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Zynga Barely Beats Earnings Estimates; Not Enough Growth for Investors as Stock Drops

Neil Vidyarthi — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:27:27 +0000

Zynga’s stock is down over 10% today on yesterday’s earnings which revealed that Zynga had booked $306.5 million for their fourth quarter. That’s only a few million above estimates of $302.4 million, and apparently that crawling growth wasn’t enough for investors to stick around — Zynga is having a major sell off today and the stock (NASDAQ:ZNGA) has dropped 14% from yesterday’s close of 14.35 to a price of 12.36 as of this writing.

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You Know You’re a Wattpadder When…

Kenna McHugh — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:55:27 +0000

Last week, Wattpad user Jordan Lynde posted an image online. In just a few days, it was “liked” 380 times. What was the image? A heart with the message: “You know you’re a Wattpadder when your heart skips a beat every time your favorite story gets updated.” That idea set the website in motion to formulate a contest on Tumblr.
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Sony Confirms PS Vita has Social Media Apps and More Memory

Kenna McHugh — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:30:41 +0000

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When PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) hits the streets, it will expand its entertainment experience by introducing various applications for social networking services and communications.
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Peanuts Expands Throughout Social Media

Kenna McHugh — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:35:46 +0000

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and the rest of the Peanuts gang developed by Charles Schultz will be expanding into social media with mobile gaming, e-books, Facebook and digital apps. Peanuts Worldwide announced their long term goal of developing the Peanuts brand into a leading global entertainment and multi-media property.

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Angry Birds Now Streaming on TV with New Roku 2 Players

Kenna McHugh — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:49:53 +0000

The people who brought us the Angry Birds game are setting a new standard in streaming entertainment. Roku introduced Roku 2, a new family of streaming players. Available in three models, this new line brings popular casual games like Angry Birds to the TV for the first time. Roku 2 players also feature a sleek new design that’s more energy-efficient than before, using less than two watts of power.
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E3 2011 Streaming Live On YouTube

Megan O'Neill — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:56:11 +0000

Hey US gamers! If you’re dying to find out what’s going on in Los Angeles at the annual E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo, you’re in for a treat—the whole thing is streaming live on YouTube. You can check out all of the coverage, brought to you by IGN, at YouTube.com/E3.
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GameSpot App for iPad is Here!

Kenna McHugh — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:40:46 +0000

GameSpot is considered by some gaming fanatics as the leading source for gaming information online. GameSpot just got way better with a launch of the GameSpot app for iPad. The app offers video reviews in high definition in addition to fully optimized iPad content. The app also delivers coverage from GameSpot, including previews and reviews of the hottest titles, breaking news, original video content, gameplay footage, trailers, interviews, photo galleries and more over Wi-Fi and 3G networks.
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Mobile Game Developers! You Could Win $10,000

Megan O'Neill — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:11:24 +0000

Hey game developers! If you’ve got a great idea for a new mobile game you could win up to $10,000 in the GameCast 2011 Contest, hosted by MoMinis, a cross-platform mobile gaming solution for developers. How does the contest work? It’s simple. Just build your mobile game using the MoMinis Studio and you could win up to $10,000 and a distribution deal with GetJar. Read on to learn more.
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Top 10 Fastest Growing Facebook Games This Week – February 15, 2011

CJ Arlotta — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:30:11 +0000

Ravenwood Fair, reported as last week’s top weekly gainer, is at the top of this week’s list with a weekly growth of 1.1 million active users. As of now, Ravenwood Fair is about 500,000 active users ahead of It Girl, a Crowdstar creation.

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Where Does Raptr Fit In The New Social Gaming World?

CJ Arlotta — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:45:59 +0000

Raptr, an online communication system for gamers, does its best to capture the needs of social gamers. It offers users the ability to talk with friends via AIM, Yahoo, MSN, Xfire and GTalk on one platform. Not only are gamers able to participate in small talk during games, but they are also able to see what other gamers are playing. Unfortunately, Raptr does not hold up well to my standards. continued…

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Looking for a Gaming Job? Gaming Recruiting Firm Estimates $3-5B in Industry Growth

Ellie Cachette — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:39:58 +0000

Is “gamification” changing the way companies hire?

A San Francisco-based recruiting firm Vonchurch estimates social gaming revenues will increase $3-5B in the next 3-5 years with evidence suggesting this number might be exponentially higher. VonChurch, who specializes in placing engineers working in the gaming space, is seeing companies not only struggle to keep talent but find enough. Back-end development, design, and product management positions are in the highest demand while mobile steadily grows. “[The] biggest increase that we will see in terms of a specific position will be Wireless Developers as companies capitalize on the iPhone/iPad and Android.” The virtual goods and gaming industry is not showing any signs of slowing down either.

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Forget the P90… Can Facebook Games Make You Healthier?

Ellie Cachette — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:15:31 +0000

Spreading health awareness isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but one start-up based in Boston, MA is trying to change just that with their Facebook game. MeYouHealth recently launched their Daily Challenge game where simple healthy steps are gamified, which is the process of introducing game mechanics into websites. What’s interesting here is some of the steps are purely for awareness “We believe these conversations –and the networks in which they occur– help people adopt and sustain healthy behaviors” said Trapper Markelz, Head of Product “By integrating with Facebook, we see an opportunity to create more intimate, trusted social sub-networks where meaningful and influential conversations can take place.” Markelz references MIT research and the pressures of social networks but what’s at the core of their products is quite simple: getting people to think about health.

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Video: King.com Managing Director Owais Farooqui Discusses Partnerships with MTV, MSN and Yahoo

Neil Vidyarthi — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:59:12 +0000

At this year’s Casual Connect King.com was making a splash. In addition to a huge marketing campaign and a red carpet promotion featuring Marilyn Monroe, the company was busy promoting their skill-based games and massive 25 million user audience. I had a chance to catch up with King.com Managing Director of North America, Owais Farooqui, and we discussed King.com’s role with several companies including MSN, MTV, Yahoo and Real Networks. Take a look at the interview below.

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Analysis: Apple Tablet & Social Gaming

Neil Vidyarthi — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:20:02 +0000

There is certainly no lack of Apple Tablet information circulating the news web these days, but as the January 27th announcement date approaches, some of the key information is beginning to firm up. As the feature-set becomes more concrete, the implications of the device become clearer – specifically, the potential increases for the Apple Tablet to be a new avenue for social games.
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SGN's F.A.S.T Simulator Uses Upcoming iPhone Bluetooth Technology

Kristen Nicole — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:05:14 +0000

SGN has announced an update to its F.A.S.T. (Fleet Air Superiority Training) iPhone game. Bluetooth integration. The iPhone application was initially announced earlier this year, and was still unnamed at the time.

It’s all about jet-fighting and flying aircrafts, complete with a variety of armed aircraft that are loaded with missiles and guns. There are radar-guided and heat-seeking missiles, and let’s not forget about the accellorameter, which has become a focal point for many iPhone games but have become signature for those created by SGN.
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