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You’re the (Nexus) One That I Want: Confessions of an iPhone Lover Gone Astray
To protect the innocent, names have been changed. In this publication, a once-faithful iPhone lover will be referred to with a fictional Twitter name: @madluv4iPhn. A recent tweet: @madluv4iPhn Dear iPhone - I've met someone new named the Nexus One. I'm strangely attracted to her and need a few days to figure ...)
What SOPA Means for Gaming PR
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Casual Connect 2011: Games Industry Fishbowl?
With Casual Connect, the fish analogy is easy. You're gathered in Seattle, surrounded by the sea, partying in aquariums, and hell, I even roomed with a finned friend this year. Our hotel pet (affectionately and temporarily named Sarah) stayed in her fishbowl out of necessity. But will the casual gaming ...)
Foursquare Badge Fun, from Super Bowl to Subtle Snark
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Angry Birds Super Bowl Ad's Got Game
Angry Bird players are set for a special bonus this Super Bowl Sunday. The iPhone game's upcoming 30-second commercial is all the buzz today - apparently, it will feature an embedded code to unlock a secret new level. According to AdAge, "the spot will be the first Super Bowl ad ...)
Refunding a Free Admission: Taking Care of Customers in F2P
Last week, on the TriplePoint blog, I wrote a short piece about taking care of angry customers when the service has been poor. I advised providers to be forthright, humble, and to make an immediate reparatory gesture for best results. Karma, it seems, is a real kick in the teeth ...)
Snarky Facebook RPG Fantasy University Now Open to All
Fantasy University, the pop-culture referencing, snarktastic, Facebook-based roleplaying game from TriplePoint client Simutronics (which we previewed), entered open beta today - meaning, unlike before, anyone with a Facebook account can get in on the Harry-Potter-on-acid antics. Here's the press release: ELANTHIA - October 20, 2010 Fantasy University, the premier fallback institution for ...Archive | PetVille RSS feed for this section
PetVille Celebrates Fall With Cabin/Camping Items, Halloween Contest
PetVille seems to be taking a page out of YoVille’s playbook with their new item theme, as the game’s Outdoor Store now offers a slew of items that will allow you to decorate for a trip into the great outdoors. In other fall-related news, we see the announcement of a new Halloween design contest that [...]
Block Party Invitations, More Enchanted Castle Decorations – PetVille Updates!
21. September 2010
If you’ve finally finished building your Enchanted Castle in PetVille, you’ll be happy to know that developer Zynga has added more items to the Enchanted Castle store for your to furnish your newly unlocked room. In addition, Zynga is planning a Block Party event in the game, but they need users’ help in triggering the [...]
Zynga 8 Game Challenge – $24,000 Giveaway in 24 Hours!
13. September 2010
Do you want to win $1,000? Of course you do! And wouldn’t you know it – Zynga wants you to as well! For today, and today only, Zynga is holding the 8 Game Challenge, rewarding $24,000 over today’s 24 hour period. While the promotion officially began at 12:01 AM this morning, you have until 11:59 [...]
Build An Enchanted Castle in PetVille With Help From Friends
12. September 2010
If you’ve already unlocked the Magic Door to the Enchanted Kindgom in PetVille, you were likely wondering when the Enchanted Castle would be ready to build in the game. Luckily for all of us, the time for waiting is over, and you can now build a castle of your very own to decorate and enjoy. [...]
Labor Day Mystery Crate, Win Enchanted Kingdom Items – PetVille Labor Day Event!
5. September 2010
It seems that most Zynga games are throwing Labor Day events this weekend, and PetVille is no exception. The PetVille Labor Day event comes in two parts. The first part will allow users to enter into a contest to win the entire Enchanted Kingdom collection, while the second comes in the form of a themed [...]
zLotto – Win Prizes in FarmVille, FrontierVille, PetVille, YoVille and Mafia Wars
28. August 2010
Zynga has launched an entirely new website and giveaway system outside of Facebook proper, that uses a Zynga-based account, along with your Facebook account, to offer you free prizes in five of their games: FarmVille, YoVille, PetVille and Mafia Wars – FrontierVille prizes are coming soon. The website and promotion are called zLotto, and they [...]
Bambi Available In PetVille; Asian Isles in Treasure Isle – Zynga Updates!
27. August 2010
Zynga has been busy updating their games this week, as both PetVille and Treasure Isle are offering new items to users. In Treasure Isle, we see the release of a completely new set of islands, ready to be searched and explored, and in PetVille, we see the release a new limited edition, Enchanted Kingdom themed [...]
Unlock the Enchanted Kingdom Magic Door in PetVille
24. August 2010
While it may not seem like much time has passed since the Fairy Meadows Magic Door was released in PetVille, Zynga has moved ahead to a third door, this one to the Enchanted Kingdom, a world full of magic and fairytale-like whimsy. You’ll find your first key to open the door when first logging into [...]
New Rooms, Furniture Clearance Sale – PetVille Updates!
12. August 2010
Zynga has been pretty busy updating PetVille this week. Not only have we seen the addition of new items (including limited edition items) in the growing Midnight Crypt theme, but now, we’ve seen players being given a place to store all of those items, via a home expansion. Also, a clearance sale is taking place [...]
Midnight Crypt Items, Magic Door Survey, Quests – PetVille Game Updates!
11. August 2010
A lot has happened in PetVille recently, both in the release of new items, and in the general flow of the gameplay. Zynga has not only added new items to the game’s store in the Midnight Crypt theme, but they’ve also revamped the Quest system to provide you with more goals to complete over time. [...]
PetVille Midnight Crypt Items, YoVille Moroccan Accessories – Zynga Game Updates!
5. August 2010
Welcome to another edition of Zynga Game Updates! In this installment, we see a slew of new items being released in two of Zynga’s games – PetVille and YoVille. In PetVille, a new theme of items, entitled Midnight Crypt, has been launched, while you can now purchase even more Moroccan themed items in YoVille. PetVille [...]
PetVille Messy Pet Challenge, Cafe World Game Cards – Zynga Game Updates!
4. August 2010
If you play either PetVille or Cafe World, you’ll be happy to hear about these new updates that will affect you in Zynga’s games. The PetVille update sees the release of new Challenges, including the Messy Pet Challenge, while Cafe World players now have the opportunity to pick up Cafe World game cards in real-world [...]
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