Games.com Blog: “Quote of the moment: Your own best friend(s)” plus 19 more

Games.com Blog: “Quote of the moment: Your own best friend(s)” plus 19 more

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Quote of the moment: Your own best friend(s)

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 10:30 AM PDT



[As originally seen on the always-excellent Failbook]

 

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FarmVille's first sponsored crop, peanuts, coming next week

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 08:15 AM PDT

As if Zynga wasn't making enough revenue off of Farmville via in-game Farmville Cash cards, in-store currency cards, and lead-generation advertising offers, the company is set to debut a new cash-generator in the game next week -- branded crops.

Isreali candy maker Saatchi and Saatchi revealed yesterday that they had purchased the rights to "the first ever introduction of a commercially inspired crop to the hit real-time farm simulation game." The peanut crop, which hits the game April 14, will promote the company's new "Elite Taami Nutz" bar, although the exact method of that promotion remains unclear. Perhaps the peanuts will come with some sort of in-game machine that refines the raw peanuts into bar form (which, as we all know, unleashes their awesome power).

 

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iPhone social network makers welcome Apple's Game Center

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 07:15 AM PDT

You'd think that the company's behind the iPhone's existing third-party social gaming networks would be shaking in their boots over Apple's announcement yesterday of Game Center, a social gaming network that will be integrated into the next iPhone operating system. Surprisingly, though, those companies are saying publicly that they're ready to welcome Game Center with open arms.

VentureBeat has a good round up of recent public statements from the makers of iPhone social gaming networks OpenFeint, Plus+ and Scoreloop, and they're all invariably excited about Apple's arrival on the social gaming scene. NGmoco chief publishing officer Simon Jeffrey even went so far as to say Game Center will " clean up the social space on the iPhone, which has become confusing and cluttered to consumers due to the number of social gaming networks vying for attention." Uh, hey, Jeffrey... someone ought to tell you that you're part of the problem Apple is solving there.

Of course, not everyone is sure Apple is providing the ideal solution. Scoreloop's Marc Gumpinger seems confident that his company's product "with its virtual goods architecture and in-game monetization fully in effect," goes much farther than Apple's more basic offering. Gumpinger even boasts that his company's "infrastructure enables any developer to be the next Zynga - and that on the even bigger scale with billions of handsets in the mobile market." We don't know that such grand predictions really apply to any company, but we're willing to admit that the Zynga of the mobile gaming space is just waiting to be found.

 

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PetVille pets get personality

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 05:01 AM PDT

PetVille has an update brewing that may give our pet pals some personality. 'Pet-sonalities' will differenciate pets with various character traits, such as those who are outgoing or artistic.

PetVille players can currently customize their homes, decorations, and clothes. We hope the new pet personalities will be another way to make our pet even more unique.

Fans have been creating quite a buzz in anticipation for the update and its implementation. We sympathize with those pleading for the update to involve coins rather than PetCash. All pets deserve a little personality.

So far, further specifics are sparse, but keep checking back here for posts with all the new details.

 

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FarmVille Circus Elephant Co-op Reward

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 04:40 AM PDT

In last night's FarmVille update two new Co-op Jobs became available, Tossin' Tomatoes and A Very Berry Field Trip. We previously posted that users were seeing two different Gold Awards for the Tossin' Tomatoes Job, one of them being a Circus Elephant. Many were wondering, including myself, what reward would be given if Gold were completed.

Today a FarmVille Freak, Just_Em, sent in this picture of their Circus Elephant! So what was thought at first to be a possible glitch, is not? Lets hope we all can receive a Circus Elephant and Tossin' Tomatoes.

Will you go for Gold to try and receive the Circus Elephant?

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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PetVille: New Bluebell Flower Challenge

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 04:30 AM PDT

PetVille has rolled out a new challenge for fans eager to earn some goodies. "Bluebell, My Belle" calls for pets to place seven bouquets of bluebells in their homes.
To buy flowers, find a vase in your pet's house and click it, just like you would the food bowl to buy food. A flower menu of sorts will open and bluebells are located at the top left of the screen.

Compared to others, this challenge is relatively easy, especially for higher leveled pets. Bluebells are the cheapest and fastest wilting flower, only costing 50 coins and replaceable after just 2 hours.
Don't forget, if you've unlocked additional rooms, many of them come with vases of their own that can be filled with bluebells. It is possible to own up to four vases in which case, this challenge can be completed in just two hours!

Head over to PetVille to get started on this challenge, it's only around for another four days.

 

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SPP Ranch: Outer Space Item invasion

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 03:57 AM PDT
Like Restaurant City and Roller Coaster Kingdom, SPP Ranch has been blasted by a wave of space themed items. Blending the cuteness of SPP Ranch with alien technology, the new releases are definitely some of the more creative outer space items we've ever seen.

In addition to the store items, lost goodies such as the Astrosheep Plushie (above), are turning up on ranches for players to share with their friends. Should you encounter one of these special gifts, remember to be generous, as the offer won't last forever.

Be sure to take a look at some of the unique items after the break.

The items range from martian crystals to jetpack enhanced robot bunnies. While some of the most fantastic items cost money bought Gold, many of the items do sell for normal coins.
However, like all special SPP Ranch releases, the items are in limited stock and flying off shelves. At noon I went to buy a white spaceship and it had already sold out!

So head over to the store yourself and check out the new outer space themed items.

 

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Restaurant City: Free Wasabi in honor of Japanese items

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 03:50 AM PDT
This week, Restaurant City released a line of awesome Japanese items. New dishes, items, decorations, and free ingredients have been added to the store.

At this time of year, the cherry blossoms are blooming in Japan and Restaurant City wants to highlight the occasion with some FREE Japanese Wasabi.

The spicy green paste is necessary for menu items such as Rainbow Soup and Tuna Sushi.

To get your free ingredient, click here.

 

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YoVille Sorts Out Gifting Issues. 1,000 Coins For Everyone!

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 03:17 AM PDT

We recently reported about some free gifts issues that many players are facing. YoVille sorted out these porblems and you can now gift your friends again. All players will get a bonus of 1000 coins to make up for any missing gifts.

Thank you YoVillians for the tip and picture above. How are you going to spend your 1000 coins?

This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.

 

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Get Your Fairy Wings In YoVille Now

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 02:58 AM PDT

The Clothing boutique was updated with a variety of magical costumes. YoVille players can now dress as fairies with the latest fairy costumes available in many colors and with prices ranging between 3,000 and 3,500 coins.

Many matching accessories are also available like hanheld wands and many versions of the magical wings that will cost you 10 YoCash each. And all the ladies out there can enjoy the new flower makeup. All accessories and makeup are on sale for YoCash only.

The Hair salon was also updated with fairy hair that will cost you 2 YoCash.

All pictures and prices are found after the link below. Thanks to our Super Mod Angie!
And for guys:
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.

 

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FarmVille Unreleased Peanut Crops & Peanut Mastery Sign

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 02:41 AM PDT
"I found these I don't think you already put them in your site." - FarmVille Freak Ma2tt

Sources:
FarmVille Unreleased Peanut Crops - Zynga FarmVille
FarmVille Unreleased Peanut Mastery Sign - Zynga FarmVille

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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Feeding Your FarmVille Puppy

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 02:19 AM PDT

As its just about 24 hours since we got our FarmVille Puppies, more details are coming out. Here is what your need to know about feeding your cute little Puppy:

- Kibble is available for 5 $FV or through gifting from neighbors (free)
- There is a feeding countdown, after feeding it will say "Hungry in 23:45″ when that count down is done it will say "Feed in 23:45″. So does this mean that Puppies are much like crops? So your Puppy will not run away if it goes just under two days without food?
- If you do not feed your Puppy it will run away (only coin Puppy). If you don't take proper care of your Puppy, you will see an icon when entering your farm and receive a pop-up that asks you to pay a fine of 3$FV and rescue your Pup from the pound

As our Puppies develop and grow, we are sure to see new features and options. How very exciting!

Has your Puppy runaway? If so, what was your experience?

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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FarmVille Circus Elephant?

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 01:58 AM PDT

In perhaps a glitch, some FarmVille Freaks like Dr. Green Thumb are reporting that their Co-Op Tossin' Tomato job lists a "Circus Elephant" as the Gold Reward. Could the Circus Elephant be an Unreleased item, soon to come? Or are both prizes, Tossin' Tomatos and Circus Elephant potential prizes?
The Circus Elephant is different from the Baby Elephant and the Indian Elephant. Refer to screenshot picture below to see how it looks!

Which Gold Reward do you see? Tossin' Tomatos or Circus Elephant?

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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FarmVille Spring Eggs Minor Change

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 01:40 AM PDT

Now, after collecting 5 Spring Eggs, you will be able to share them with your FarmVille neighbors by posting a Facebook newsfeed.

Read below from FarmVille Community Manager Lexilicious,

"Now whenever you collect 5 Spring Eggs, you'll be able to post a feed to your neighbors to offer them a Spring Egg of their own. The Reward Link will be active for up to 24 Hours, and up to 10 neighbors can collect 1 egg each." (Source: Official FarmVille Forum)

To leave feedback and suggestions on tonight's FarmVille Update 04.08.10, please do so at the Official FarmVille forums by clicking on the link below:

http://forums.zynga.com/showthread.php?p=5103610

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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FarmVille New Co-Op Jobs: A Very Berry Field Trip & Tossin' Tomatos

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 01:21 AM PDT

Two new Co-Op jobs, " A Very Berry Field Trip" and "Tossin' Tomatos" have been added to FarmVille on 04.08.10.

These new jobs are ready and waiting for willing farmers looking for work.

A Very Berry Field Trip Job:

- Description: Grow Cranberries and Grapes for a school trip lunch.
- Gold Reward: School Bus Plow
Tossin' Tomatos Job

- Description: Grow Tomatos for a country fair game.
- Gold Reward: Tossin' Tomatos or Circus Elephant (Currently both prizes are being shown)
What do you think about these new jobs? Did you already complete this job?

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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FarmVille Shoe House

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 01:06 AM PDT

FarmVille introduced a Shoe House as part of the "Far East" special limited edition items on 04.08.10

The Shoe House is a coin purchasable item and will cost you 100,000 coins.

It will be available in the FarmVille Market during the next 25 days.

Do you like the Shoe House? Will you purchase one?

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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FarmVille Far East Decorations

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 12:44 AM PDT
Continuing with the "Far East" theme, FarmVille introduced more special limited edition decorations.

The new Far East Decorations include:

- Sari Clothes Line
- Lime Stand
- Chaat Stand
- Sari Stand
- Dye Stand
- Wicker Basket
- Wash Bucket

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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FarmVille Langur Monkey!!!

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 12:32 AM PDT

As part of the "Far East" special edition theme, a Langur Monkey debuted in FarmVille on April 8th 2010!

The Langur Monkey can be purchased for 18 FV$ in the FarmVille Market during the next 25 days.
It is a harvestable animal, meaning that it will yield coins once harvested.

What do you think of the Langur Monkey?

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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FarmVille Email Notice Reminder

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 12:16 AM PDT

If you haven't already signed up to receive FarmVille related emails, like FarmVille Freak Brandi, you will probably receive a Pop-Up message (above) upon entering your farm.

The notice is a reminder that in the future FarmVille will communicate with you through your personal email. As the notice indicates, email notifications will be sent to let you know when
- Your Crop is ready to harvest.
- Someone posts a message on your farm.
- You receive a neighbor request.
- and more

There is no official release date as to when this transfer will occur. When you sign up to receive FarmVille emails, you will be gifted a free Carrier Pigeon.

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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FarmVille Freak Darrid's FarmVille Puppy Collection

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

FarmVille Freak Darrid sent us an email displaying his collection of FarmVille Puppies. Darrid is the lucky owner of all nine FarmVille Dogs. He owns each breed: Golden Retriever, Sheep Dog, and Border Collie in every color currently available.

"Here is a pic of all of the pups in various colors. I thought people might like to see them all in one place".- FarmVille Freak Darrid

It's nice to see a side by side comparison of all the Puppies on the farm. Thanks for sharing with us Darrid!

He has given his Pets the names of: Marshall, Pal, Licorice, Goldy, Dot, Buttercream, Stony, Snowflake and Woody!

Which Puppy is your favorite?

This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.

 

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