Some FarmVille farmers received a popup tonight asking them to sign up for two weeks of free fuel! Some farmers who enabled the email feature should be receiving daily free fuel emails for two weeks.
"FarmVille wants to thank our users for signing up for email! For a limited time only, we will be giving out fuel that you can only claim through email.
You will receive 1 email a day for the next two weeks containing free fuel. Make sure you claim your offer quickly because each fuel bonus expires within a day. (24 hours)
To participate in this feature, you must be level 12 or above.
The best part of this special promotion? You can get up to 3 tanks of fuel each time!
Please note: This feature is currently only available to a certain group of randomly selected users. It will be available to all users in the near future."
Source: Official FarmVille Forums
Did you receive this message about claiming free fuel? Have you received an email yet?
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Hiển thị các bài đăng có nhãn zynga. Hiển thị tất cả bài đăng
Hiển thị các bài đăng có nhãn zynga. Hiển thị tất cả bài đăng
Thứ Tư, 15 tháng 2, 2012
FishVille: Limited time Warhorse and Candystripe Hogfish
FishVille is absolutely one of the best games at constantly keeping limited time items refreshed in the Store, and always having something new and exciting to buy with Sand Dollars. The two latest limited time specialty items are the Atlantean Warhorse and the Candystripe Hogfish.
The Atlantean Warhorse is part of the huge Atlantis theme and is a red-colored variation of the previous Atlantean Seahorse. This unique looking seahorse doesn't come cheap though - it will cost you a hefty 18 Sand Dollars. Luckily, FishVille just made a major change that prevents any premium Sand Dollars fish from dying. At 18 Sand Dollars, this boy better be awfully gorgeous! He is available for the next 4.5 days.
The Candystripe Hogfish is indeed a real type of fish, generally found in the Pacific Ocean (and in saltwater reef aquariums around the world). This limited edition fish costs 12 Sand Dollars and will be available for just about a week.
What is your favorite premium fish in FishVille?
The Atlantean Warhorse is part of the huge Atlantis theme and is a red-colored variation of the previous Atlantean Seahorse. This unique looking seahorse doesn't come cheap though - it will cost you a hefty 18 Sand Dollars. Luckily, FishVille just made a major change that prevents any premium Sand Dollars fish from dying. At 18 Sand Dollars, this boy better be awfully gorgeous! He is available for the next 4.5 days.
The Candystripe Hogfish is indeed a real type of fish, generally found in the Pacific Ocean (and in saltwater reef aquariums around the world). This limited edition fish costs 12 Sand Dollars and will be available for just about a week.
What is your favorite premium fish in FishVille?
Thứ Bảy, 11 tháng 2, 2012
FarmVille Swiss Alps Animal: Bison
Continuing with the limited edition Swiss Alps theme, FarmVille released a Bison on July 8th 2010.
The Bison can be purchased in the FarmVille Market for 18 FV$ during the next 19 days only.
There are two remaining types of Bison still in existence, the North American Bison and the European Bison. The European Bison usually has more fir or woolly characteristics and is the Bison depicted as part of the FarmVille Swiss Alps theme.
Will you buy a Bison for your farm? Send pics of yours to editors@games.com and we may feature them here.
farmville bison
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The Bison can be purchased in the FarmVille Market for 18 FV$ during the next 19 days only.
There are two remaining types of Bison still in existence, the North American Bison and the European Bison. The European Bison usually has more fir or woolly characteristics and is the Bison depicted as part of the FarmVille Swiss Alps theme.
Will you buy a Bison for your farm? Send pics of yours to editors@games.com and we may feature them here.
farmville bison
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FarmVille Swiss Alps Buildings: Swiss Chateau, Sweets Shop & Swiss Bank
FarmVille released three new limited edition buildings as part of the Swiss Alps theme.
The Swiss Chateau, Sweets Shop, and Swiss Bank can be purchased with farm cash or coins (for Swiss Bank only) in the FarmVille Market during the next 19 days only. It's nice to see that Zynga is offering more coin items! Lately every release has at least one high coin priced item such as the Swiss Bank building.
farmville swiss chateau
You may recognize these buildings, as they were featured as unreleased items.
FarmVille Swiss Alps Buildings (Released on July 8th 2010):
Swiss Chateau – 52 FV$
Sweets Shop – 34 FV$
Swiss Bank – 300,000 coins
What do you think of these new Swiss Alps Buildings? Send pics of yours to editors@games.com and we may feature them here.
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
The Swiss Chateau, Sweets Shop, and Swiss Bank can be purchased with farm cash or coins (for Swiss Bank only) in the FarmVille Market during the next 19 days only. It's nice to see that Zynga is offering more coin items! Lately every release has at least one high coin priced item such as the Swiss Bank building.
farmville swiss chateau
You may recognize these buildings, as they were featured as unreleased items.
FarmVille Swiss Alps Buildings (Released on July 8th 2010):
Swiss Chateau – 52 FV$
Sweets Shop – 34 FV$
Swiss Bank – 300,000 coins
What do you think of these new Swiss Alps Buildings? Send pics of yours to editors@games.com and we may feature them here.
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Facebook says 'so long' to the virtual gift shop starting August 1
For those of you who would spend your hard-earned cash to buy virtual birthday cakes, flowers and teddy bears on Facebook's virtual gift shop -- this news might come as a surprise. Last night, Facebook announced that it will be closing its virtual gift shop permanently starting August 1, so the staff can "focus on improving other products ... such as Photos, News Feed, Inbox, games, comments, the 'Like' button and the Wall."
The gifts that have already been sent or received will still be visible on your Facebook Wall and items will still be on display on your gifts page. Third-party gifting applications will still allow you to send a virtual wish, such as RockYou's popular Birthday Cards App, the Hallmark Social Calendar and -- my personal favorite -- the irreverent someecards.
Love 'em or hate 'em, the virtual gifts on Facebook can be credited with the success of Facebook Credits, which is quickly becoming the de facto currency for social games, and it also showed that Facebook users were willing to part with few real-life dollars to purchase virtual goods, making it possible for freemium games, e.g. FarmVille, to exist and reach critical mass.
The Facebook gift store closing, on the other hand, serves as a reminder that while you -- the consumer -- open your wallets to buy virtual goods on Facebook, in social games, that this investment won't necessarily stick around for the long term. That's something I'll certainly think about the next time I'm tempted to use my credit card to buy a 'limited edition' whatever in the dozen or so social games on my daily radar.
The gifts that have already been sent or received will still be visible on your Facebook Wall and items will still be on display on your gifts page. Third-party gifting applications will still allow you to send a virtual wish, such as RockYou's popular Birthday Cards App, the Hallmark Social Calendar and -- my personal favorite -- the irreverent someecards.
Love 'em or hate 'em, the virtual gifts on Facebook can be credited with the success of Facebook Credits, which is quickly becoming the de facto currency for social games, and it also showed that Facebook users were willing to part with few real-life dollars to purchase virtual goods, making it possible for freemium games, e.g. FarmVille, to exist and reach critical mass.
The Facebook gift store closing, on the other hand, serves as a reminder that while you -- the consumer -- open your wallets to buy virtual goods on Facebook, in social games, that this investment won't necessarily stick around for the long term. That's something I'll certainly think about the next time I'm tempted to use my credit card to buy a 'limited edition' whatever in the dozen or so social games on my daily radar.
FarmVille Swiss Alps Decorations: Ornate Carriage, Ornate Fountain, Swiss Gate, Swiss Wall & Orange Basket
FarmVille released additional limited edition Swiss Alps decorations including an Ornate Carriage, Ornate Fountain, Swiss Gate, Swiss Wall and Orange Basket.
All of these items can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 19 days only.
FarmVille Swiss Alps Decorations (Released on July 8th 2010):
Ornate Carriage – 22 FV$
Ornate Fountain – 22 FV$
Swiss Gate – 10,000 coins
Swiss Wall- 10,000 coins
Orange Basket – 5,000 coins
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
All of these items can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 19 days only.
FarmVille Swiss Alps Decorations (Released on July 8th 2010):
Ornate Carriage – 22 FV$
Ornate Fountain – 22 FV$
Swiss Gate – 10,000 coins
Swiss Wall- 10,000 coins
Orange Basket – 5,000 coins
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Thứ Năm, 9 tháng 2, 2012
FarmVille Good Deeds list reminds you to be a good neighbor
On the surface, FarmVille is a game that's about planting and harvesting crops, but on a deeper level, the real driving force is social obligation. You know, that little voice inside that reminds you to send thank you notes, attend your boss' annual barbecue and to go see friends' bands, even though it's clear they'll never play anywhere but the corner dive bar.
FarmVille is slowly rolling out it's own 'little voice' in the form of Good Deeds list that shows all of the tasks your neighbors need help with in addition to a count of all of the help you give (or don't give) your FarmVille neighbors. It's not clear if you earn a bonus after helping a certain number of friends, but that would certainly inspire more do-gooder behavior. At the very least, this list will remind you that you should give and not just receive.
FarmVille is slowly rolling out it's own 'little voice' in the form of Good Deeds list that shows all of the tasks your neighbors need help with in addition to a count of all of the help you give (or don't give) your FarmVille neighbors. It's not clear if you earn a bonus after helping a certain number of friends, but that would certainly inspire more do-gooder behavior. At the very least, this list will remind you that you should give and not just receive.
FarmVille Mystery Game refreshed with island-themed prizes (pig in a grass skirt, anyone?)
The 7 Days of Summer Sale continues in FarmVille, and the Mystery Game prizes have been updated with six island-themed items. You can play the Mystery Game by going to the Market, and looking under Decorations. To play, you have to pay 16 Farm Cash per turn, and you'll get the chance to win the following -- today only:
* Island Pig (Rare)
* Island Bar (Rare)
* Hula Pig (Uncommon)
* Mini Beach (Uncommon)
* Blue Macaw (Common)
* Pair of Pink Flamingos (Common)
* Island Pig (Rare)
* Island Bar (Rare)
* Hula Pig (Uncommon)
* Mini Beach (Uncommon)
* Blue Macaw (Common)
* Pair of Pink Flamingos (Common)
Mafia Wars Beat the Feds event: Ten days and counting to beat these four bosses
Update (9:50 p.m.) : Looks like Beat the Feds challenge is back in action, though many players are reporting that the experience is still proving to be buggy. How is it working for you?
Update: (5:30 p.m.) A Mafia Wars community manager says the release was 'slowed down' as they resolve the problem. More here.
Update (5 p.m. ): Annnd.. It's gone. Beat the Feds has disappeared with no explanation.
Update (4:30 p.m.): It's here! More info at the end of this article.
Update (4:15 p.m.): Watched the clock countdown to zero and still don't see the challenge. Anyone else?
Update (2:30 p.m.): Beat the Feds countdown has now been added to the game (see below)-- looks like this new challenge will officially kick off at 4 p.m. EST.
mafia wars feds are watching
Many mafiosos may remember that a Beat the Feds job made a brief appearance before, but was yanked before many could complete the job. Looks like everyone's getting a second chance to test their mafia's mettle with a new Mafia Wars Beat the Feds event that kicks off Friday, August 13.
Over the next 10 days, you and your pals will be tasked with beating down these four feds. These guys are going to be tough so be sure to stock up on shivs, stun guns and health kits before you head into battle. (Is it just me or does the fed on the lower right look more like an angry bum than a government employee? I digress.) Of course, you will be rewarded for your efforts, see more after the jump.
In this challenge, you will need need to defeat these four feds: Agent Karlin, Agent Miller, D.E.A. Iverson and D.A. Embry. These throwdowns will work similar to other Vegas bosses -- after you beat each boss, you will get an item that will be leveled up the more times you defeat them, which will earn you mastery levels.
The first time you beat them, you'll earn bronze mastery and then you'll work your way up to silver and gold mastery levels. You will also be able to try for a special Mastery item called the Rain Maker, which will give you a 5% increase in cash from Vegas Fights for beating all four bosses at a gold level.
mafia wars beat the feds
To start the Beat the Feds Challenge, go the front page of Mafia Wars, and it's impossible to miss the giant 'Beat the Feds' module on the homepage. Your first mission will be to take out Agent Karlin.
Click start to begin and you'll be taken to a pop-up page, where you'll can post a request on your Wall for help. Karlin has 900 health, so you're most likely going to need all of the assists you can get to knock him down. In addition to being tough to beat, you have a certain time limit that you need to defeat the boss in, or else you have to start over from scratch.
agent karlin mafia wars
If you have images from the other boss battles, please email them to me at libe@games.com, and I will include them here.
In the meantime, check out all of the stats for each boss and the rewards you get for beating them, courtesy of Mafia Wars Wiki, so you'll know what to expect. It's bad enough that these bosses have tons of health, but that you also have to take them down within a certain amount of time.
Beat Agent Karlin
Health
Bronze: 900 Health
Silver: 6,000 Health
Gold: 24,000 Health
Time to Defeat
Bronze: 9 hours
Silver: 7 hours
Gold: 5 hours
Win: Silk Thunder (Weapon)
A: 84 D: 59
Beat Agent Miller
Health:
Bronze: 1,000 Health
Silver: 7,200 Health
Gold: 28,800 Health
Time to Defeat:
Bronze: 9 hours
Silver: 7 hours
Gold: 5 hours
Win: Combat Chopper (Vehicle)
A: 90
D: 72
Beat DEA Iverson
Health:
Bronze: 1,800 Health
Silver: 8,400 Health
Gold: 33,600 Health
Time to Defeat:
Bronze: 9 hours
Silver: 7 hours
Gold: 5 hours
Win: Ballistic Vest (Armor)
A: 72
D: 103
Beat DEA Wimbry
Health:
Bronze: 2,000 Health
Silver: 9,600 Health
Gold: ? Health
Time to Defeat:
Bronze: 9 hours
Silver: 7 hours
Gold: 5 hours
Win: Bald Eagle (Animal)
A: 115
D: 109
Here are a few other tips to consider before taking on this challenge, courtesy of the Mafia Wars Facebook fan page:
You'll have to work quickly to beat the clock, so you can spread the word to your mafia to give you a hand. Helpers will be able to fight a boss as if they are facing the boss themselves. Here's where it pays to be strong - the toughest helpers who do the most damage per boss fight will receive additional rewards like experience, Vegas cash, fight tokens, and LE items for their help.
If you want to pack a solid punch, you can prepare for battle by making sure you have plenty of consumables like health kits, shivs, and stun guns to help you along the way. There's also safety in numbers - go recruit some new members to your mafia before the battle begins to better your odds of victory.
Update: (5:30 p.m.) A Mafia Wars community manager says the release was 'slowed down' as they resolve the problem. More here.
Update (5 p.m. ): Annnd.. It's gone. Beat the Feds has disappeared with no explanation.
Update (4:30 p.m.): It's here! More info at the end of this article.
Update (4:15 p.m.): Watched the clock countdown to zero and still don't see the challenge. Anyone else?
Update (2:30 p.m.): Beat the Feds countdown has now been added to the game (see below)-- looks like this new challenge will officially kick off at 4 p.m. EST.
mafia wars feds are watching
Many mafiosos may remember that a Beat the Feds job made a brief appearance before, but was yanked before many could complete the job. Looks like everyone's getting a second chance to test their mafia's mettle with a new Mafia Wars Beat the Feds event that kicks off Friday, August 13.
Over the next 10 days, you and your pals will be tasked with beating down these four feds. These guys are going to be tough so be sure to stock up on shivs, stun guns and health kits before you head into battle. (Is it just me or does the fed on the lower right look more like an angry bum than a government employee? I digress.) Of course, you will be rewarded for your efforts, see more after the jump.
In this challenge, you will need need to defeat these four feds: Agent Karlin, Agent Miller, D.E.A. Iverson and D.A. Embry. These throwdowns will work similar to other Vegas bosses -- after you beat each boss, you will get an item that will be leveled up the more times you defeat them, which will earn you mastery levels.
The first time you beat them, you'll earn bronze mastery and then you'll work your way up to silver and gold mastery levels. You will also be able to try for a special Mastery item called the Rain Maker, which will give you a 5% increase in cash from Vegas Fights for beating all four bosses at a gold level.
mafia wars beat the feds
To start the Beat the Feds Challenge, go the front page of Mafia Wars, and it's impossible to miss the giant 'Beat the Feds' module on the homepage. Your first mission will be to take out Agent Karlin.
Click start to begin and you'll be taken to a pop-up page, where you'll can post a request on your Wall for help. Karlin has 900 health, so you're most likely going to need all of the assists you can get to knock him down. In addition to being tough to beat, you have a certain time limit that you need to defeat the boss in, or else you have to start over from scratch.
agent karlin mafia wars
If you have images from the other boss battles, please email them to me at libe@games.com, and I will include them here.
In the meantime, check out all of the stats for each boss and the rewards you get for beating them, courtesy of Mafia Wars Wiki, so you'll know what to expect. It's bad enough that these bosses have tons of health, but that you also have to take them down within a certain amount of time.
Beat Agent Karlin
Health
Bronze: 900 Health
Silver: 6,000 Health
Gold: 24,000 Health
Time to Defeat
Bronze: 9 hours
Silver: 7 hours
Gold: 5 hours
Win: Silk Thunder (Weapon)
A: 84 D: 59
Beat Agent Miller
Health:
Bronze: 1,000 Health
Silver: 7,200 Health
Gold: 28,800 Health
Time to Defeat:
Bronze: 9 hours
Silver: 7 hours
Gold: 5 hours
Win: Combat Chopper (Vehicle)
A: 90
D: 72
Beat DEA Iverson
Health:
Bronze: 1,800 Health
Silver: 8,400 Health
Gold: 33,600 Health
Time to Defeat:
Bronze: 9 hours
Silver: 7 hours
Gold: 5 hours
Win: Ballistic Vest (Armor)
A: 72
D: 103
Beat DEA Wimbry
Health:
Bronze: 2,000 Health
Silver: 9,600 Health
Gold: ? Health
Time to Defeat:
Bronze: 9 hours
Silver: 7 hours
Gold: 5 hours
Win: Bald Eagle (Animal)
A: 115
D: 109
Here are a few other tips to consider before taking on this challenge, courtesy of the Mafia Wars Facebook fan page:
You'll have to work quickly to beat the clock, so you can spread the word to your mafia to give you a hand. Helpers will be able to fight a boss as if they are facing the boss themselves. Here's where it pays to be strong - the toughest helpers who do the most damage per boss fight will receive additional rewards like experience, Vegas cash, fight tokens, and LE items for their help.
If you want to pack a solid punch, you can prepare for battle by making sure you have plenty of consumables like health kits, shivs, and stun guns to help you along the way. There's also safety in numbers - go recruit some new members to your mafia before the battle begins to better your odds of victory.
Thứ Hai, 6 tháng 2, 2012
FarmVille German Limited Edition buildings: German Barn, German Flower Cafe, German Tool Shed
Quick on the heels of the Wild West update in FarmVille, Zynga has added yet another theme of items to the mix: the German setting. With this limited edition theme comes three new buildings. Check them out below:
FarmVille German Barn
This German Barn goes for 30 Farm Cash, can hold 22 items and sells for 2250 coins. It also grants 450 XP when used and can be gifted to your friends.
The German Flower Cafe, which asks for 34 Farm Cash, grants an impressive 800 XP when bought and can also be gifted to your neighbors. It also sells for 4000 Coins.
For 100,000 coins, the German Tool Shed can be yours. It holds 15 items, grants 1000 XP and can be sold for 5000 coins.
All three of these buildings will only be available for 19 days, so start saving.
FarmVille German Barn
This German Barn goes for 30 Farm Cash, can hold 22 items and sells for 2250 coins. It also grants 450 XP when used and can be gifted to your friends.
The German Flower Cafe, which asks for 34 Farm Cash, grants an impressive 800 XP when bought and can also be gifted to your neighbors. It also sells for 4000 Coins.
For 100,000 coins, the German Tool Shed can be yours. It holds 15 items, grants 1000 XP and can be sold for 5000 coins.
All three of these buildings will only be available for 19 days, so start saving.
FarmVille Mystery Game refreshed with rainbow-themed prizes
The FarmVille Mystery game has been updated with the following colorful prizes -- the only thing missing? There's no double rainbow.
farmville mystery game rainbow images
· Rainbow Bridge (Rare)
· Rainbow Fountain (Rare)
· Rainbow Chicken (Uncommon)
· Rainbow Jungle Gym (Uncommon)
· Rainbow (Common)
· Rainbow Lorikeet (Common)
farmville rainbow chicken
The Rainbow Chicken is also be available for purchase in the Market. And, guess what? This chicken apparently lays rainbow eggs!
farmville rainbow lorikeet
Thanks to norcalmom and farmbug fun for the images!
farmville mystery game rainbow images
· Rainbow Bridge (Rare)
· Rainbow Fountain (Rare)
· Rainbow Chicken (Uncommon)
· Rainbow Jungle Gym (Uncommon)
· Rainbow (Common)
· Rainbow Lorikeet (Common)
farmville rainbow chicken
The Rainbow Chicken is also be available for purchase in the Market. And, guess what? This chicken apparently lays rainbow eggs!
farmville rainbow lorikeet
Thanks to norcalmom and farmbug fun for the images!
Thứ Sáu, 3 tháng 2, 2012
FarmVille Giftable Orange, Purple, & Black Round Hay
farmville jet black hay farmville purple round hay
Tonight in a small FarmVille update by Zynga Round Hay is now available to send to your neighbors as a free gift.
There have been a few colors of Round Hay in the past but these colors are perfect for the Halloween season!
Available via the Free Gifts Page on Facebook:
Orange Round Hay
Jet Black Hay
Available only on FarmVille.com:
Purple Round Hay
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Tonight in a small FarmVille update by Zynga Round Hay is now available to send to your neighbors as a free gift.
There have been a few colors of Round Hay in the past but these colors are perfect for the Halloween season!
Available via the Free Gifts Page on Facebook:
Orange Round Hay
Jet Black Hay
Available only on FarmVille.com:
Purple Round Hay
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
FarmVille LE Halloween Decorations: Pumpkin Fountain, Scaredycrow, Mummy Gnome & Pumpkin Fence
Continuing with the Halloween theme, FarmVille released several new Limited Edition decorations tonight including a Pumpkin Fountain, Scaredycrow, Mummy Gnome, and Pumpkin Fence.
All of these decorations can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 14 days only. You may recognize them as previously unreleased items on FarmVille Freak. We think that all of the new Halloween limited edition items are an improvement over last year. Check out that Pumpkin Fountain! Zynga is really stepping up their artwork quality, would you agree?
farmville pumpkin fence farmville mummy gnome farmville pumpkin fountain
farmville scaredycrowFarmVille LE Halloween Decorations (Released October 12, 2010):
Pumpkin Fountain – 24 FV$
Scaredycrow -22 FV$
Mummy Gnome – 12 FV$
Pumpkin Fence – 5,000 Coins
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
What is your favorite Halloween decoration out of this bunch? Will you purchase them for your farm?
Find more stories on our 2010 Halloween Guide for FarmVille, Mafia Wars & more.
All of these decorations can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 14 days only. You may recognize them as previously unreleased items on FarmVille Freak. We think that all of the new Halloween limited edition items are an improvement over last year. Check out that Pumpkin Fountain! Zynga is really stepping up their artwork quality, would you agree?
farmville pumpkin fence farmville mummy gnome farmville pumpkin fountain
farmville scaredycrowFarmVille LE Halloween Decorations (Released October 12, 2010):
Pumpkin Fountain – 24 FV$
Scaredycrow -22 FV$
Mummy Gnome – 12 FV$
Pumpkin Fence – 5,000 Coins
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
What is your favorite Halloween decoration out of this bunch? Will you purchase them for your farm?
Find more stories on our 2010 Halloween Guide for FarmVille, Mafia Wars & more.
Zynga Seattle could bring Zynga closer with Microsoft and Nintendo
Zynga
Zynga recently posted some job openings on their website referring to an office in Seattle that is yet to exist, meaning that they're planning to expand their reach into the Northwest world of gaming, which the company confirmed. According to the FarmVille creator's website, the company is putting together, "a world-class team of web engineers in Seattle! We are hiring at all levels from associate engineers to architects."
Aside from creating yet another ragtag team of code junkies (which Zynga seems to be on a roll with), what else could Zynga be up to and, more importantly, why Seattle? Well, two of the most popular video game publishers in the world both have stationed their American headquarters in Redmond, Wash.: Nintendo and Microsoft. And considering Zynga is expected to make nearly as much money in its 2-year-old infancy as Nintendo did just four years ago, they probably would like to have a few talks.
If some type of alliance were to take place, the preemptively-named Zynga Seattle could help Nintendo's online presence immensely. And it's not as if is Zynga is above this strategy. As for Microsoft, they seem to already have a relationship with the company on some level. Not to mention it's been rumored that the center of Silicon Valley could take a bite of the social games market in 2011. Zynga is worth entirely too much to consider buying on the whole, but what about subsidizing one studio? It's all that Microsoft would need to help launch some social game marketing for its Halo franchise.
Think about it. With the way things are going, these guys are going to need someone experienced if social game branding is to take off and become profitable. Who better qualified than the company who developed the face of the industry?
Zynga recently posted some job openings on their website referring to an office in Seattle that is yet to exist, meaning that they're planning to expand their reach into the Northwest world of gaming, which the company confirmed. According to the FarmVille creator's website, the company is putting together, "a world-class team of web engineers in Seattle! We are hiring at all levels from associate engineers to architects."
Aside from creating yet another ragtag team of code junkies (which Zynga seems to be on a roll with), what else could Zynga be up to and, more importantly, why Seattle? Well, two of the most popular video game publishers in the world both have stationed their American headquarters in Redmond, Wash.: Nintendo and Microsoft. And considering Zynga is expected to make nearly as much money in its 2-year-old infancy as Nintendo did just four years ago, they probably would like to have a few talks.
If some type of alliance were to take place, the preemptively-named Zynga Seattle could help Nintendo's online presence immensely. And it's not as if is Zynga is above this strategy. As for Microsoft, they seem to already have a relationship with the company on some level. Not to mention it's been rumored that the center of Silicon Valley could take a bite of the social games market in 2011. Zynga is worth entirely too much to consider buying on the whole, but what about subsidizing one studio? It's all that Microsoft would need to help launch some social game marketing for its Halo franchise.
Think about it. With the way things are going, these guys are going to need someone experienced if social game branding is to take off and become profitable. Who better qualified than the company who developed the face of the industry?
Thứ Năm, 2 tháng 2, 2012
Round two of FarmVille Limited Edition Country Fair Decorations
FarmVille Country Fair Decorations
Tonight's FarmVille update released the next six decorations in their new Country Fair collection. These items are all limited edition, for only 12 days. The items include a Strength Test game for 100,000 coins, a Fair Sign for 20,000 coins, a Popcorn Stand for 2,500 coins, a Swing Ride for 36 Farm Cash, and a Farm Float for 17 Farm Cash.
These were added to all of the previous Country Fair items that were released. So far, this theme seems to be mostly leaning towards coin spenders, as most of the items have been for coins instead of Farm Cash. These new items are sure to transform your farm into a fun-filled event that the whole family can enjoy. Log in and check out these items today - they're indicated in the the FarmVille Market with a bumper car symbol shown above.
Tonight's FarmVille update released the next six decorations in their new Country Fair collection. These items are all limited edition, for only 12 days. The items include a Strength Test game for 100,000 coins, a Fair Sign for 20,000 coins, a Popcorn Stand for 2,500 coins, a Swing Ride for 36 Farm Cash, and a Farm Float for 17 Farm Cash.
These were added to all of the previous Country Fair items that were released. So far, this theme seems to be mostly leaning towards coin spenders, as most of the items have been for coins instead of Farm Cash. These new items are sure to transform your farm into a fun-filled event that the whole family can enjoy. Log in and check out these items today - they're indicated in the the FarmVille Market with a bumper car symbol shown above.
FarmVille Limited Edition Country Fair Buildings
Along with the new decorations tonight, FarmVille also has released a set of new buildings for your Country Fair enjoyment. These two new items are available for the next 12 days along with all of the other Country Fair items.
The first is a Ferris Wheel, which we don't exactly consider a 'building', but who are we to argue with Zynga? This Ferris Wheel is sure to provide endless fun, but at the price of 42 Farm Cash, it's not going to come cheap. This building also gives out 1000 XP and sells for 5,000 coins in case you change your mind after buying it. Of course, you could also send it as a gift to a friend if you so desire.
Secondly, the Corn Stand is another new Country Fair building in the market. If you have ever been to a local fair, you know that one of the best ways to pass the time is ordering countless ears of buttery yellow corn. This Corn Stand will cost you 300,000 coins, sell for 15,000 coins, and give out 3000 XP.
The first is a Ferris Wheel, which we don't exactly consider a 'building', but who are we to argue with Zynga? This Ferris Wheel is sure to provide endless fun, but at the price of 42 Farm Cash, it's not going to come cheap. This building also gives out 1000 XP and sells for 5,000 coins in case you change your mind after buying it. Of course, you could also send it as a gift to a friend if you so desire.
Secondly, the Corn Stand is another new Country Fair building in the market. If you have ever been to a local fair, you know that one of the best ways to pass the time is ordering countless ears of buttery yellow corn. This Corn Stand will cost you 300,000 coins, sell for 15,000 coins, and give out 3000 XP.
FarmVille Country Fair Animals: Emu and Rex Rabbit
What good is a Country Fair without a petting zoo of adorable farm animals to play with and cuddle with? FarmVille knows this, and tonight update sees the release of two new animals into the Market.
The Emu is a giant bird related to the ostrich that is native to Australia. The Emu in FarmVille will cost you 20 Farm Cash, sell for 90 coins, and has a 2 day harvest time.
Another new animal is the Rex Rabbit, which is a breed of rabbit from France. This adorable lop-eared friend is cheaper, at only 12 Farm Cash. This little fella sells for 100 coins and is harvestable ever two days.
These animals are only available for 12 days, so hop to it! Buy them before you miss your chance. Check them out in the Animals section of the FarmVille Market.
The Emu is a giant bird related to the ostrich that is native to Australia. The Emu in FarmVille will cost you 20 Farm Cash, sell for 90 coins, and has a 2 day harvest time.
Another new animal is the Rex Rabbit, which is a breed of rabbit from France. This adorable lop-eared friend is cheaper, at only 12 Farm Cash. This little fella sells for 100 coins and is harvestable ever two days.
These animals are only available for 12 days, so hop to it! Buy them before you miss your chance. Check them out in the Animals section of the FarmVille Market.
Mafia Wars: Infiltrate the Pentagon for exclusive Mastery items and Government Secrets
Infiltrate the Pentagon
The time has come to do the impossible, mobsters. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to play dress up and sneak into the Pentagon. (Wait, what?) Apparently in Mafia Wars, it's just that easy. In a brand new, week-long gifting event titled "Infiltrate the Pentagon," players will have to send each other military uniforms for limited edition Mastery weapons, animals and vehicles.
Quite honestly, this is exactly like the recent Prized Pigs and Masked Robbery gifting events, but on a much larger scale. As of this writing, only the Army Uniform is available with the Navy Uniform to release in three days and the Air Force Uniform to be available in a week from today. All you need to do is receive enough of each uniform to achieve Bronze Mastery and score the associated item. Master each uniform further by sending and receiving more uniforms to increase the statistics on each exclusive item. For example, the Ranger Kukri starts at a measly 58 Attack and 40 Defense, but boosting it to Gold Mastery through stockpiling enough Army Uniforms will increase its stats to an impressive 75 Attack and 39 Defense (that might be a glitch).
But we know what you're all after. Achieving Gold Mastery with each Uniform will unlock the Grand Prize, Government Secrets. An item with 103 Attack and 132 Defense, these should come in handy should you ever need to do a bit of blackmailing--which can be the ultimate defense. So, get to gifting those uniforms and get into the Pentagon before this window of opportunity closes. (Doesn't the Pentagon at least, say, scan fingerprints?)
The time has come to do the impossible, mobsters. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to play dress up and sneak into the Pentagon. (Wait, what?) Apparently in Mafia Wars, it's just that easy. In a brand new, week-long gifting event titled "Infiltrate the Pentagon," players will have to send each other military uniforms for limited edition Mastery weapons, animals and vehicles.
Quite honestly, this is exactly like the recent Prized Pigs and Masked Robbery gifting events, but on a much larger scale. As of this writing, only the Army Uniform is available with the Navy Uniform to release in three days and the Air Force Uniform to be available in a week from today. All you need to do is receive enough of each uniform to achieve Bronze Mastery and score the associated item. Master each uniform further by sending and receiving more uniforms to increase the statistics on each exclusive item. For example, the Ranger Kukri starts at a measly 58 Attack and 40 Defense, but boosting it to Gold Mastery through stockpiling enough Army Uniforms will increase its stats to an impressive 75 Attack and 39 Defense (that might be a glitch).
But we know what you're all after. Achieving Gold Mastery with each Uniform will unlock the Grand Prize, Government Secrets. An item with 103 Attack and 132 Defense, these should come in handy should you ever need to do a bit of blackmailing--which can be the ultimate defense. So, get to gifting those uniforms and get into the Pentagon before this window of opportunity closes. (Doesn't the Pentagon at least, say, scan fingerprints?)
Thứ Tư, 1 tháng 2, 2012
Zynga: FarmVille Unicorns will soon offer Unicorn foals
One of the most hotly anticipated items in FarmVille over the last few weeks was the Unicorn. Luckily, we were finally given the Unicorn as part of the Mystery Game last week, but even then, users weren't fully satisfied. What was missing from the equation? The simple ability for Unicorns to produce foals.
Luckily for all of you, our inside source at Zynga has confirmed to us that in the future, Unicorns will be able to breed foals. Now, don't get too excited just yet, as this feature might take a few weeks to come to the game. Why, you ask? According to our source, it has to do with the fact that December will simply have so much stuff going on in FarmVille, that they won't be able to fit it into the normal development schedule. Rest assured though, it will happen in the future.
If you missed out on the White Unicorn that was inside last week's Mystery Game, feel free to try this week's version, as it contains a chance to win a Candy Cane Unicorn from the Winter Holiday theme.
Luckily for all of you, our inside source at Zynga has confirmed to us that in the future, Unicorns will be able to breed foals. Now, don't get too excited just yet, as this feature might take a few weeks to come to the game. Why, you ask? According to our source, it has to do with the fact that December will simply have so much stuff going on in FarmVille, that they won't be able to fit it into the normal development schedule. Rest assured though, it will happen in the future.
If you missed out on the White Unicorn that was inside last week's Mystery Game, feel free to try this week's version, as it contains a chance to win a Candy Cane Unicorn from the Winter Holiday theme.
New FarmVille Mystery Game for the week of November 28
In a rare move, Zynga has updated the FarmVille Mystery Game before the regular Tuesday night time limit. Fear not, however, if you didn't have a chance to pick up one of the White Unicorns available in the previous Mystery Game, as this week offers something that you might like even better.
The contents of this week's Mystery Game are all about the new Winter Holiday season, and contain some items that we talked to you about as sneak peeks. The contents of the Mystery Game have been confirmed as the following:
Candy Unicorn
Winter Reindeer
Winter Ferris Wheel
Winter Sleigh
Winter Fountain
Arctic Hare
All of these items seem to be exclusive to the Mystery Game, which costs a whopping 24 Farm Cash to play this week, up from the 16 Farm Cash price you might have been expecting. Still, with the chance at another Unicorn, and the news that Unicorns will soon be breedable, it might be worth the expense. You'll have the next 6 days to decide that for yourself, before this round expires from the store.
The contents of this week's Mystery Game are all about the new Winter Holiday season, and contain some items that we talked to you about as sneak peeks. The contents of the Mystery Game have been confirmed as the following:
Candy Unicorn
Winter Reindeer
Winter Ferris Wheel
Winter Sleigh
Winter Fountain
Arctic Hare
All of these items seem to be exclusive to the Mystery Game, which costs a whopping 24 Farm Cash to play this week, up from the 16 Farm Cash price you might have been expecting. Still, with the chance at another Unicorn, and the news that Unicorns will soon be breedable, it might be worth the expense. You'll have the next 6 days to decide that for yourself, before this round expires from the store.
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