Google+ games attacks the heart of Facebook’s revenues (poll)
There’s a reason why Google seems like it’s in a big rush to get games up and running on its Google+ social network. That’s...
Facebook strikes back at Google with its own game enhancements
Fighting back against Google’s new social game platform, Facebook announced its own game announcements today. The enhancements are part of a larger set of...
More gamers are spending real money on virtual goods, and women are spending more than men
One out of every three online gamers is spending real money on virtual goods, according to a new study by Visa’s PlaySpan and VG...
Why game developers hate the Facebook-Zynga marriage, and how Google+ can benefit
Facebook game developers were furious when they found out about the tight relationship between Facebook and Zynga. If Google properly channels that anger, it...
Game developers hoping to launch Google+ games within weeks
It’s no secret that Google is preparing an applications platform for its Google+ social network. Game developers say they’re looking forward to making games...
Call it GlobalVille: Zynga to launch version of CityVille on Tencent’s network in China
In its biggest diversification beyond Facebook to date, game maker Zynga is announcing today that it has partnered with social network Tencent in China and...
Google drops hint about games coming for Google+
Google accidentally confirmed that you’ll soon be able to play games on Google+. The company temporarily posted help pages confirming the existence of an...
Facebook describes how to design the best social games
What’s the key to making a successful Facebook game? Just ask Gareth Davis, a platform manager at Facebook, who has seen thousands of social...
Facebook’s biggest untapped opportunities for game developers
Zynga may look like the all-powerful, dominant game publisher on Facebook. But Facebook wants you to know it’s not too late to get in...
Updated: Facebook to share ad revenue with Zynga, SEC filing reveals
[Updated: Facebook has made a statement about the filing.] Social games maker Zynga it has a revenue-sharing agreement with Facebook. The agreement, disclosed in...