So what better way to celebrate Super Sunday then to party in CityPixel, right? Have all of you stumbled upon 7100-7600 Lenox Avenue within PixelYork before? We aren’t holding the Super Bowl this evening there, but it is the home of PixelYork’s state-of-the-art stadium. Definitely check it out next time you are navigating within the city. We are still trying to finalize what features the stadium will include, so we are open to all suggestions on what we can offer there. Heck, if it’s a good idea we may just implement it, so this is your chance to be part of CityPixel history!

Now back to the big game tonight! This is definitely a historic game as the Brady-led Patriots attempt to complete only the second undefeated season in NFL history. But Eli and the Giants are on a roll, since they last met up with New England in Week 17, and will definitely put up a fight. Aside from waiting for the next “funniest” commercial, look for Plaxico and Bradshaw to put up some huge numbers in the game.

Now if only tomorrow was a national holiday! Can’t we move up President’s day by a couple of weeks, to this Monday, ha!

Go Giants!

~The Commish

Greetings Constituents,

As we near the mid-point of the 4th quarter, and begin to enter the Christmas season, I was wondering what the city was missing, and what you all would like under the tree - so to speak anyway.

You’ve seen the cars, the pet store, and all the other new stuff that we’ve added recently. But that was all on the roadmap. What can we give you loyal users to make your experience better, more interesting or enjoyable?

You’re receiving more pixels when you log in and use different features of the city, and that means buying more stuff. Anything you wish you could buy, but can’t find?

Well it’s time for me to go take a nap on my tiger skin rug, and bask in the shade of my elephant. If you think I’m talking crazy then you haven’t seen all that our stores have to offer.

I look forward to hearing your recommendations…

-The Mayor

Today marks the sixth anniversary of the most horrific attack on US soil during this generation. Since PixelYork is based on New York City, how can we at CityPixel pay tribute to 9/11 within our virtual city? Please share your thoughts and suggestions!

And while we are on the topic of suggestions, don’t hold back. Please let us know how we can improve your experience at CityPixel. We are always here listening!

- The Commish

Just wanted to acknowledge some of the major baseball milestones that were recently achieved or will be in the near future.

Citypixel’s PixelYork is currently a Yankees town (but can be a Mets town soon too), so big props to Alex Rodriguez, who was the youngest player to ever reach 500 HRs. Just incredible, and maybe one day we will talk about another record he may break from another guy I will acknowledge later in the post. Same congrats goes to Frank Thomas, who hit his 500th HR earlier in the season, and a good luck to Jim Thome who is only 10 away.

Now on to one of the most controversial HRs in the history of the game. Barry Bonds hit his 755th last night, tying him with Hammering Hank Aaron at #1 on the overall list. We all know this story is clouded with a steroids scandal, but seeing this issue existed throughout the era, it’s difficult and unfair to scapegoat one player and we should still remember this day as a great achievement.

And lastly, Tom Glavine is attempting to be one of few pitchers to reach the 300 wins milestone today as he pitches against the Cubs at Wrigley field today. He may be the last guy to reach that in a long time.

So what does this have to do with CityPixel? Well did you know that PixelYork has it’s very own state-of-the-art venue within the city? Yeah, that’s right if you Jump To 6100-6600 Lenox Avenue you can visit PY Stadium:

Now the fun part is to hear all of your suggestions to determine what you would like to see us do with the stadium? Do you want to view concerts or stream sporting events? Let us know and we will add it to our list of enhancements to review!

Now on to the weekly trivia question where you are eligible to increase your pixels total you can use to purchase premium goods. First three to email me the correct answer wins.

PixelTrivia of the Week (Baseball style):
Craig Biggio also reached a big milestone this year (3000 hits), but he is determined to break another all time record this season. Name the record he is attempting to break, the player he plans to take the record from, and the number he is looking to surpass?

Lets all wish Mr. Glavine good luck today as he attempts to win #300!

-The Commish

I had the pleasure of seeing The Simpsons movie this weekend and I must say the reviews really hold up here. The movie was quite entertaining and I recommend anyone who is a fan of the TV series from a casual watcher to a die-hard follower to catch the movie while it’s still in theaters.

My favorite scene is when Homer does his own spin on a classic American hero, Spiderman. Check out the video clip on YouTube here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=oDNkLM2aK-g

While we are on the topic of YouTube, did you know you can express yourself and flash some creativity by adding your favorite YouTube videos to your apartments in CityPixel? That’s right, when customizing your apartment, look for the flat screen TV with a YouTube icon. Once you add it to your digs in PixelYork, you have the ability to link a YouTube video to the TV that visitors can view as they hover over the plasma screen. Pretty cool, ehh?

So you have probably noticed by now that I like polling our users about how to enhance the CityPixel user experience. So in that spirit, what other types of interactive furniture do you want to add to your custom properties? How about a stereo to stream music or pictures to hang on your walls as people visited your place? Please share your thoughts and ideas in the comments section.

Ok, I will stop delaying the much anticipated trivia question of the week where you can earn pixels to purchase premium goods. You know the drill, first three people who email me the correct answer will get some pixels added to their account. Yeah!

PixelTrivia of the Week (Simpsons style):
What is Bart’s full name?

Good luck and watch out for spider pig, he may be coming to a pixel city in the near future!

-The Commish

Good Morning Citizens of PixelYork! As some of you are already aware of, the more time you spend at CityPixel and every time you answer my trivia/teasers in a timely manner, you earn pixels. No that doesn’t mean I can improve the resolution on your monitor but it does allow you to build your bank roll to buy cool stuff within PixelYork!

Very soon you will be able to hop into a store and purchase some premium furniture with the pixels you are earning that you can use to decorate either one of your virtual spaces, Apartments and Office Cubes. How exciting is that? You will be able to pimp your properties!

But I have a very important question for you! What would you like to buy with your pixels? Any particular furniture you want to choose from? Heck, it doesn’t even have to be premium furniture, what else would you like to buy in CityPixel? Maybe premium avatars?

So don’t be shy and post your suggestions on the comments. I will be watching!

-Commish Out