English Mill
Zynga is about to do hydro power the English way. FarmVille Feed has found an image of an unreleased item in FarmVille: the English Mill. While the mill looks visibly unique from the standard mills found in the original FarmVille, FarmVille Feed doesn't expect its function to be any different. This will likely be another animated decoration for English farms that unsurprisingly costs Farm Cash. Either way, start saving if you want to bring some more life to your farm across the pond.
[Image Credit: FarmVille Feed]
Would you be willing to buy another Mill for your English farm? What if it brought with it an additional function like increased results from the Crafting buildings?
Thứ Năm, 29 tháng 12, 2011
Apple cuts the cord on incentive-based app downloads; free currency in social games is out
While most iPhone game players are used to the technique of downloading other apps in order to receive free premium currency in your current game (the examples are too numerous to count, but include games like the mobile version of Social City, which gives you free City Bucks for downloading both free and paid apps), Apple hasn't taken too kindly to the "feature," and has now started the cutoff process for apps that employ such features.
To be specific, if you wanted to earn free City Bucks in Social City, all you'd have to do is download other iPhone applications, such as Zynga Poker (ironically enough), Pretty Pet Salon, Living Social, and so on, as seen at the picture at right. You'd receive any number of City Bucks from each app downloaded, with more free currency being given out if you actually purchased one of these "sponsored" apps. While this is great for the game player, as they are allowed to further their own experience and purchase new items otherwise unavailable to them, it does create a very weird imbalance on Apple's top app charts, as apps that may suffer from bugs, or simply aren't that enjoyable suddenly rise to the top of the free or paid app charts. This "padding" makes other games (those that don't use this incentive-based download feature) look worse by comparison, which Apple claims simply isn't fair.
For now, all apps that contain such incentive-based downloads will still have the currency up for grabs, but only until their developers can release an update that removes it. If they don't, these apps face removal from the app store, and the developers themselves could even be permanently banned from the iOS developer program. We know that this is serious business, as Tech Crunch has reported that some new apps have been rejected from inclusion on the app store because they violated this reinterpreted ruling in the developers terms of service:
3.10: Developers who attempt to manipulate or cheat the user reviews or chart ranking in the App Store with fake or paid reviews, or any other inappropriate methods will be removed from the iOS Developer Program
What does this mean in the long run? Essentially, if you play any mobile version of a Facebook game, like Social City, you'll have to start paying up for your City Cash just like everyone else, until Playdom (in this case) or other developers across the platform decide what to do in terms of advertising and cross-promotional activities. If your apps haven't been updated yet, stock up on all of the free premium currency you can, while you can, as there's no telling when each app will be updated (or removed for good).
Do you have many apps that ask you to download other apps for free currency? What will you do now that those options for free "money" are now being taken away?
To be specific, if you wanted to earn free City Bucks in Social City, all you'd have to do is download other iPhone applications, such as Zynga Poker (ironically enough), Pretty Pet Salon, Living Social, and so on, as seen at the picture at right. You'd receive any number of City Bucks from each app downloaded, with more free currency being given out if you actually purchased one of these "sponsored" apps. While this is great for the game player, as they are allowed to further their own experience and purchase new items otherwise unavailable to them, it does create a very weird imbalance on Apple's top app charts, as apps that may suffer from bugs, or simply aren't that enjoyable suddenly rise to the top of the free or paid app charts. This "padding" makes other games (those that don't use this incentive-based download feature) look worse by comparison, which Apple claims simply isn't fair.
For now, all apps that contain such incentive-based downloads will still have the currency up for grabs, but only until their developers can release an update that removes it. If they don't, these apps face removal from the app store, and the developers themselves could even be permanently banned from the iOS developer program. We know that this is serious business, as Tech Crunch has reported that some new apps have been rejected from inclusion on the app store because they violated this reinterpreted ruling in the developers terms of service:
3.10: Developers who attempt to manipulate or cheat the user reviews or chart ranking in the App Store with fake or paid reviews, or any other inappropriate methods will be removed from the iOS Developer Program
What does this mean in the long run? Essentially, if you play any mobile version of a Facebook game, like Social City, you'll have to start paying up for your City Cash just like everyone else, until Playdom (in this case) or other developers across the platform decide what to do in terms of advertising and cross-promotional activities. If your apps haven't been updated yet, stock up on all of the free premium currency you can, while you can, as there's no telling when each app will be updated (or removed for good).
Do you have many apps that ask you to download other apps for free currency? What will you do now that those options for free "money" are now being taken away?
JamLegend closes its doors this month; Zynga acquires its talent
JamLegend, a music-games startup was shut down today after three years of trying to compete with the heavy hitters in the music-game genre like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. According to Tech Crunch, the company's employees were headed into new ventures, and it looks like the name of that new venture is Zynga.
Social game giant Zynga has acquired the JamLegend team in a talent acquisition for an unknown sum of money. There's no news yet as to which of Zynga's offices the crew will be heading to, but we can only help to start the rumor mill early with this one. Could Zynga's acquisition of folks skilled in music games mean that they are going to try developing a music game of their own on Facebook? Sure, Zynga's accumulated enough talent over the years to create any number of new and unique games on the platform, but I would be particularly interested in how Zynga would handle a game that very well may be all about sound, rather than the visuals.
We'll make sure to let you know what comes of this acquisition as we know more, so keep checking back.
Should Zynga try making their own version of games like NightClub City? Or is the music-genre one area you don't think they're capable of breaking into?
Social game giant Zynga has acquired the JamLegend team in a talent acquisition for an unknown sum of money. There's no news yet as to which of Zynga's offices the crew will be heading to, but we can only help to start the rumor mill early with this one. Could Zynga's acquisition of folks skilled in music games mean that they are going to try developing a music game of their own on Facebook? Sure, Zynga's accumulated enough talent over the years to create any number of new and unique games on the platform, but I would be particularly interested in how Zynga would handle a game that very well may be all about sound, rather than the visuals.
We'll make sure to let you know what comes of this acquisition as we know more, so keep checking back.
Should Zynga try making their own version of games like NightClub City? Or is the music-genre one area you don't think they're capable of breaking into?
JamLegend closes its doors this month; Zynga acquires its talent
JamLegend, a music-games startup was shut down today after three years of trying to compete with the heavy hitters in the music-game genre like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. According to Tech Crunch, the company's employees were headed into new ventures, and it looks like the name of that new venture is Zynga.
Social game giant Zynga has acquired the JamLegend team in a talent acquisition for an unknown sum of money. There's no news yet as to which of Zynga's offices the crew will be heading to, but we can only help to start the rumor mill early with this one. Could Zynga's acquisition of folks skilled in music games mean that they are going to try developing a music game of their own on Facebook? Sure, Zynga's accumulated enough talent over the years to create any number of new and unique games on the platform, but I would be particularly interested in how Zynga would handle a game that very well may be all about sound, rather than the visuals.
We'll make sure to let you know what comes of this acquisition as we know more, so keep checking back.
Should Zynga try making their own version of games like NightClub City? Or is the music-genre one area you don't think they're capable of breaking into?
Social game giant Zynga has acquired the JamLegend team in a talent acquisition for an unknown sum of money. There's no news yet as to which of Zynga's offices the crew will be heading to, but we can only help to start the rumor mill early with this one. Could Zynga's acquisition of folks skilled in music games mean that they are going to try developing a music game of their own on Facebook? Sure, Zynga's accumulated enough talent over the years to create any number of new and unique games on the platform, but I would be particularly interested in how Zynga would handle a game that very well may be all about sound, rather than the visuals.
We'll make sure to let you know what comes of this acquisition as we know more, so keep checking back.
Should Zynga try making their own version of games like NightClub City? Or is the music-genre one area you don't think they're capable of breaking into?
FarmVille: Watering Can bug fixed; no more missing pop-ups
A fairly substantial bug (or perhaps it would be better called a weakness, rather than a bug) hit FarmVille with the release of the new streamlined ability to use building ingredients and Watering Cans from your gift box - that being an issue particularly with Watering Cans, that would see the three pop-ups associated with growing a single tree not appearing in the game if you used Watering Cans too quickly.
While most users would likely be thrilled with less pop-ups, in these cases, these pop-ups allow you earn more Watering Cans, and even share a free version of your new tree when it's fully grown - two things that most users like and will voluntary post in mass to their news feeds. Zynga has fixed this issue now, however, apparently allowing you to use Watering Cans as fast as your little clicking finger can muster, all while being able to share in the experience with your friends just as you did before.
Have you noticed any other bugs that showed up with the release of quicker building material usage?
While most users would likely be thrilled with less pop-ups, in these cases, these pop-ups allow you earn more Watering Cans, and even share a free version of your new tree when it's fully grown - two things that most users like and will voluntary post in mass to their news feeds. Zynga has fixed this issue now, however, apparently allowing you to use Watering Cans as fast as your little clicking finger can muster, all while being able to share in the experience with your friends just as you did before.
Have you noticed any other bugs that showed up with the release of quicker building material usage?
FarmVille Easter Sneak Peek: Cream Egg Tree & Giant Cream Egg Tree
Forget the Cream Eggs you may receive in the real world every Easter - it looks like Zynga will be releasing two full-grown trees into FarmVille this Easter holiday that will grow those trees year round, without having to buy them in the store! Ok, so no, you won't be able to eat these Cream Eggs, but you will able to see them growing in their bright and colorful goodness for as long as you want, which is always a good thing.
To be specific, the two new trees are the Cream Egg Tree and the Giant Cream Egg Tree, and while neither has an official release date yet, we can only imagine they'll be launching very soon (perhaps as early as tomorrow), since Easter is all but officially upon us in the real world.
Make sure to save up some Farm Cash for when these trees release, as they'll likely cost 5 Farm Cash and 10 Farm Cash for the normal and giant versions, respectively. We'll make sure to let you know the exact details of these trees when they launch.
To be specific, the two new trees are the Cream Egg Tree and the Giant Cream Egg Tree, and while neither has an official release date yet, we can only imagine they'll be launching very soon (perhaps as early as tomorrow), since Easter is all but officially upon us in the real world.
Make sure to save up some Farm Cash for when these trees release, as they'll likely cost 5 Farm Cash and 10 Farm Cash for the normal and giant versions, respectively. We'll make sure to let you know the exact details of these trees when they launch.
FarmVille Animal Sneak Peek: Bunny Sheep, New Forest Pony, White Duckling and more
We've come across images of four new animals that will be launching in FarmVille in the near future, with one of these animals being part of the upcoming Easter celebration in the game. This animal is the Bunny Sheep, and while Sheep breeders might not get much out of this new animals (as it is all white, after all), those who simply like collecting sheep, regardless of their color, shouldn't be disappointed.
The other three animals are the New Forest Pony, New Forest Pony Foal (of course bred from Pony in the Horse Stable), and the White Duckling. We're not sure if this White Duckling will simply be added to the Duck Pond feature on the fly, or if he will be released along with some new adult ducks to increase our interaction with the cute little fella, but we'll make sure to let you know what happens officially when the time comes.
What do you think will happen when the White Duckling launches? Will he turn into new types of Ducks, or will he just fall in line with the Brown and Yellow ducklings already available in the game?
The other three animals are the New Forest Pony, New Forest Pony Foal (of course bred from Pony in the Horse Stable), and the White Duckling. We're not sure if this White Duckling will simply be added to the Duck Pond feature on the fly, or if he will be released along with some new adult ducks to increase our interaction with the cute little fella, but we'll make sure to let you know what happens officially when the time comes.
What do you think will happen when the White Duckling launches? Will he turn into new types of Ducks, or will he just fall in line with the Brown and Yellow ducklings already available in the game?
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