Zynga's new game: cut costs, jobs
Zynga said Wednesday it was cutting staff by 18 percent amid ongoing losses, as the social games pioneer seeks to reboot its strategy.
Business
May 6, 2015
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News tagged with social gaming
Gaming group Zynga brings founder back as CEO
Zynga, the struggling social gaming group, announced Wednesday that co-founder Mark Pincus would return as top executive, less than two years after being replaced.
Business
Apr 8, 2015
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China's Tencent 2014 net profit up 54 percent
Chinese Internet giant Tencent said its net profit was up 54 percent at 23.81 billion yuan ($3.82 billion) in 2014 helped by "rapid development" of mobile gaming and social networking.
Business
Mar 18, 2015
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Zynga closing China studio as earnings disappoint
Zynga on Thursday announced it is closing its China studio as the social games pioneer reported earnings that disappointed investors.
Business
Feb 12, 2015
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Generation Z: Born in the digital age
Facebook? Of course. Books? Definitely not. Video games? For sure. Sport? No way. Speed? Yes. Patience? Not so much.
Other
Feb 11, 2015
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Facebook games may actually do some good in your life
The next time you berate yourself for wasting an evening playing Farmville on Facebook, think again. If you were playing with Mom, Dad or Aunt Carmen, you were actually helping to strengthen family bonds.
Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2014
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Reputation and online buzz
Reputation is an asset to cherish, whether corporate, institutional or personal. In the age of social media, however, reputation is more fragile than ever. News of a simple mistake or misjudged action can spread rapidly via ...
Economics & Business
Nov 13, 2014
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Tokyo Game Show: On the hunt for the next Minecraft
The staggering $2.5 billion that Microsoft has just shelled out for Minecraft and its quirky graphics will be foremost in developers' minds at the Tokyo Game Show this week, where simple yet immersive games are expected to ...
Software
Sep 16, 2014
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Amazon to pay $1bn for gaming site Twitch: report
Amazon is buying the videogame platform Twitch for $1 billion, bringing it access to millions of people who watch games being played on the site, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
Business
Aug 25, 2014
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Gamer disclaimer: Virtual worlds can be as fulfilling as real life
Step aside Olympians – the new sporting pursuit of choice may soon be professional gaming. Electronic sports (or esports) are now mainstream, drawing more than a million viewers in large tournaments and offering prizes ...
Other
Aug 15, 2014
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