Abstract: A computerized method for automated generation of an online game includes automatically selecting an image from a plurality of images based on metadata associated with the selected image and automatically applying a template to the selected image in order to generate a game level including the selected image. New images and associated metadata are uploaded to an image repository. Image metadata may be modified based on user behavior associated with generated online games.

Abstract: A computerized method that includes receiving from a first user over a network a prize selection choice and an interaction mode launch request. The method also includes receiving from the first user over the network an invitation for at least one additional user to form a social network for participating in the interaction mode, and then launching the interaction mode for at least the first user and the one additional user. A prize is awarded to at least one of the users of the interaction mode.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided to accomplish creation and serving of data objects among various communication protocols. The method and apparatus can be used in such applications as an on-line classified advertising system on the Internet involving the World Wide Web and electronic mail. In the apparatus, a request decoder receives an incoming request, decodes the request using configurations from a configuration database in order to identify which protocol was used to transmit the request, and generates from the request a corresponding abstract data object. A data processor merges data from a main database with the abstract data object. An object formatter formats the abstract data object including the merged data. An object deliverer formats the object for outgoing transmission according to a protocol of an intended recipient. The functions of object deliverer may be performed by the object formatter.