Why social game maker Zynga wants a patent on virtual currencies
Zynga, the creator of social networking games like FarmVille and Mafia Wars, has filed a patent on purchased in-game currency. Online games have long...
Facebook Credits expands reach globally in deal with PlaySpan
Facebook has teamed up with social monetization firm PlaySpan to expand its reach to more users around the globe for its Facebook Credits virtual...
RockYou spreads “Deal of the Day” to other Facebook game makers
RockYou, the maker of social games and ad services for social media, said today it is working with other game developers to integrate its...
Google confirms acquisition of virtual currency firm Jambool
Confirming earlier rumors, Google has announced the acquisition of virtual-currency startup Jambool for an undisclosed price. Jambool confirmed the deal in a letter on...