By Nadia Oxford on Nov 9, 2011 in Business, Facebook, Game Development
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Imagine a Final Fantasy-themed social game. Imagine your Facebook wall plastered with requests from friends who need a fistful of gil to buy themselves a sweet black Chocobo.
It might sound like a nightmare scenario to some, but a Final Fantasy social game is indeed in the works, and we can think of a few fans who will be happy to play it. Oh, and don’t panic: there are no current plans to bring the game to Facebook, so your wall will remain clean for now.
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By Nadia Oxford on Oct 13, 2011 in Facebook, Free Games, MMO Games
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There are hundreds of free social games available on the internet, and they span a multitude of genres, which makes finding a place to start a bit intimidating. The second half of our guide to the best social games will help you get a handle on games for Facebook and other social networks by listing the best available entries in the Racing/Sports genre, the Simulation genre, and the Family/Kids genre.
TOP 5 CAR/RACING/SPORTS SOCIAL GAMES
Car Town — If you...
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By Nadia Oxford on Oct 12, 2011 in Facebook, Free Games, MMO Games
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Social games are fecund animals: they’re everywhere, they’re readily available, they’re generally free to play, and they would love your company. However, despite persistent rumors to the contrary, not all social games are created equal. There are hundreds of entries in dozens of categories, including Adventure, Arcade, Simulation, Strategy, Racing, Family, Board Games, and more.
Interested in getting into social games, but have no idea where to...
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By Scott Steinberg on Aug 29, 2011 in Business, Digital Distribution, Disruptive Tech
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By Nadia Oxford on Aug 29, 2011 in Game Development, Social Games, Video Games
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“Good gameplay matters more than good graphics.” We keep saying it, and it’s true, for the most part: The simple, angular shapes that build Tetris are universally recognized and loved, whereas even the most wonderfully built character model probably wouldn’t garner a second look from the mainstream.
But while in our heart of hearts we understand that gameplay matters more than graphics, we can’t help but steal a very intense look at...
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Scott Steinberg is the CEO of video game consulting firm TechSavvy Global, and founder of GameExec magazine and Game Industry TV. Hailed as a top technology and video game expert by dozens of publications from USA Today to Forbes and NPR, he’s covered the field for 400+ outlets from Playboy to Rolling Stone. A frequent on-air analyst for networks like ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN, he’s also the author of Video Game Marketing and PR.