So you've finally finished your Cafe World Super Stove -- now what? Many complain that their stoves disappear when they're completed, but they're actually semi-hidden in the in-game store. To locate your stove, click on the 'Functional' icon at the bottom of the screen (the icon with orange and blue gears).
cafe world functional menu icon
Once you click the gears icon, you will open the list of functional items,and you'll see several rows of stoves. The Cafe World Super Stove is located on the top row, next to last stove. It has the word 'HOT!' next to it and if you have a stove ready to go, it will also have a x1 next to it as well.
cafe world menu
The next step is to place the Super Stove in your cafe. Click on the Super Stove image, hold and drag the stove into your restaurant, and place where desired. Then -- let the cooking commence.
If you want to start building another stove, click on the Super Stove icon (the one with the blue wrench), buy a new frame and start the process all over again. For more information on how you build your own stove, read this guide: Cafe World: How to build your own Super Stove. Better hurry though, the Super Stoves might not be around much longer, and you'll miss your chance for one-click cooking.
How many Super Stoves do you have in your cafe so far?
Hiển thị các bài đăng có nhãn zynga. Hiển thị tất cả bài đăng
Hiển thị các bài đăng có nhãn zynga. Hiển thị tất cả bài đăng
Thứ Tư, 15 tháng 2, 2012
What is your greatest Facebook game accomplishment?
At first glance, Facebook games seem like they're rather simplistic and easy to complete. But those of us who are dedicated players who spend a ton of time in these games understand that there are many accomplishments in these social games that are more difficult to achieve. Just like any typical game there are achievements, levels to earn, rewards and loot to either find or purchase, and quite an amount of dedication that can be put in to your game of choice to "beat the game". Similar to many traditional MMO-style games, social games don't really have a finish line. Even when you are the highest possible level in your favorite game, there is still content to consume such as visiting neighbors, new collections, or decorating your space with bigger and better items.
Occasionally, a game will release a feature that takes an extraordinary amount of either time, money, cooperation from friends, or a combination of all of the above. There are items that take an immense amount of perseverance, such as the Pandora Jackalope in Happy Pets that requires you to log in for 14 days straight to achieve, or the FarmVille puppy maturing into a full grown dog after many days of continuing to feed it. There are also exclusive items that take a ton of real life money to buy, such as the $40+ Unwither Ring in FarmVille. And lately, there seems to be a ton of items that require many pieces in order to build, like the Happy Pets Horse Stable, the Super Stove or Spice Rack in Cafe World, the PetVille Attic behind the Tahiki Magic Door, or the Nursery Barn in FarmVille.
Treasure Isle Level 40
If you've completed one of these, you know how exciting it is to finally unlock that item or functionality that you've been waiting for. Personally, the accomplishment that I am most proud of is my dog in FarmVille. Logging in every day to feed her was a ton of fun, and once she finally grew into an adult dog I felt an amount of pride that has been unrivaled so far in any other game for me. Unlocking all of the Mastery Fish in FishVille has also been a major preoccupation of our time here at Games.com - The Blog.
What is your greatest Facebook game accomplishment? Perhaps it's completing a YoVille puzzle collection, or reaching level 100 in Mafia Wars? Maybe it's getting all the items from a mystery box or finishing your backyard in PetVille?
Occasionally, a game will release a feature that takes an extraordinary amount of either time, money, cooperation from friends, or a combination of all of the above. There are items that take an immense amount of perseverance, such as the Pandora Jackalope in Happy Pets that requires you to log in for 14 days straight to achieve, or the FarmVille puppy maturing into a full grown dog after many days of continuing to feed it. There are also exclusive items that take a ton of real life money to buy, such as the $40+ Unwither Ring in FarmVille. And lately, there seems to be a ton of items that require many pieces in order to build, like the Happy Pets Horse Stable, the Super Stove or Spice Rack in Cafe World, the PetVille Attic behind the Tahiki Magic Door, or the Nursery Barn in FarmVille.
Treasure Isle Level 40
If you've completed one of these, you know how exciting it is to finally unlock that item or functionality that you've been waiting for. Personally, the accomplishment that I am most proud of is my dog in FarmVille. Logging in every day to feed her was a ton of fun, and once she finally grew into an adult dog I felt an amount of pride that has been unrivaled so far in any other game for me. Unlocking all of the Mastery Fish in FishVille has also been a major preoccupation of our time here at Games.com - The Blog.
What is your greatest Facebook game accomplishment? Perhaps it's completing a YoVille puzzle collection, or reaching level 100 in Mafia Wars? Maybe it's getting all the items from a mystery box or finishing your backyard in PetVille?
Zynga & 7-Eleven promo update from San Diego, CA
Zynga 7-Eleven Promotion
The Zynga & 7-Eleven promotion is well underway, and has now been rolled out to just about all 7-Elevens across the United States. Being a huge Zynga fan myself, I stopped at a store near my work to check out what items they had available. They were in the middle of hanging up all of the signage for this exclusive promotion, but I did manage to snag some pictures of a few of the items. If you live in San Diego, you have a ton of stores available to scour for items. There are a massive amount of FarmVille, YoVille, and Mafia Wars themed food and drinks. Check out the pictures and commentary after the break!
The Slurpee drinks were available in FarmVille, Mafia Wars, and YoVille cups. The most notable thing about this promotion is that the exclusive promo codes are printed right on the outside of the cup, meaning that anyone can walk in and take a picture of the code. Note: I did end up buying this cup, and I already redeemed the code. Don't try to be sneaky!
Every kind of sandwich has a code on it, hidden behind a peel-away sticker. There is an entire case full of these codes, so there is definitely no shortage.
Unfortunately, the location I stopped at was still in the process of hanging up all of their promo art, so I only got to snap a picture of it on the counter instead of hanging up.
If you're not sure where to find a 7-Eleven in San Diego, you must live inside of a cave because they're everywhere! The 7-Eleven website has a handy store locator that will help you find the store nearest you. Have any pictures from your local store? Email them to editors@games.com to be featured here on the blog!
The Zynga & 7-Eleven promotion is well underway, and has now been rolled out to just about all 7-Elevens across the United States. Being a huge Zynga fan myself, I stopped at a store near my work to check out what items they had available. They were in the middle of hanging up all of the signage for this exclusive promotion, but I did manage to snag some pictures of a few of the items. If you live in San Diego, you have a ton of stores available to scour for items. There are a massive amount of FarmVille, YoVille, and Mafia Wars themed food and drinks. Check out the pictures and commentary after the break!
The Slurpee drinks were available in FarmVille, Mafia Wars, and YoVille cups. The most notable thing about this promotion is that the exclusive promo codes are printed right on the outside of the cup, meaning that anyone can walk in and take a picture of the code. Note: I did end up buying this cup, and I already redeemed the code. Don't try to be sneaky!
Every kind of sandwich has a code on it, hidden behind a peel-away sticker. There is an entire case full of these codes, so there is definitely no shortage.
Unfortunately, the location I stopped at was still in the process of hanging up all of their promo art, so I only got to snap a picture of it on the counter instead of hanging up.
If you're not sure where to find a 7-Eleven in San Diego, you must live inside of a cave because they're everywhere! The 7-Eleven website has a handy store locator that will help you find the store nearest you. Have any pictures from your local store? Email them to editors@games.com to be featured here on the blog!
7-Eleven codes in YoVille: Everything you need to know
If you're anything like us, you've already rushed out to your nearest 7-Eleven store to pick up some YoVille promotional goodies. There are many foods and beverages at 7-Eleven that will qualify to be redeemed for exclusive YoVille items. Read on for the complete guide to redeeming your 7-Eleven codes to obtain sweet YoVille loot.
First off, when you first enter 7-Eleven you will have to go to the area where the deli case and soft drink machines are located. Here you'll find items labeled with YoVille specific branding, and also Zynga-themed packaging that represents YoVille, FarmVille, and Mafia Wars. The most important thing to remember is that you cannot redeem FarmVille or Mafia Wars codes in YoVille. Only packaging that is YoVille-specific or contains all three games will be accepted. Some YoVille themed items include certain Slurpee cups, and most of the sweets such as brownies and other cookies in the bakery case.
YoVille 7-Eleven Brownie
Bring home your cup or packaging, and peel off of the sticker if there is one. The Slurpee cups do not have any covering over the codes, so proceed with caution as there is a possibility someone already copied the code down or took a picture of it. Once you have the code, visit the Buy Earn Play website, and log in using your Facebook login credentials. Be very careful to sign in using the correct Facebook account, otherwise the points will be attributed to someone else's account.
7-Eleven YoVille
Once you submit your code, it will be verified and you will see a screen that looks like the following:
7-Eleven YoVille
Log in to YoVille using the "play now" link and you will enter the game like normal. A "Congratulations" screen will pop up and show you the prize that you have earned. The exclusive 7-Eleven gift will show up in your inventory, and can be found under the "Special" category.
7-Eleven YoVille
There is a handy gift tracker that will show you exactly how many codes you have redeemed for each game on the Buy Earn Play website. Buy 7 different YoVille product types and you automatically unlock the uber gift plus a special limited bonus gift. There is no required Zynga Task for YoVille like there is for FarmVille and Mafia Wars.
How close are you to collecting all of the 7-Eleven YoVille items? Have any pictures to share with us? Email them to editors@games.com and we'll share them here on the blog.
First off, when you first enter 7-Eleven you will have to go to the area where the deli case and soft drink machines are located. Here you'll find items labeled with YoVille specific branding, and also Zynga-themed packaging that represents YoVille, FarmVille, and Mafia Wars. The most important thing to remember is that you cannot redeem FarmVille or Mafia Wars codes in YoVille. Only packaging that is YoVille-specific or contains all three games will be accepted. Some YoVille themed items include certain Slurpee cups, and most of the sweets such as brownies and other cookies in the bakery case.
YoVille 7-Eleven Brownie
Bring home your cup or packaging, and peel off of the sticker if there is one. The Slurpee cups do not have any covering over the codes, so proceed with caution as there is a possibility someone already copied the code down or took a picture of it. Once you have the code, visit the Buy Earn Play website, and log in using your Facebook login credentials. Be very careful to sign in using the correct Facebook account, otherwise the points will be attributed to someone else's account.
7-Eleven YoVille
Once you submit your code, it will be verified and you will see a screen that looks like the following:
7-Eleven YoVille
Log in to YoVille using the "play now" link and you will enter the game like normal. A "Congratulations" screen will pop up and show you the prize that you have earned. The exclusive 7-Eleven gift will show up in your inventory, and can be found under the "Special" category.
7-Eleven YoVille
There is a handy gift tracker that will show you exactly how many codes you have redeemed for each game on the Buy Earn Play website. Buy 7 different YoVille product types and you automatically unlock the uber gift plus a special limited bonus gift. There is no required Zynga Task for YoVille like there is for FarmVille and Mafia Wars.
How close are you to collecting all of the 7-Eleven YoVille items? Have any pictures to share with us? Email them to editors@games.com and we'll share them here on the blog.
Thứ Bảy, 11 tháng 2, 2012
Mafia Wars going Hollywood? Rumors say a movie is in the works
The Internet rumormill says that Mafia Wars, Zynga's popular Facebook game, is going to be made into a movie. Zynga has not confirmed that this is true, and there are no additional details on the film, except that it's a "crime thriller based on the popular video game" and that Radar Pictures and producer Ted Field are developing the project.
At first, Mafia Wars: The Movie sounds like a crazy notion, but considering the fact that the game doesn't really have a set storyline other than the fact that it involves running a mob in different cities, creating a film that would tie into the game doesn't seem impossible.
Of course, the real challenge will be creating a film that people actually want to see. Given the track record with game-to-big-screen-translations (the majority of which are box office poison), it's hard to imagine that this movie would be anything other than a morbid curiosity for the Mafia Wars superfan.
At first, Mafia Wars: The Movie sounds like a crazy notion, but considering the fact that the game doesn't really have a set storyline other than the fact that it involves running a mob in different cities, creating a film that would tie into the game doesn't seem impossible.
Of course, the real challenge will be creating a film that people actually want to see. Given the track record with game-to-big-screen-translations (the majority of which are box office poison), it's hard to imagine that this movie would be anything other than a morbid curiosity for the Mafia Wars superfan.
Mafia Wars: Get 2 free Reward Points with 'The Expendables'
Oh, you action film fans are going to love this! And if you're a player who just wants your free Mafia Wars Reward Points, then this will be a walk in the park for you too. Just head to the Marketplace (note: you need to be at Level 7 to access that page) and scroll down until you see "The Expendables" offer, click on that, and you'll be shuffled through three questions while the rockin' trailer plays.
Mafia Wars The Expendables
The first question is there to see if you know how to read. But if you must know, the answer is Van Damme. And there's no wrong answers for the second and third questions, cause it's all about what you like. The best part is that you get a brief glimpse as to who and what everyone else voted for. The voting results are below this post. Don't look if you don't want to be spoiled! (There's no movie spoilers, though.)
Mafia Wars The Expendables Question 2
Above is Question 2. I voted for Statham. Why? He was outrageously awesome in Crank 1 and 2, and isn't as well-known as the others.
Mafia Wars The Expendables Question 3
Space Marines all the way, baby. ;)
Mafia Wars The Expendables Question 2 Voting Results
Everyone wants Stallone and Willis. Why are we not surprised?
Mafia Wars The Expendables Question 3 Voting Results
And it looks like I voted for the underdog here. But Die Hard appears to be winning! You guys deserve this awesome Yippee Ki-Ay fan-made music video to celebrate. Don't crank it up too loud though, as you know what the last word of John McClane's classic catchphrase is.
Mafia Wars The Expendables
The first question is there to see if you know how to read. But if you must know, the answer is Van Damme. And there's no wrong answers for the second and third questions, cause it's all about what you like. The best part is that you get a brief glimpse as to who and what everyone else voted for. The voting results are below this post. Don't look if you don't want to be spoiled! (There's no movie spoilers, though.)
Mafia Wars The Expendables Question 2
Above is Question 2. I voted for Statham. Why? He was outrageously awesome in Crank 1 and 2, and isn't as well-known as the others.
Mafia Wars The Expendables Question 3
Space Marines all the way, baby. ;)
Mafia Wars The Expendables Question 2 Voting Results
Everyone wants Stallone and Willis. Why are we not surprised?
Mafia Wars The Expendables Question 3 Voting Results
And it looks like I voted for the underdog here. But Die Hard appears to be winning! You guys deserve this awesome Yippee Ki-Ay fan-made music video to celebrate. Don't crank it up too loud though, as you know what the last word of John McClane's classic catchphrase is.
FarmVille: Mozilla Developers Thank Zynga for Firefox Fix
Firefox and Zynga: Connecting the World Through Games
Mozilla's Firefox 3.6.4 came out last week on June 25th, with the team excited about a new crash protection feature meant to "reduce the number of Firefox crashes experienced by users who are watching online videos or playing games." Ironically, this crash protection ended up crashing most of Zynga's games (including FrontierVille), leaving a gray error screen, and the message, "The Adobe Flash plugin has crashed."
FarmVille Freak published a help guide for its community yesterday, shortly after the problem was officially recognized by Zynga. Players who hadn't updated their Firefox browsers, or who use Internet Explorer were unaffected and unaware of the issue. But the multitudes who had to deal with the downtime made their voices heard, and Mozilla itself has recognized Zynga's help in getting the Firefox browser speedily updated.
We would like to thank vendors, such as Zynga, for working with us to ensure that Firefox continues to provide the best user experience for our shared users. [Source: The Mozilla Blog]
Mozilla developers reported that the crash protection feature was tested on "a beta audience of close to one million users." But it seems the browser's true testing ground was FarmVille's nearly 64 million monthly active users.
Although complaints about Firefox's quick killing of hung plug-ins were not limited to Farmville, that game was the squeaky wheel that got the update grease.
"A lot of people play Farmville. To ignore those people for any length of time could have a significant effect on Firefox's share of browser users," said Firefox user Jeff Rivett on Bugzilla Sunday. "The problem already existed, but the perceived impact suddenly changed, giving it a much higher priority." [Source: Computer World]
FrontierVille Fox
Speaking of which, one of those 64 million MAUs is gonna go chase some 'real' foxes off her FrontierVille homestead now. :)
Mozilla's Firefox 3.6.4 came out last week on June 25th, with the team excited about a new crash protection feature meant to "reduce the number of Firefox crashes experienced by users who are watching online videos or playing games." Ironically, this crash protection ended up crashing most of Zynga's games (including FrontierVille), leaving a gray error screen, and the message, "The Adobe Flash plugin has crashed."
FarmVille Freak published a help guide for its community yesterday, shortly after the problem was officially recognized by Zynga. Players who hadn't updated their Firefox browsers, or who use Internet Explorer were unaffected and unaware of the issue. But the multitudes who had to deal with the downtime made their voices heard, and Mozilla itself has recognized Zynga's help in getting the Firefox browser speedily updated.
We would like to thank vendors, such as Zynga, for working with us to ensure that Firefox continues to provide the best user experience for our shared users. [Source: The Mozilla Blog]
Mozilla developers reported that the crash protection feature was tested on "a beta audience of close to one million users." But it seems the browser's true testing ground was FarmVille's nearly 64 million monthly active users.
Although complaints about Firefox's quick killing of hung plug-ins were not limited to Farmville, that game was the squeaky wheel that got the update grease.
"A lot of people play Farmville. To ignore those people for any length of time could have a significant effect on Firefox's share of browser users," said Firefox user Jeff Rivett on Bugzilla Sunday. "The problem already existed, but the perceived impact suddenly changed, giving it a much higher priority." [Source: Computer World]
FrontierVille Fox
Speaking of which, one of those 64 million MAUs is gonna go chase some 'real' foxes off her FrontierVille homestead now. :)
Thứ Năm, 9 tháng 2, 2012
Start rallying to get the free YoVille Turtle Balloon
yoville free turtle balloon
You can now start rallying your YoVille friends to win the cool green balloon we told you about. You will need 10 friend clicks to get the cute turtle balloon for free.
Furthermore, the third charity pet is now on sale. Get the cute turtle for 30 YoCash and help save the gulf as 50% of all proceeds will go to Audubon.
yoville free turtle balloon
Platinum Ninja also announced that an alligator which will be replacing this turtle in a week.
This is your chance to make a change!
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
You can now start rallying your YoVille friends to win the cool green balloon we told you about. You will need 10 friend clicks to get the cute turtle balloon for free.
Furthermore, the third charity pet is now on sale. Get the cute turtle for 30 YoCash and help save the gulf as 50% of all proceeds will go to Audubon.
yoville free turtle balloon
Platinum Ninja also announced that an alligator which will be replacing this turtle in a week.
This is your chance to make a change!
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
YoVille Mystery Deals are here!
yoville mystery deals
Open your free gifts page now and start sending Mystery Deals coupons to your friends now! This new feature is live. Mystery deals coupons will give you the chance of getting discounts on certain YoVille items.
Angie and Spiralda gathered pictures of some of the deals they got. Check them after the jump.
A complete guide to this new feature can be found here.
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Open your free gifts page now and start sending Mystery Deals coupons to your friends now! This new feature is live. Mystery deals coupons will give you the chance of getting discounts on certain YoVille items.
Angie and Spiralda gathered pictures of some of the deals they got. Check them after the jump.
A complete guide to this new feature can be found here.
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FarmVille Mini-Foal breeds: Mini Foal, Mini Stallion Foal, Mini Cream Foal
In the most recent update, FarmVille released new Miniature Horses and Mini-foals and once you breed them you'll get a variety of new ponies to add to your farm. Below, see official FarmVille pics of the Mini Foal, Mini Stallion Foal, Mini Cream Horse, and Mini Cream Foal.
Please note the Mini Cream Horse and Foal can only be obtained from stables and nursery barns. You can get a side-by-side comparison of mini-horses and foals in the image below
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How many Miniature Horses and Foal do you have so far?
Please note the Mini Cream Horse and Foal can only be obtained from stables and nursery barns. You can get a side-by-side comparison of mini-horses and foals in the image below
mini horses and mini foals -- see all fo t heme below
How many Miniature Horses and Foal do you have so far?
Thứ Ba, 7 tháng 2, 2012
YoVille: Ten new permanent hairstyles in salon
Ten new Permanent Hairstyles have been released in the YoVille Salon. Four female and four male shiny hair for 18 YoCash each available in black, blonde, brown and red. For 20 YoCash ladies can get pink and guys blue.
Photos of all new hair after the link.
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This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Photos of all new hair after the link.
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YoVille Romantic Collectibles added in the furniture store
Romantic Hot Tub and Romantic Waterfall are now available in the YoVille Furniture Store! Both Collectibles are animated with running water and will add an elegant touch to any garden. These will be in the store for 2 weeks only.
You can purchase the Hot Tub for 32 YoCash and the Waterfall for 20000 coins. Check the pictures after the link.
yoville romantic collectibles
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
You can purchase the Hot Tub for 32 YoCash and the Waterfall for 20000 coins. Check the pictures after the link.
yoville romantic collectibles
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Zynga holds two Top 10 Facebook pages, but something is missing
Social Media Today released a list of the Top 10 Facebook Pages today, and the results are surprising (Lady Gaga is the most popular living music artist on Facebook). The list measures the top pages in "Likes," but try to find what's missing. Here's the full list of Social Media Today's Top 10 Facebook Pages as of this morning:
Zynga Poker: 23.5 million "Likes"
Michael Jackson: 19.4 million "Likes"
Facebook (huh?): 17.8 million "Likes"
Lady Gaga: 17.1 million "Likes"
Family Guy: 16.5 million "Likes"
Vin Diesel: 14.9 million "Likes"
Mafia Wars: 13.7 million "Likes"
Starbucks: 13,206,824 "Likes"
House: 13,202,945 "Likes"
Barack Obama: 13 million "Likes"
Still haven't figured it out? Find the answer and a few more questions after the break. FarmVille LogoWhile Zynga Poker and Mafia Wars are two of Zynga's most popular games on Facebook, its most popular title of all time, FarmVille, is nowhere to be found. With a steady 60 million players, you'd think it'd have more fans than Zynga Poker.
Well, it turns out that it does with 24.3 million fans, which is nearly one million more than Zynga Poker's 23.5 million. So, what gives? Is FarmVille so ubiquitous at this point that it is not even recognized in such competitions, or this just an oversight?
Considering FarmVille's undeniable clout on Facebook, is it fair to include the game in these lists? Let us know what you think in the comments section.
Zynga Poker: 23.5 million "Likes"
Michael Jackson: 19.4 million "Likes"
Facebook (huh?): 17.8 million "Likes"
Lady Gaga: 17.1 million "Likes"
Family Guy: 16.5 million "Likes"
Vin Diesel: 14.9 million "Likes"
Mafia Wars: 13.7 million "Likes"
Starbucks: 13,206,824 "Likes"
House: 13,202,945 "Likes"
Barack Obama: 13 million "Likes"
Still haven't figured it out? Find the answer and a few more questions after the break. FarmVille LogoWhile Zynga Poker and Mafia Wars are two of Zynga's most popular games on Facebook, its most popular title of all time, FarmVille, is nowhere to be found. With a steady 60 million players, you'd think it'd have more fans than Zynga Poker.
Well, it turns out that it does with 24.3 million fans, which is nearly one million more than Zynga Poker's 23.5 million. So, what gives? Is FarmVille so ubiquitous at this point that it is not even recognized in such competitions, or this just an oversight?
Considering FarmVille's undeniable clout on Facebook, is it fair to include the game in these lists? Let us know what you think in the comments section.
Mozilla sees a future in HTML5-powered browser gaming
Firefox creator Mozilla thinks the future of browser games will be backed by HTML5 and other improved web tech, if today's launch of Mozilla Labs' Gaming Division is any indication. Companies launch new divisions all the time, but since Mozilla is technically behind the curve with Google and Zynga joining forces to create Google Games the company can't afford to sit idly on this project.
This must be why Mozilla also launched a game development competition, Game On 2010, today to go along with its new Gaming Division. The competition asks contenders to develop their best browser-based games and is open to just about anyone with development skills. While official details have yet to be released, it's probably a good idea to put on those thinking caps right about now if you want to make a winning product.
So, what could this mean for social games? If HTML5 is truly where browser-based gaming is headed, isn't only a matter of time before we see games sporting full 3D graphics and live multiplayer on Facebook and other social platforms? With Google, Zynga and Mozilla all taking the initiative, consider it a done deal in our book. What do you think? Would you like to more robust Facebook games take advantage of HTML5? Do you think it's possible?
This must be why Mozilla also launched a game development competition, Game On 2010, today to go along with its new Gaming Division. The competition asks contenders to develop their best browser-based games and is open to just about anyone with development skills. While official details have yet to be released, it's probably a good idea to put on those thinking caps right about now if you want to make a winning product.
So, what could this mean for social games? If HTML5 is truly where browser-based gaming is headed, isn't only a matter of time before we see games sporting full 3D graphics and live multiplayer on Facebook and other social platforms? With Google, Zynga and Mozilla all taking the initiative, consider it a done deal in our book. What do you think? Would you like to more robust Facebook games take advantage of HTML5? Do you think it's possible?
Quote of the Moment: Zynga Envy
"I think that Zynga is a fundamentally different type of company than we are. And I don't mean that in a bad way. But they are about marketing and selling and distributing. We are about making games. There are few notable great companies that got created in the last few years -- these kind of overnight sensations.
"There's always professional jealousy of 'Wow, how did they do that?' But we were never trying to burn bright, burn big. That's a Silicon Valley way of life. And its a venture capital-based way of life that creates a certain kind of company. They want their companies to fail fast or to succeed fast. That's the business model.
When you are in the Valley, you sort of get in the middle of all of that talk. Having lived down there for a while, you remember what that sort of frenzy is like. Everyone is chasing whatever the hottest, latest thing is. And people just fry themselves on it overnight, and if they don't succeed they move on to the next hottest thing. So, the bright, shiny object problem is not something that we've been in the midst of -- partly because of our geography -- but also just because of the way we are. We are more about, let's build a good business....
"I think you create a different kind of value, and it is a little slower to get there. But we are pretty happy. We have never had to compromise anything about what we believe in for great products. And Zynga actually is blazing some great trails for us. With hundreds of millions of people -- who now because of FarmVille -- say 'Hey, I can play games again.' ...
"So, yeah, there's always a little bit of jealousy that a company can be worth billions of dollars in two years. But, it ain't over til it's over. And I think we are going to continue to build some awesome value here, and people love the games. And we are going to keep making great games."
-Popcap CEO Dave Roberts talks to TechFlash about why he's not exactly jealous of Zynga's success in social gaming
"There's always professional jealousy of 'Wow, how did they do that?' But we were never trying to burn bright, burn big. That's a Silicon Valley way of life. And its a venture capital-based way of life that creates a certain kind of company. They want their companies to fail fast or to succeed fast. That's the business model.
When you are in the Valley, you sort of get in the middle of all of that talk. Having lived down there for a while, you remember what that sort of frenzy is like. Everyone is chasing whatever the hottest, latest thing is. And people just fry themselves on it overnight, and if they don't succeed they move on to the next hottest thing. So, the bright, shiny object problem is not something that we've been in the midst of -- partly because of our geography -- but also just because of the way we are. We are more about, let's build a good business....
"I think you create a different kind of value, and it is a little slower to get there. But we are pretty happy. We have never had to compromise anything about what we believe in for great products. And Zynga actually is blazing some great trails for us. With hundreds of millions of people -- who now because of FarmVille -- say 'Hey, I can play games again.' ...
"So, yeah, there's always a little bit of jealousy that a company can be worth billions of dollars in two years. But, it ain't over til it's over. And I think we are going to continue to build some awesome value here, and people love the games. And we are going to keep making great games."
-Popcap CEO Dave Roberts talks to TechFlash about why he's not exactly jealous of Zynga's success in social gaming
Thứ Bảy, 4 tháng 2, 2012
Cafe World's Airport Theme and In Flight Meal take dining to the skies
With the recent addition of the Airport Cafe decor and In Flight Meal recipe to Cafe World almost immediately after Zynga threw a birthday party for the game, it's clear now that life in Cafe World truly never, ever stops.
Pressing onward into the next year, there is a slew of new decorations and some functional items in Cafe World to turn your cafe into an airline eatery. But more importantly is the new In Flight Meal, a limited-time recipe that requires Level 30 and 900 coins to unlock. This surprisingly delicious-looking meal serves 500 in 10 hours, earns 2,500 coins and rewards 155 Cafe Points total.
Check behind the break for a list of the items that will make this new dish a fit for your cafe.
Cafe World Airport Theme
While there are only a few items coming with the new Airport Theme, they're sure to turn your cafe into the next JFK International Airport (well, you might actually not want that). Here's what you can find in the game today:
Baggage Carousel: 20 Cafe Cash
Airplane Globe: 18 Cafe Cash
Airplane Passengers: 16 Cafe Cash
Airplane Lounge Drinks: 15 Cafe Cash
Evacuation Slide: 15 Cafe Cash
In Flight Beverage: 14 Cafe Cash
Plane Statue: 5 Cafe Cash
Runway Lights: 2 Cafe Cash
Airline Walkway: 2 Cafe Cash
Airline Gate Agent: 80,000 coins
Flight Taxi: 60,000 coins
Flight Attendant: 60,000 coins
Airport Sign: 6,000 coins
Glass Divider: 2,000 coins
For a total of 107 Cafe Cash and 208,000 coins, this entire set will run you about $20 USD (with some Cafe Cash left over) and quite a lot of time. You can easily make your cafe look like an airport without the Runway Lights or Airline Walkway, which cost 2 Cafe Cash per tile. While the other animated items somewhat justify the cost of Cafe Cash, it is a little unfair to charge paid currency for every square of area. So, why not just go with the all-white Bavarian Tile at 400 coins per square? That sounds much cheaper better.
Pressing onward into the next year, there is a slew of new decorations and some functional items in Cafe World to turn your cafe into an airline eatery. But more importantly is the new In Flight Meal, a limited-time recipe that requires Level 30 and 900 coins to unlock. This surprisingly delicious-looking meal serves 500 in 10 hours, earns 2,500 coins and rewards 155 Cafe Points total.
Check behind the break for a list of the items that will make this new dish a fit for your cafe.
Cafe World Airport Theme
While there are only a few items coming with the new Airport Theme, they're sure to turn your cafe into the next JFK International Airport (well, you might actually not want that). Here's what you can find in the game today:
Baggage Carousel: 20 Cafe Cash
Airplane Globe: 18 Cafe Cash
Airplane Passengers: 16 Cafe Cash
Airplane Lounge Drinks: 15 Cafe Cash
Evacuation Slide: 15 Cafe Cash
In Flight Beverage: 14 Cafe Cash
Plane Statue: 5 Cafe Cash
Runway Lights: 2 Cafe Cash
Airline Walkway: 2 Cafe Cash
Airline Gate Agent: 80,000 coins
Flight Taxi: 60,000 coins
Flight Attendant: 60,000 coins
Airport Sign: 6,000 coins
Glass Divider: 2,000 coins
For a total of 107 Cafe Cash and 208,000 coins, this entire set will run you about $20 USD (with some Cafe Cash left over) and quite a lot of time. You can easily make your cafe look like an airport without the Runway Lights or Airline Walkway, which cost 2 Cafe Cash per tile. While the other animated items somewhat justify the cost of Cafe Cash, it is a little unfair to charge paid currency for every square of area. So, why not just go with the all-white Bavarian Tile at 400 coins per square? That sounds much cheaper better.
FrontierVille Cheats & Tips: Instant gifts & energy cheat
frontierville cheats
Update! Sorry folks, this cheat has been totally killed by Zynga. To those who were able to use the cheat, it was sure good while it lasted. Sorry to those who missed out on all the free items. Again, this cheat no longer works.
Hello Frontierfolks, it's Mr. Cheats here with the down-low on the things you shouldn't know. Today, I'm here to teach you a sneaky new FrontierVille gifting cheat that will instantly earn you tons of energy and items in FrontierVille.
Are you always low on energy? Do your neighbors not send you enough free gifts? Or are you sick of them sending you the wrong ones? This FrontierVille cheat aims to remedy all this by letting you choose the gift you receive. Not only that, the gift you choose will be delivered instantly, no additional clicking!
And, although it looks complicated, our step by step instructions make it remarkably simple. You'll be FrontierVille cheating in no time.
Continue reading to find out how to instantly receive the free items of your choice with our FrontierVille cheat.
frontierville cheatTo use this FrontierVille cheat, follow the following instructions:
1. Accept a FrontierVille gift from a friend.
2. The next screen should ask, "Do you have more gifts to accept?" Here, look at the long URL in the top of your browser.
3. In the jumble of numbers and letters you should see the following:
&gift=(gift code here)
Replace the gifted item code with the code for the item you want. Codes listed below.
4. Once the url has been changed, press Enter and instantly get a second gift!
5. Continue to change the url and receive more gifts until you have everything you need. Then receive the process with the next neighbor's gift.
Note: With this FrontierVille cheat you cannot receive two of the same gift from one neighbor's gift.
The Item Codes are as follows:
Item Codes
Code - Item
meal1 - Light Snack
meal2 - Breakfast
meal3 - Lunch
meal4 - Dinner
slate - Slate
ink - Ink
pen - Pen
spitball - Spitball
chalk - Chalk
ribbon - Ribbon
pig - Pig
cow - Cow
ox - Ox
goose - Goose
chicken - Chicken
sheep - Sheep
gift_mystery1 - Mystery Gift
gift_mystery2 - Mystery Gift
gift_mystery3 - Mystery Gift
gift_mystery4 - Mystery Gift
Item Codes courtesy of our commenters
Code - Item
hammer - Hammer
paint_bucket - Paint Bucket
hand_drill - Hand Drill
bricks - Bricks
nails - Nails
smallflowers_blue - Small Blue Flowers
flowerbed_small - Small Flowerbed
smallflowers_yellow - Small Yellow Flowers
flowerpot_round - Round Flowerpot
pearfront - Pear Tree
applefront - Apple Tree
peachfront - Peach Tree
cherryfront - Cherry Tree
apricotfront - Apricot Tree
pinefront - Pine Tree
feast_roastturkey - Thanksgiving Feast Roast Turkey
feast_cranberrysauce - Thanksgiving Feast Cranberry Sauce
feast_pie - Thanksgiving Feast Pie
feast_sweetpotatoes - Thanksgiving Feast Sweet Potatoes
carepackages - Care Package
garland_fence - Fence with Garland
winterdecor3_largewreath - Large Wreath
FrontierVille cheat example:
I accepted a Breakfast a neighbor sent to me. The url on the "Accept more gifts" screen read:
frontierville cheats
I changed &gift=meal2 to &gift=meal4 and instantly received a Dinner:
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May the always ethical Mr. Cheats remind you, this is a FrontierVille cheat, so choose to use or abuse it with that in mind. Hope you enjoy this FrontierVille cheat should you choose to use it.
Thanks to Martin for the tip.
Pinsrj's Troubleshooting Guide:
Sometimes it's necessary to change another section of the URL as well. In addition to the change discussed above, towards the end of the URL you'll see something to the effect of
=gift&crt=meal2&
Sometimes you may need to change this to:
=&gift=meal2& or whatever gift you want.
Check out the rest of our FrontierVille Cheats & Tips right here.
Update! Sorry folks, this cheat has been totally killed by Zynga. To those who were able to use the cheat, it was sure good while it lasted. Sorry to those who missed out on all the free items. Again, this cheat no longer works.
Hello Frontierfolks, it's Mr. Cheats here with the down-low on the things you shouldn't know. Today, I'm here to teach you a sneaky new FrontierVille gifting cheat that will instantly earn you tons of energy and items in FrontierVille.
Are you always low on energy? Do your neighbors not send you enough free gifts? Or are you sick of them sending you the wrong ones? This FrontierVille cheat aims to remedy all this by letting you choose the gift you receive. Not only that, the gift you choose will be delivered instantly, no additional clicking!
And, although it looks complicated, our step by step instructions make it remarkably simple. You'll be FrontierVille cheating in no time.
Continue reading to find out how to instantly receive the free items of your choice with our FrontierVille cheat.
frontierville cheatTo use this FrontierVille cheat, follow the following instructions:
1. Accept a FrontierVille gift from a friend.
2. The next screen should ask, "Do you have more gifts to accept?" Here, look at the long URL in the top of your browser.
3. In the jumble of numbers and letters you should see the following:
&gift=(gift code here)
Replace the gifted item code with the code for the item you want. Codes listed below.
4. Once the url has been changed, press Enter and instantly get a second gift!
5. Continue to change the url and receive more gifts until you have everything you need. Then receive the process with the next neighbor's gift.
Note: With this FrontierVille cheat you cannot receive two of the same gift from one neighbor's gift.
The Item Codes are as follows:
Item Codes
Code - Item
meal1 - Light Snack
meal2 - Breakfast
meal3 - Lunch
meal4 - Dinner
slate - Slate
ink - Ink
pen - Pen
spitball - Spitball
chalk - Chalk
ribbon - Ribbon
pig - Pig
cow - Cow
ox - Ox
goose - Goose
chicken - Chicken
sheep - Sheep
gift_mystery1 - Mystery Gift
gift_mystery2 - Mystery Gift
gift_mystery3 - Mystery Gift
gift_mystery4 - Mystery Gift
Item Codes courtesy of our commenters
Code - Item
hammer - Hammer
paint_bucket - Paint Bucket
hand_drill - Hand Drill
bricks - Bricks
nails - Nails
smallflowers_blue - Small Blue Flowers
flowerbed_small - Small Flowerbed
smallflowers_yellow - Small Yellow Flowers
flowerpot_round - Round Flowerpot
pearfront - Pear Tree
applefront - Apple Tree
peachfront - Peach Tree
cherryfront - Cherry Tree
apricotfront - Apricot Tree
pinefront - Pine Tree
feast_roastturkey - Thanksgiving Feast Roast Turkey
feast_cranberrysauce - Thanksgiving Feast Cranberry Sauce
feast_pie - Thanksgiving Feast Pie
feast_sweetpotatoes - Thanksgiving Feast Sweet Potatoes
carepackages - Care Package
garland_fence - Fence with Garland
winterdecor3_largewreath - Large Wreath
FrontierVille cheat example:
I accepted a Breakfast a neighbor sent to me. The url on the "Accept more gifts" screen read:
frontierville cheats
I changed &gift=meal2 to &gift=meal4 and instantly received a Dinner:
frontierville cheatsfrontierville cheats
May the always ethical Mr. Cheats remind you, this is a FrontierVille cheat, so choose to use or abuse it with that in mind. Hope you enjoy this FrontierVille cheat should you choose to use it.
Thanks to Martin for the tip.
Pinsrj's Troubleshooting Guide:
Sometimes it's necessary to change another section of the URL as well. In addition to the change discussed above, towards the end of the URL you'll see something to the effect of
=gift&crt=meal2&
Sometimes you may need to change this to:
=&gift=meal2& or whatever gift you want.
Check out the rest of our FrontierVille Cheats & Tips right here.
New Zynga Facebook game announced in Zynga Lotto
Zynga Lotto Grand Prize
No one expected Zynga to create a daily, free, scratch-off online lottery that caters specifically to players of their games, but Zynga Lotto has been a hit since it came out in August. Fans really took to the opportunity of winning exclusive virtual items for their games, and it helps that using the lotto is a quick and hassle-free process.
Currently, Zynga Lotto offers a set of four prizes for each of five Zynga games: FarmVille, Mafia Wars, PetVille, YoVille, and FrontierVille. While those are certainly exciting for fans, I saw the most unexpected and amazing thing today -- a grand prize sneak peak to Zynga's newest fall game!
Zynga Lotto Grand Prize Find 3 Keys
This announcement has yet to appear anywhere else. Zynga making a sneak peak the grand prize is pretty cool, but it's downright bizarre to see a new game announced in the lotto system. All you've gotta do is find three Zynga keys when you play the lotto, and I got my first key today. To get a key, just play the lotto as you normally do. Also, the keys don't appear by scratching the Zynga Lotto cards. It's completely random. I scratched off my card, didn't win a game prize, but still got the pop-up window saying I had found "key 1 of 3".
Update: For those who want to know how easy it is to get all three keys and what happens when you do get them all, check out the image below:
Zynga Lotto All 3 Keys
Conclusion? It's ridiculously easy to get them. And once you do, they're going to remain vague about the big sneak peak, and you're going to have to wait for them to get back to you.
No one expected Zynga to create a daily, free, scratch-off online lottery that caters specifically to players of their games, but Zynga Lotto has been a hit since it came out in August. Fans really took to the opportunity of winning exclusive virtual items for their games, and it helps that using the lotto is a quick and hassle-free process.
Currently, Zynga Lotto offers a set of four prizes for each of five Zynga games: FarmVille, Mafia Wars, PetVille, YoVille, and FrontierVille. While those are certainly exciting for fans, I saw the most unexpected and amazing thing today -- a grand prize sneak peak to Zynga's newest fall game!
Zynga Lotto Grand Prize Find 3 Keys
This announcement has yet to appear anywhere else. Zynga making a sneak peak the grand prize is pretty cool, but it's downright bizarre to see a new game announced in the lotto system. All you've gotta do is find three Zynga keys when you play the lotto, and I got my first key today. To get a key, just play the lotto as you normally do. Also, the keys don't appear by scratching the Zynga Lotto cards. It's completely random. I scratched off my card, didn't win a game prize, but still got the pop-up window saying I had found "key 1 of 3".
Update: For those who want to know how easy it is to get all three keys and what happens when you do get them all, check out the image below:
Zynga Lotto All 3 Keys
Conclusion? It's ridiculously easy to get them. And once you do, they're going to remain vague about the big sneak peak, and you're going to have to wait for them to get back to you.
Zynga Lotto: Players have one week left for prize collections
PetVille One Week Left Maureen the Rainbow Unicorn
Fans of Zynga Lotto now have two new reasons to play this week. The big news of the day is an amazing, yet unusual announcement of a grand prize sneak peak to a new, upcoming Zynga game. And secondly, there's just one week left for players to complete their prize collections. The rest of this post contains pictures of all the prizes.
FarmVille: Red Goat, Red Sheep, Red Cow, and Red Horse
FarmVille Zynga Lotto Prizes
Mafia Wars: Bolo Knife, Protective Shirt, Yeti Snow Cruiser, and Jackal
PetVille: Turquoise Unicorn, Purple Unicorn, Pink Unicorn, and Maureen the Unicorn
PetVille zLotto prizes: Turquoise Unicorn, Purple Unicorn, Pink Unicorn, and Maureen Unicorn
YoVille: YoHunting Trophy, Animated Moose, Animated Bonfire, and Mini Camper
Zynga Lotto YoVille Prizes
FrontierVille: Pet Rocks, Crooked Target Fence, Buggy, and Jack Statue
FrontierVille Zynga Lotto prizes
Also, be sure to check out this guide on how to get more lotto tickets. Cause if you want to win any of these, you're going to need lots of 'em.
Fans of Zynga Lotto now have two new reasons to play this week. The big news of the day is an amazing, yet unusual announcement of a grand prize sneak peak to a new, upcoming Zynga game. And secondly, there's just one week left for players to complete their prize collections. The rest of this post contains pictures of all the prizes.
FarmVille: Red Goat, Red Sheep, Red Cow, and Red Horse
FarmVille Zynga Lotto Prizes
Mafia Wars: Bolo Knife, Protective Shirt, Yeti Snow Cruiser, and Jackal
PetVille: Turquoise Unicorn, Purple Unicorn, Pink Unicorn, and Maureen the Unicorn
PetVille zLotto prizes: Turquoise Unicorn, Purple Unicorn, Pink Unicorn, and Maureen Unicorn
YoVille: YoHunting Trophy, Animated Moose, Animated Bonfire, and Mini Camper
Zynga Lotto YoVille Prizes
FrontierVille: Pet Rocks, Crooked Target Fence, Buggy, and Jack Statue
FrontierVille Zynga Lotto prizes
Also, be sure to check out this guide on how to get more lotto tickets. Cause if you want to win any of these, you're going to need lots of 'em.
Thứ Tư, 1 tháng 2, 2012
FarmVille ousted as top Facebook application, Zynga under 200 million players
Honestly folks, I never thought this day would come, but thanks to a massive push by the Phrases application on Facebook (it has apparently gained 1.8 million players in just the last week), FarmVille has been ousted as the number one application on Facebook.
To be clear, FarmVille is still the number one game, and by a long margin too, beating its closest competitor, Texas HoldEm Poker, by 18 million players. However, according to AppData's latest figures, Phrases now beats FarmVille 54 million to 53 million players. A margin of only 1 million players may be nothing to become too alarmed about, but when FarmVille held down 80 million players earlier this year, it is at least something to take note of.
Additionally, Zynga, while still the number one app developer, has dropped below the 200 million player mark, in terms of monthly active users over all games. Zynga still holds a very comfortable lead over the new number two developer, Phrases, as they can claim 198 million monthly active players, but it is interesting to see how things have changed for Zynga over time.
Most of this seems to be due to FarmVille itself, which has lost 5 million players over the past month. FrontierVille too is on the decline, having lost more than 2 million players in the same time period.
Could this be why Zynga has decided to finally push full steam ahead with CityVille - an effort to bring back those players that they've lost, or even gain new players entirely? It's not a bad tactic either way, and we'll be sure to let you know if it works.
To be clear, FarmVille is still the number one game, and by a long margin too, beating its closest competitor, Texas HoldEm Poker, by 18 million players. However, according to AppData's latest figures, Phrases now beats FarmVille 54 million to 53 million players. A margin of only 1 million players may be nothing to become too alarmed about, but when FarmVille held down 80 million players earlier this year, it is at least something to take note of.
Additionally, Zynga, while still the number one app developer, has dropped below the 200 million player mark, in terms of monthly active users over all games. Zynga still holds a very comfortable lead over the new number two developer, Phrases, as they can claim 198 million monthly active players, but it is interesting to see how things have changed for Zynga over time.
Most of this seems to be due to FarmVille itself, which has lost 5 million players over the past month. FrontierVille too is on the decline, having lost more than 2 million players in the same time period.
Could this be why Zynga has decided to finally push full steam ahead with CityVille - an effort to bring back those players that they've lost, or even gain new players entirely? It's not a bad tactic either way, and we'll be sure to let you know if it works.
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