Seasonal recommendation feature?
Posted: July 25th, 2016, 3:46 pm
It's been super hot in Maryland lately, and they are predicting thunderstorms tonight. I happen to be a big weather junkie. My friend Bill said I should have some kind of weather-related feature on my web site. I loved the idea.
As you all know, I insist on playing "seasonally correct" games. I play Madden in the Fall, Empire Strikes Back in the winter, Pitfall in the summer, etc. What if I had a little feature recommending games based on the current weather conditions?
Then I remembered that everybody in the world is experiencing different weather. I'd have to prompt for their location data, which would be intrusive. Plus weather changes constantly. I don't think it would work.
However, I COULD recommend games based on seasons and holidays. I've already "tagged" many of my reviews with icons representing this kind of information. Maybe I could develop a system that put together a random set of games based on icons and keywords. For example, in October I could include Halloween games, and those with "football" in the title. This August I could include summer games and those with "Olympics" in the title. Around Valentines day I could include romantic games. Around Talk like a Pirate day... well you get the idea.
I'm still hashing out this idea so I'd like some feedback. Do you like the idea? Suggestions are welcome. It would probably just be another small section on the right side of the main screen - not a big deal, but it could be fun.
As you all know, I insist on playing "seasonally correct" games. I play Madden in the Fall, Empire Strikes Back in the winter, Pitfall in the summer, etc. What if I had a little feature recommending games based on the current weather conditions?
Then I remembered that everybody in the world is experiencing different weather. I'd have to prompt for their location data, which would be intrusive. Plus weather changes constantly. I don't think it would work.
However, I COULD recommend games based on seasons and holidays. I've already "tagged" many of my reviews with icons representing this kind of information. Maybe I could develop a system that put together a random set of games based on icons and keywords. For example, in October I could include Halloween games, and those with "football" in the title. This August I could include summer games and those with "Olympics" in the title. Around Valentines day I could include romantic games. Around Talk like a Pirate day... well you get the idea.
I'm still hashing out this idea so I'd like some feedback. Do you like the idea? Suggestions are welcome. It would probably just be another small section on the right side of the main screen - not a big deal, but it could be fun.