In their own words

“The data represents the networks of capital, influence, and attention that drive NY’s cultural economy. Providing universal access to that information, and making the sharing/usage of it social and participatory and relevant to a broader range of cultural participants may facilitate new connections between people, new ideas in culture, more party invitations and real world socialization, and a livelier public-cultural space.”

	Why it might be a killer

Fame Game represents a fascinating intellectual take on the culture’s celebrity obsession. For influential New Yorkers it is an interesting map of an exclusive social network, and for those aspiring to be a part of this space, a potential catalyst to break through. Plus, it has an air of exclusivity that immediately translates as "cool."

	Some questions

Will Fame Game better define its objectives? It lists esoteric rhetoric about celebrity culture, but the site needs to fine-tune its purpose to be successful. There are a lot of interesting and excellent ideas floating around, but at the moment it rather overwhelming.