Tag: Zynga
Operation Save YoVille is a success! Game will remain live
Great news YoVille players, campaigners and fauthfuls. It looks like the game won't be shutting its doors on March 31st as officially planned, but...
Heartwarming video shows how YoVille saved this girl’s life
YoVille is shutting down in March, courtesy of Zynga. And while many will think, "What's the big deal, Zynga does that all the time,"...
Big Viking Games, original developer of YoVille, in talks to buy...
Earlier today I wrote a small piece regarding YoVille, its tragic end looming ever so close, and its dedicated fanbase that hopes to save...
The world of casual games is a lot more hardcore than...
Today, coworker Andrew Clouther shared a video with me. In this video, a girl going by the username Bliss, is expressing her anguish and...
How long can “digital crack” addiction support the social gaming market?
The recent focus on the “casual gamer” has brought about this weird new genre of game that I like to refer to as “digital...
Confirmed: Don Mattrick leaves Microsoft, named CEO of Zynga
The earlier rumor that Don Mattrick would be leaving Microsoft to work at Zynga is true. Zynga Inc. confirmed today that the company has...
Zynga taking a chance on Draw Something 2 tonight
Zynga is gearing up to revive the fizzled-out Draw Something tonight with a sequel.
Chief executive officer Mark Pincus announced the news today during an...
Free version of action-adventure mobile game Horn available
Phosphor Games and Zynga have released Horn Free, a complimentary version of its 3D action-adventure mobile game that allows players to explore the "Prologue"...
Major studio and game closures at Zynga
Social gaming giant Zynga is facing major losses this week.
We reported yesterday on the rumor that the company was closing studios in Austin, Boston,...
Correction: John Schappert has left Zynga
Update #2: Schappert has indeed left the company, according to numerous sources.
Update #1: Zynga has confirmed that Schappert is still COO of Zynga, issuing...
