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Zynga Co-Founder Leaving the Company

Zynga Co-Founder Leaving the Company

Justin Waldron is venturing out on his own again.

Metal Gear Solid: Social Ops Shutting Down on December 13th
Zynga Founder: “Right Now, I’m Pretty Bored With All Games”

Zynga Founder: “Right Now, I’m Pretty Bored With All Games”

Also wants a game to addict him again like Farmville did (seriously).

Treachery of Ciel Ark is NOT Sega’s Skies of Arcadia Sequel

Treachery of Ciel Ark is NOT Sega’s Skies of Arcadia Sequel

But it still sounds quite cool.

Insomniac Trademarks “Bad Dinos”, New Online Social Game?

Insomniac Trademarks “Bad Dinos”, New Online Social Game?

The developer could be following up on its last venture, Outernauts.

Zynga Loses Three More Executives, Two from Facebook Games Division

Zynga Loses Three More Executives, Two from Facebook Games Division

The blood-letting continues at the once-popular Facebook games developer.

Don Mattrick: “Zynga Yet to Realize Its Full Potential”

Don Mattrick: “Zynga Yet to Realize Its Full Potential”

The former Xbox head states that he is proud to partner with founder Mark Pincus.

Former Playfish Co-Founder: Big Publishers Distracted by Next Generation Consoles

Former Playfish Co-Founder: Big Publishers Distracted by Next Generation Consoles

Ignoring new opportunities in growing markets like mobile.

Square Enix Opens “Smileworks” Indonesia Branch

Square Enix Opens “Smileworks” Indonesia Branch

The House of Final Fantasy continues its expansion plans.

Destiny Of Spirits Trailer and Screenshots from E3: Unlock a New World

Destiny Of Spirits Trailer and Screenshots from E3: Unlock a New World

And also beat up hapless bosses. Fun!

Zynga’s Business Strategy is Terrible, Rely Too Much on Their Own Data – Former Employee

Zynga’s Business Strategy is Terrible, Rely Too Much on Their Own Data – Former Employee

A recently laid off Zynga employee details the social games developer's many failing.

Former Zynga Employee: “I’d Give Them Another 2 to 3 Years”

Former Zynga Employee: “I’d Give Them Another 2 to 3 Years”

Also, about 5 percent or less of users on average pay real money in Zynga games.

Zynga Cuts 520 Jobs, Closes Offices in Four Cities

Zynga Cuts 520 Jobs, Closes Offices in Four Cities

Cost cutting measures and a re-focus on mobile are motivating the social media developer.

Facebook Q1 2013 Game Revenue Data in – Zynga Not Doing So Well

Facebook Q1 2013 Game Revenue Data in – Zynga Not Doing So Well

Social game dev's growth "hasn't been as awesome as everyone had hoped".

Zynga Partners With HBO and Disruptor Beam for Game of Thrones Social Game

Zynga Partners With HBO and Disruptor Beam for Game of Thrones Social Game

All men must die...online!

Zynga Shutting Down Games “To Better Position Ourselves for Long-Term”

Zynga Shutting Down Games “To Better Position Ourselves for Long-Term”

COO Dan Ko talks about having the best leaders in the right teams.

Zynga to Shut Down Four More Games, Suffers Decrease in Daily and Monthly Active Users

Zynga to Shut Down Four More Games, Suffers Decrease in Daily and Monthly Active Users

The Ville, Empires & Allies, Dream Zoo and Zynga City to be shut down.

SimCity Social Shutting Down on June 14th

SimCity Social Shutting Down on June 14th

The Facebook game will be closing up in less than two months.

Ubisoft Montreal Head: “No Room for B-Games in Market”

Ubisoft Montreal Head: “No Room for B-Games in Market”

Yannis Mallat sees a continuation of recent market trends going forward.

EA: “Gaming Isn’t Mass Market Yet”, “Closest is Social and Mobile Spaces”

EA: “Gaming Isn’t Mass Market Yet”, “Closest is Social and Mobile Spaces”

Richard Hilleman considers gaming to be "the fringe".