References:
Theme Park:
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Islands of Adventure
The multiple sections of the park, each with its own distinctive theme, appealed to me--it was like I was entering a small world each time!
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Universal Studios Theme Parks
Like its sister park, this place has its own numerous rides, several of which employ immersive video technology (like the Transformers 3D ride) to immerse someone in the world that the ride's based on.
Video Game:
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The Sly Cooper series
Considering that this website is built around promoting ideas for the Sly Cooper series, it's kind of a given that this was a reference
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The Mass Effect series
The option to do side-quests and engage in a romance plot with a significant other inspired me, being something of a romantic myself. Plus the side-quests and loyalty missions give you the chance to personally bond with your allies.
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Sonic 3 & Knuckles
This game was truly revolutionary, creating huge levels that different characters could explore, using their different abilities to take separate routes. Given that each of the members of the Cooper Gang has their own unique abilities, I thought it was a good fit.
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Borderlands 2
This game had several DLC expansions that added more to both the story and the amount of playable content available to the player.
Museum:
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Orlando Science Center
This museum goes out of its way to make its exhibits both informative and entertaining.
Playground:
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Discovery Zone
Truly, has there been any indoor playground as extensive and varied as this franchise once was?
Family Entertainment:
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Chuck. E. Cheeses
The animatronic band was part of my inspiration for the entertainment at the restaurant...
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Gorillaz "live" concerts
...And this was the other part. With these video screens, the fictional band looked a lot sleeker, fluid, and convincing than those animatronic actors.
Role-Playing Game:
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Dungeons & Dragons
When talking about pen-and-paper RPGs, this must surely be mentioned.
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