Tag Archives : Playfish

Google is ready to compete with Facebook

Google is ready to compete with Facebook

It seems only a matter of time before watching “Clash of the Titans” between Google and Facebook. The latest indication of the closeness of this battle is the news that Google is negotiating with major companies developing games for a space of social media competitor to Facebook, which recently reached the milestone of 500 million users. Among [...]
EA Games bets on social networks

EA Games bets on social networks

The games maker Electronic Arts (EA) has closed the acquisition of Playfish for $ 275 million in cash and other forms of compensation, extending its business to the growing social gaming industry. The Playfish, a company founded two years ago with headquarters in London, makes games to be played on the computer between families and friends, unlike traditional [...]
The Money Is In ‘Virtual Possessions’ Now.

The Money Is In ‘Virtual Possessions’ Now.

There seems to be an all new trend in the field of online shopping and that is the purchase of virtual items, that decorate your social network profiles, e-mail inbox, IM chat windows etc., instead of beautifying your living room. That’s right, nowadays users are more than willing to buy wines, e-cards, toys and other weapons (only for online [...]