to fairground rides for sale demonstrations, for example, could double as educational showcases of engineering and physics, appealing to schools seeking practical learning environments.
Enhancing Digital Engagement
Digital platforms serve as powerful tools to maintain visibility when visitation slows. Off-season campaigns can highlight behind-the-scenes content, staff interviews, or ride maintenance updates to keep audiences engaged. Interactive campaigns, such as virtual park tours or teaser videos of upcoming attractions, maintain anticipation and build momentum for the next peak season. Limited-time online contests and giveaways further encourage audience interaction, keeping the park relevant in the digital space even when physical foot traffic is light.
Maximizing Ancillary Revenue Streams
When direct ticket sales decline, parks can intensify focus on alternative revenue channels. Branded merchandise, seasonal collectibles, and bundled experiences such as dining packages or photo sessions create additional income. Hosting small-scale concerts, food festivals, or artisan markets within the park leverages existing infrastructure to draw niche audiences. These events ensure that attractions, from a top spin ride to family-friendly carousels, continue to operate with relevance, supporting both guest satisfaction and operational sustainability.
Collaboration and Partnerships
Strategic partnerships expand reach and visibility during low seasons. Collaborating with travel agencies, local hotels, or regional attractions allows for package deals that appeal to tourists and residents alike. Co-marketing campaigns, particularly those tied to cultural or regional celebrations, help sustain visitor flow. Parks can also partner with manufacturers showcasing fairground rides for sale, using the installations as temporary exhibits that double as promotional attractions, offering novelty without permanent capital expenditure.
Utilizing Space for Offbeat Experiences
Amusement parks often possess expansive grounds that remain underutilized during off-seasons. Repurposing these spaces for unconventional activities—such as outdoor movie nights, fitness challenges, or farmers’ markets—keeps the park active and ensures a steady influx of local visitors. Seasonal workshops for children, ranging from art to science-themed projects, can also be hosted within indoor facilities, strengthening the park’s role as a community hub.
Data-Driven Optimization
Off-season strategies are most effective when guided by data. By analyzing visitor behavior, spending habits, and demographic shifts, parks can tailor promotions with surgical precision. For instance, if data reveals that young adults are more likely to attend after work hours, parks can schedule evening entertainment with extended ride operations. Tracking performance metrics ensures that off-season campaigns are not merely experimental but yield measurable returns.
Conclusion
Sustaining profitability during the off-season requires more than discounting tickets. It calls for a multifaceted approach that integrates thematic reinvention, digital engagement, alternative audience cultivation, and strategic partnerships. By creatively repositioning existing assets such as a top spin ride, and exploring collaborations involving fairground rides for sale, amusement parks can ensure steady relevance and financial resilience throughout the year. The off-season, rather than a liability, becomes an arena for innovation, preparing parks for sustained growth and stronger brand loyalty.
okay i’ve been on fedi a while but i think i actually have a bunch of others i’m interacting with who don’t know me so i’m making another intro post
hi!!!! i’m rowan, a complete disaster anarchist vegan audhd kitsunegirl artist / game dev / literally whatever sounds interesting. in other words, i’m completely insufferable!! as for identity: i’m a nb trans fem voidpunk. i’m also poly and t4t sapphic/lesbian (not that any of this is a surprise around These Parts of fedi ). i’m also a switch and occasionally post about my kinks (or very infrequently, i’ll write little lewd/kinky stories).
i apologize compulsively, i have low self esteem, and i’m diagnosed with half of the dsm5 with the other half pending. i’m told that i’m really weird in a cute way but i only believe the weird part. if you wanna know more about this you’ll have to ask, sorry :3
i’m working on a (not so) Super Secret Videoed Game and will occasionally post about that. in fact, i’m usually working on something because it’s really hard for me to not feel productive, so expect lots of that!
Bolivia's general election day was characterized by calm without major incidents. The results published by the Preliminary Results System (Sirepre) placed right-wing candidate Rodrigo Paz of the Christian Democratic Party (PDC) at the top, with 32.
Donald Trump has begun preparing direct talks between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, with Ukraine dropping preconditions while Europe presses for a ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched preparations for direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, signaling a potential breakthrough in negotiations.
I am blocking anyone talking about the new Harry Potter shit.
I don't expect to see it here, but I'm also doing it everywhere else.
Any author writing about it gets their name put in the adblocker.
WATCH: Trump Slams Newsom and Pritzker When Asked About Ensuring Future Peace in Ukraine Following his Presidency – “Get a Good President, Not One of These Wackos Like in California”
President Trump slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, warning Americans that if they want to hold Russia at bay, “all you can do is hope you don’t get that as President.
Not sure this will happen. Look how fast Trump and the rest of GOP kicked him to the curb when he had a nervous breakdown of sorts. Trump was cruel in comments. Elon may just swing with the party who offers Tesla the best options.
@TurdFerguson I'm not convinced of that. I think giant egos crashed. Also, Elon is politically naive. He thinks you give directives and they get implemented. Not so with Congress.
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“It can’t happen here” isn’t a belief amenable to evidence. It’s a belief that whatever happens here axiomatically *is not* it happening here and YOU are the problem for saying it is.
Caption - Map of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as of August 17 Journalists noticed a very interesting map that was brought into the Oval Office when they (the journalists) were asked to leave the room.
Fallout 4K Blu-Ray Deal - Catch Up Before Season 2's December Premiere
Fallout: Season 1 on 4K Blu-ray $30 (was $40) See at Amazon Season 1 of Amazon's Fallout adaptation is up for grabs for $30 on 4K Blu-ray at Amazon. Fallout Season 1 released on 4K and 1080p Blu-ray as well as DVD on July 8. With Amazon's current deal, the 4K Blu-ray edition is the same price as the 1080p edition.Now's not a bad time to ...
- **Knill & Pouget (2004)**: They argued that “the brain represents and computes with probability distributions” and framed perception as Bayesian inference . - **Griffiths, Kemp & Tenenbaum (2008)**: Reviewed how Bayesian models explain learning and reasoning in humans, noting that cognition often approximates rational probabilistic inference . - **Tenenbaum et al. (2011)**: Presented Bayesian models as part of a “probabilistic framework for cognition,” including concepts, learning, and perception . - **Friston (2010)**: Introduced the “free-energy principle,” arguing the brain minimizes surprise through Bayesian updating and predictive coding . ---
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If Trump is able to change voting to paper ballots only, the political landscape of Washington and Oregon could change for the better. Perhaps even Illinois, Michigan and other blue States. But to be honest, I would not hold much hope for Illinois.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Legacy of the Forge Expansion Gets Release Date
Return to Kuttenberg and discover Henry's father's past in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Legacy of the Forge DLC. The post Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Legacy of the Forge Expansion Gets Release Date appeared first on Insider Gaming.
Starting to get eepy. Maybe I should take some sleep aid tonight to try and get myself to sleep a little longer. I wouldn't mind waking up 3 to 6 hours later.
With how early i've been waking up by the time it feels like a decent time to do anything, I'm too sleepy to start.
Gaza (Quds News Network)- Hunger and disease continue to stalk Palestinians in Gaza, with aid organizations warning that children are at greatest risk of starvation. These warnings come as Israeli att
Falling Down (1993) 113min | Crime Drama Thriller | Feb 1993
An unemployed defense worker frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society, begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.
Director: Joel Schumacher
Cast: Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey, Tuesday Weld, Rachel Ticotin, Frederic Forrest, Lois Smith, Joey Hope Singer, Ebbe Roe Smith, Michael Paul Chan, Raymond J. Barry, D.W. Moffett
New trailers for Resident Evil Requiem, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Silent Hill f and more
A lot of trailers aired during the Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live event. As such, I’ve decided to collect those I haven’t shared in one big article. So, below you can find the Gamescom 2025 trailers for Resident Evil Requiem, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Silent Hill f, and more. ...
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