Categories Posted inin Technology Zynga finally says it will shut down Draw Something developer OMGPOP that it bought for $180M Posted byby Dean Takahashi August 5, 2013 2 min The move represents another retreat under new CEO Don Mattrick. Continue Reading 2 min
Categories Posted inin Technology RealNetworks’ Rob Glaser rolls the dice on sweepstakes contest in social casino game Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 31, 2013 2 min The founder of RealNetworks has a new way to boost engagement for GameHouse Casino Plus game. Continue Reading 2 min
Categories Posted inin Technology Google trumpets early success of Play game services on Android Posted byby Jeff Grubb July 29, 2013 3 min Google claims that over 1,000 games integrated Google Play Game Services since its launch two months ago. Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Technology Zynga will not 'pursue a license for real-money [gambling] in the U.S.' Posted byby Jeff Grubb July 25, 2013 1 min Zynga is sticking to casual social games to make its money in the U.S. Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Technology Nexon invests in Brian Reynolds’ SecretNewCo game startup Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 17, 2013 2 min Nexon has formed a strategic relationship with the former chief game designer at Zynga Continue Reading 2 min
Categories Posted inin Technology Bitstrips bootstraps social comics on Facebook to 10M users and 50M unique cartoons Posted byby GamesBeat July 16, 2013 3 min Zero to ten million users in less than seven months might just make social cartoon startup Bitstrips the hottest startup you've never heard of. Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Technology BlueBat unveils BlueBox social gamification engine for casinos (exclusive) Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 16, 2013 2 min BlueBox plans to equip gambling companies so they can compete in games. Continue Reading 2 min
Categories Posted inin Technology Kabam shareholders raise $38.5M in secondary offering at $700 million valuation Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 15, 2013 3 min The money is going to existing shareholders and employees but not the company itself. Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Technology Why ex-Xbox boss Don Mattrick may be Zynga’s savior Posted byby Jason Wilson July 10, 2013 3 min Zynga has all the resources a company needs to stage a big comeback. All it needs now is the proper leadership. Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Technology Zynga readies its real-money gambling apps for Facebook Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 10, 2013 3 min Apps use Zynga's social features and Bwin's regulated gambling game. Continue Reading 3 min