Empire Avenue, Your Game Design Is Showing

In the early days of Empire Avenue, there was a big debate on whether the site was supposed to be a social network, a game, or some combination of the two. In Empire Avenue’s most recent introduction of Market Indexes is a brilliant way to maximize the game play element. You choose the index you want to be a part of, and then you compete to become the CEO, President, CFO, etc.

Next, it’s all about the carrot.

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Cartoon: The Secret to (e)RZR ‘s Success on Empire Avenue

Computer Baby on Empire Avenue

Give’s new meaning to child’s play. However, don’t be surprised. After all there are several dogs on Empire Avenue doing quite well.  ;-)

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Empire Building Today: Upgrades and Dividends

William Pitcher of Empire Building Network discusses the impact of upgrading on Empire Avenue dividends including dividend dilution, activity and entertainment.

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Cartoon: The Latest Empire Avenue Safety Equipment

Now if we can just get breathalyzers for Twitter.

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100 Eaves – Now What?

So, I have hit a number of interesting milestones recently on Empire Avenue. I share these not to boast, but to contemplate what comes next.  Regardless of your share price, at some point, you will probably find yourself asking the same question.

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Empire Building Today: Pacing, Publicity & Scores

William Pitcher of the Empire Building Network discusses the social media gaming site Empire Avenue including: pacing your activity; promoting the site by buying people on the Twitter index; increasing your Empire Avenue specific social network score.

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Flickr Quick Tip #2 – Geo-Tagging

William Pitcher of the Empire Building Network shows you the Flickr features that allow you to post and see where photos were taken both individually and collectively.

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Flickr Quick Tip #1 – Viewing Pics from Similar Cameras

William Pitcher of the Empire Building Network discusses the Flickr features that show you photos from particular models of camera such as your own.

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Empire Building Today: Rewards, Messages & Fees

William Pitcher of the Empire Building Network discusses thoughts on new rewards, group messaging and fees on the social networking game site – Empire Avenue.

Since recording this video, (e)DUPS has said site development is almost done.  So, more significant changes may or may not be on the way.  However, you can expect the development team is going to get up to something or other after major coding is finished. ;-)

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Empire Building Today: Pace of Change

William Pitcher of the Empire Building Network discusses the pace of change on the social media gaming site — Empire Avenue.

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