Zynga credits focus on legacy hits Words With Friends and Zynga Poker for positive Q4 earnings

Thanks to some of its legacy games, Zynga had a good financial fourth quarter for 2016.

The mobile and social game publisher reported GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles, or earned) revenue of $190.5 million. This is on the high-end of its guidance range, and the number is also a 3 percent increase year-over-year and up 4 percent over the previous quarter. Bookings were at $201.5 million, up 11 percent year-over-year. Zynga attributed the success to strong performances from established franchises like Words With Friends (which came out eight years ago) and Zynga Poker (which is 10 years old).