Zynga’s turnaround: How once-beleaguered game company plans for 2019 growth
Zynga went public in 2011, and it grew quickly on the strength of social games like FarmVille. But it hit the skids in 2013, and...
Zynga hits Q4 earnings targets as CEO says ‘turnaround is now complete’
Zynga reported a slight $559,000 profit on revenue of $249 million for the fourth quarter that ended December 31, surpassing its own targets. CEO...
The DeanBeat — What’s the best way to experience a game for the first time?
2019 is only 25 days old, but I feel my pile of shame is already growing. I am falling behind on games this week....
GamesBeat Summit 2019: Announcing the next four speakers
January is at its midway mark, GamesBeat Summit 2019 is closer than ever, and it’s time to introduce four new great speakers: Ted Price,...
Zynga will buy 80% of Empires & Puzzles maker Small Giant Games for $560 million
Zynga has agreed to acquire the Helsinki-based mobile game maker Small Giant Games, the creator of the hit title Empires & Puzzles. Zynga will...
Zynga ramps from ‘fix it’ mode to ‘grow it’ mode as Q3 revenue hits $233 million
Zynga is shifting gears from its “fix it” mode to “grow it” mode as the company reported strong earnings results for the third quarter...
Zynga announces new Harry Potter, Game of Thrones mobile games
Zynga is investing in a number of new games, including casual titles based on the Harry Potter and Game of Thrones licenses. The Harry...
Zynga takes over Star Wars: Commander and NaturalMotion studio will make a Star Wars mobile game
Zynga has cut a multiyear deal with Disney to make a future Star Wars game, giving the publisher access to one of the biggest...
Zynga gets Q2 boost from Words with Friends, Poker, CSR2
Zynga now generates more than 90 percent of its revenue from mobile games and just 10 percent from its legacy Facebook desktop games. And...
Zynga buys 1010 maker Gram Games for $250 million
Zynga has acquired 1010 mobile game maker Gram Games for $250 million in cash plus other considerations. Frank Gibeau, CEO of San Francisco-based Zynga,...