Target Stores First to Sell Facebook Credits Gift Cards

Target Stores First to Sell Facebook Credits Gift Cards

Beginning this Sunday, Target (a TriplePoint client) will be the first retailer to carry Facebook Credits gift cards in stores nationwide. This is great news for social gamers who can't (or prefer not to) use a credit card to make online purchases, but still want to use premium virtual currency ...

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New iPods, Game Center, iOS 4.1: Apple September Event Round-Up

New iPods, Game Center, iOS 4.1: Apple September Event Round-Up

Apple hosted their annual music event today in sunny San Francisco and they certainly brought out the big guns for this event, holding nothing back and unveiling a ton of new products and services. iOS 4.1 Releases Next Week, Includes Game Center The first new announcement of the day was when Apple ...

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5 Reasons Facebook Places Matters for Social Games

5 Reasons Facebook Places Matters for Social Games

I've never "played" Foursquare, but I have used it. To me, most location based check-in apps (like Foursquare & Gowalla) are more of a novelty than anything. You don't have to look too hard to find a debate on whether or not this type of geocaching should be considered a ...

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PR 101 for Indie Game Developers

PR 101 for Indie Game Developers

TriplePoint's Chris Heintz had the opportunity to give an updated version of his 'PR for iPhone Games' talk to the New York Gaming Meetup last Tuesday. Focusing on indie development publicity for multiple platforms, the presentation walks viewers through the What, Why and How of doing PR - whether budgets ...

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Party in the XBLA: The Power and Beauty of Video Game Music

Party in the XBLA: The Power and Beauty of Video Game Music

Most of us non-Miley Cyrus fans are tired of hearing the song “Party in the USA.” From the clichéd opening rift to the seemingly simple lyrics, I hope that it is a fad that will soon die out. But still, people young and old scream at the ...

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Fantasy University Beta Key Giveaway

Fantasy University Beta Key Giveaway

Hey you Facebook-gamin' Frisky readers - remember yesterday when we told you that Fantasy University from Triplepoint client Simutronics had just entered closed beta on Facebook? Well, if you want to try it out for yourself, we snagged a couple of beta keys to let you do just that! To win ...

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Start Building Your Underground Storage Cellar in FarmVille

Start Building Your Underground Storage Cellar in FarmVille

Back in May, we were told that underground storage would be coming to FarmVille in the future, and that time is now, as all users have been given a free Storage Cellar, that can be placed on less land than it takes for a single plot of a crop. The underground ...

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Mafia Wars Cheats, Tips, Tricks and Strategies to Be Top Don

Mafia Wars Cheats, Tips, Tricks and Strategies to Be Top Don

Mafia Wars is one of Zynga's oldest games, and it's also one of the most complex - so complex in fact, that it can be easy to become overwhelmed when you're first starting in the game, or even if you just take a break of a week or two! We're ...

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FarmVille Gearhead Ribbon, Frontier Chainsaw, & More – Zynga Game Updates!

10. August 2010

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FarmVille Gearhead Ribbon, Frontier Chainsaw, & More – Zynga Game Updates!

Quite a few updates have been launched in Zynga’s games so far this week, with three particular updates taking place in FarmVille, Mafia Wars and FishVille. In FarmVille, we see the addition of a vehicle-centric ribbon, while Mafia Wars (in association with FrontierVille) is offering a very unique Chainsaw to players. Finally, you can pick [...]

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Bayou Items, Discovery Log Collection Update – FishVille Updates!

6. August 2010

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Bayou Items, Discovery Log Collection Update – FishVille Updates!

Zynga’s FishVille has updated quite a bit since we last spoke, with the developer adding not only a new set of Bayou themed items, but also launching a new section in the Fish & Treasures tab of the Discovery Log. New Bayou Items Now Available If you’ve been keeping track of the Bayou theme of [...]

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FishVille Cheats, Tips, Tricks, Bonuses and Strategies for Aquarium Sim Success

2. August 2010

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FishVille Cheats, Tips, Tricks, Bonuses and Strategies for Aquarium Sim Success

Here are some tips and tricks to keep you from swimming with the fishes in Zynga’s FishVille on Facebook. Thanks to Gamezebo for providing some sweet strategies, and you can find more information in their full FishVille walkthrough. If you have more tips, tricks, cheats or ways to beat your friends in FishVille, make yourself [...]

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Zynga Gaming Updates: Free FarmVille Fuel Via Mafia Wars, FishVille Bayou Items

29. July 2010

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Zynga Gaming Updates: Free FarmVille Fuel Via Mafia Wars, FishVille Bayou Items

A couple of updates have hit the world of Zynga’s Facebook games this week, with a new addition to FarmVille allowing users to receive free fuel thanks to a cross-promotion with Mafia Wars, and the addition of new Cajun Bayou items in FishVille. Level Up in Mafia Wars – Receive Free Fuel in FarmVille After [...]

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Zynga Gaming Updates: YoVille Moroccan Bedroom Items, Treasure Isle Boats, & FishVille Bayou Items

22. July 2010

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Zynga Gaming Updates: YoVille Moroccan Bedroom Items, Treasure Isle Boats, & FishVille Bayou Items

Zynga has been hard at work updating a few of its game this week, including the release of new Moroccan themed bedroom items in YoVille, a Bayou themed item set in FishVille, and new boats in Treasure Isle. Let’s take a look at all three, shall we? Bring A Taste of Morocco to Your YoVille [...]

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Zynga Gaming Updates: Sargassum Angler Swims into FishVille, YoVille Holds Clearance Sale on Hollywood/World Cup Items

13. July 2010

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Zynga Gaming Updates: Sargassum Angler Swims into FishVille, YoVille Holds Clearance Sale on Hollywood/World Cup Items

In the realm of Facebook gaming, there’s no developer bigger than Zynga, and perhaps that’s because the developer continually updates their games on a regular basis. In this case, the latest game updates come from FishVille and YoVille. In FishVille, we see the release of a new limited edition fish, while YoVille is now holding [...]

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Zynga Game Updates: New Maps in Treasure Isle, New Fairy Meadows Items in PetVille, & A Discovery Log in FishVille

12. July 2010

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Zynga Game Updates: New Maps in Treasure Isle, New Fairy Meadows Items in PetVille, & A Discovery Log in FishVille

Zynga was incredibly busy this weekend, updating Treasure Isle, PetVille, and FishVille with new content. In Treasure Isle, we see the launch of new maps, while new Fairy Meadows items are now available for your home in PetVille. Finally, FishVille players can now compete against friends to finish their new Discovery Logs. Mysterious Seas Available [...]

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The Next Wave of Deep Sea Items Are Now Available in FishVille

9. July 2010

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The Next Wave of Deep Sea Items Are Now Available in FishVille

If you’ve been eagerly anticipating the launch of new Deep Sea Abyss decorations in FishVille then wait no more, as Zynga has released a new batch of items in the theme. This release is larger than the other two waves we’ve seen in this theme, as there are seven new items to choose from. Two [...]

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Pick Up the Bobtail Squid in FishVille While It’s Still Available

7. July 2010

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Pick Up the Bobtail Squid in FishVille While It’s Still Available

There is a new limited edition creature available in FishVille, and it comes in the form of a Hawaiian Bobtail Squid. First things first – this is purely a decorative animal; that is, it doesn’t grow, and it can’t be sold for a profit after feeding it. In fact, the Squid doesn’t need fed at [...]

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Only Two Days Left to Purchase 4th of July Items in FishVille

6. July 2010

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Only Two Days Left to Purchase 4th of July Items in FishVille

If you didn’t have a chance to play FishVille over the 4th of July weekend, you probably haven’t taken a look at the themed items now available in the game’s store. For a limited time; that is, for just two more days, you can do so – let’s take a look at what you’ll find. [...]

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New Items Now Available in FishVille’s Deep Sea Theme

6. July 2010

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New Items Now Available in FishVille’s Deep Sea Theme

After releasing the first set of items in the Deep Sea Abyss theme at the end of June, Zynga has expanded the theme to contain a few more items – here’s a look at what’s now available. First, there’s the Commersons Frog that we told you about earlier today, and it comes alongside another limited [...]

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New FishVille Fish: Commersons Frog

6. July 2010

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New FishVille Fish: Commersons Frog

There’s a new limited edition fish in FishVille, and it happens to fit into the game’s current Deep Sea item theme. The fish is called the Commersons Frog, and it’s a fairly chubby orange fish that is available for 12 Sand Dollars. The Commersons Frog grows to maturity in 6 days, making it one of [...]

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