Tonight, June 15th, 6 new free gifts were added! Free gifts as usual are available via the Free Gift tab and can only be sent to your FarmVille Neighbors.
The new gifts include:
* Mango Tree - Level 40
* Azaleas - Level 50
* Ginkgo Tree - Level 60
* Floral Container - Level 70
* Mangrove Tree - Level 80
* Dutch Rabbit - Level 90
FarmVille Azaleas Giftable
FarmVille Ginkgo Tree Giftable
FarmVille Floral Container Giftable
FarmVille Mango Tree Giftable
FarmVille Dutch Rabbit Giftable (FarmVille.com Exclusive)
FarmVille Mangrove Tree Giftable (FarmVille.com Exclusive)
These new gifts are available only for upper level players to send, are you able to gift them to your neighbors?
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Monday, February 13, 2012
FarmVille June 15th Mystery Box
FarmVille released a new mint green with blue ribbon Mystery Box tonight, June 15th.
This Mystery Box costs 16 FV$ and will be available during the next 7 days in the FarmVille Market.
As always, Mystery Boxes promise to offer exclusive prizes that you cannot purchase elsewhere, but buying is a gamble at your own risk. However, this box features "Best Of" past prizes, all of the prizes can be purchased in the FarmVille Market, but at a higher cost. So you can try your luck at this Mystery Box and save some farm cash. For prize spoilers see below.
What prize did you receive in this Mystery Box (06.15.10)?
:::Spoiler Alert:::
The following are confirmed prizes for this Mystery Box (06.15.10).
French Quarter Building I (building) – Can purchase in FV Market for 38 FV$,
Shamrock Inn (building)- Can purchase in the FV Market for 65 FV$.
Vacation Home (building) – Can purchase in the FV Market for 38 FV$.
Clydesdale (animal)- Can purchase in the FV Market for 22 FV$.
Moose (animal)- Can purchase in the FV Market for 22 FV$.
Old Faithful (decoration)- Can purchase in the FV Market for 38 FV$.
This Mystery Box costs 16 FV$ and will be available during the next 7 days in the FarmVille Market.
As always, Mystery Boxes promise to offer exclusive prizes that you cannot purchase elsewhere, but buying is a gamble at your own risk. However, this box features "Best Of" past prizes, all of the prizes can be purchased in the FarmVille Market, but at a higher cost. So you can try your luck at this Mystery Box and save some farm cash. For prize spoilers see below.
What prize did you receive in this Mystery Box (06.15.10)?
:::Spoiler Alert:::
The following are confirmed prizes for this Mystery Box (06.15.10).
French Quarter Building I (building) – Can purchase in FV Market for 38 FV$,
Shamrock Inn (building)- Can purchase in the FV Market for 65 FV$.
Vacation Home (building) – Can purchase in the FV Market for 38 FV$.
Clydesdale (animal)- Can purchase in the FV Market for 22 FV$.
Moose (animal)- Can purchase in the FV Market for 22 FV$.
Old Faithful (decoration)- Can purchase in the FV Market for 38 FV$.
New FarmVille Permanent Crops: Bamboo, Lemon Balm, Oats, Posole Corn, & Saffron
There are some new FarmVille permanent crops that were introduced to the FarmVille Market tonight!
Some of these crops, while not new, are now re-introduced as permanent crops that will have Crop Mastery available! These crops were especially designed for higher level farmers as Zynga is finally granting more perks for their most dedicated farmers!
All of these new crops have level requirements and other special pre-requisites such as requiring additional Crop Masteries or the purchase of a permit in order to unlock the seeds and give you the ability to purchase an plant. Please see the details for each crop below. Here is a list of the new Crops with their specific requirements.
Bamboo - Level 60 required to unlock and must also purchase a permit for 300,000 coins. Bamboo seeds cost 420 coins to purchase, ready to harvest in 16 hours and yields 550 coins and 2 XP, with a profit of 130 coins.
Posole Corn - Level 54 required to unlock and must also master Corn. Posole Corn seeds cost 280 coins to purchase, ready to harvest in 12 hours, yields 370 and 1 XP with a profit of 90 coins.
Saffron - Level 64 required to unlock and must also purchase a permit for 320,000 coins. Saffron seeds cost 365 coins to purchase, ready to harvest in 10 hours, yields 450 coins and 1 XP with a profit of 85 coins.
Lemon Balm - Level 50 required to unlock and must also purchase a permit for 200,000 coins. Lemon Balm seeds cost 230 coins to purchase, ready to harvest in 6 hours, yields 290 coins and 1 XP, with a profit of 60 coins.
Oats - Level 53 required to unlock and must also purchase a permit for 220,000 coins. Lemon Balm seeds cost 225 coins to purchase, ready to harvest in 8 hours, yields 310 coins and 1 XP, with a profit of 85 coins.
Some of these crops, while not new, are now re-introduced as permanent crops that will have Crop Mastery available! These crops were especially designed for higher level farmers as Zynga is finally granting more perks for their most dedicated farmers!
All of these new crops have level requirements and other special pre-requisites such as requiring additional Crop Masteries or the purchase of a permit in order to unlock the seeds and give you the ability to purchase an plant. Please see the details for each crop below. Here is a list of the new Crops with their specific requirements.
Bamboo - Level 60 required to unlock and must also purchase a permit for 300,000 coins. Bamboo seeds cost 420 coins to purchase, ready to harvest in 16 hours and yields 550 coins and 2 XP, with a profit of 130 coins.
Posole Corn - Level 54 required to unlock and must also master Corn. Posole Corn seeds cost 280 coins to purchase, ready to harvest in 12 hours, yields 370 and 1 XP with a profit of 90 coins.
Saffron - Level 64 required to unlock and must also purchase a permit for 320,000 coins. Saffron seeds cost 365 coins to purchase, ready to harvest in 10 hours, yields 450 coins and 1 XP with a profit of 85 coins.
Lemon Balm - Level 50 required to unlock and must also purchase a permit for 200,000 coins. Lemon Balm seeds cost 230 coins to purchase, ready to harvest in 6 hours, yields 290 coins and 1 XP, with a profit of 60 coins.
Oats - Level 53 required to unlock and must also purchase a permit for 220,000 coins. Lemon Balm seeds cost 225 coins to purchase, ready to harvest in 8 hours, yields 310 coins and 1 XP, with a profit of 85 coins.
New FarmVille Animals For Coins: Saddleback Pig, Arapawa Goat, Belted Cow!
In an epic update tonight 3 new animals were permanently added to the FarmVille Market, all for coins! These animals cost a hefty amount, one of each would cost 1.8 million coins.
There are level requirements to purchase these new animals:
Saddleback Pig costs 300,00 coins ready to harvest in 2 days – Level 35 to purchase
Arapawa Goat 500,000 coins ready to harvest in 2 days – Level 55 to purchase
Belted Cow 1,000,000 coins ready to harvest in 1 day – Level 75 to purchase
What do you think of these new animals? Were you able to purchase all three?
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
FarmVille Happy Birthday Decorations: Birthday Cake & Animal Balloons
With its own upcoming birthday (June 19th) FarmVille is getting in the spirit of celebrating birthdays by releasing some special birthday themed decorations.
You can purchase these birthday themed items in the FarmVille Market with farm cash only and there is no expiration date. As these are farm cash items, they are also sendable meaning that you can send them to your FarmVille neighbors and friends as a special birthday surprise.
Birthday Cake – 9 FV$
Animal Balloons – 7 FV$
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
You can purchase these birthday themed items in the FarmVille Market with farm cash only and there is no expiration date. As these are farm cash items, they are also sendable meaning that you can send them to your FarmVille neighbors and friends as a special birthday surprise.
Birthday Cake – 9 FV$
Animal Balloons – 7 FV$
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
FrontierVille attracts 20 million pioneers since launch
FrontierVille on Facebook, the Wild West-themed game that lets virtual pioneers tame a piece of wilderness has attracted 20 million players since its June 9 launch, making it the third most popular Zynga game after FarmVille and Zynga Poker. The game combines elements of FarmVille with a robust mission structure and a "living world," which means constantly keeping nature and varmints at bay.
Other fun facts Frontierville since launch:
* 6.3 million people have built their frontier cabins
* 3.3 million people have built a general store
* 2.3 million people got married
* 1.1 million people have had a kid
* 10 million people have clobbered a snake (snakes were clobbered 252 million
* times)
* 3.6 million people have scared away a bear (bears were scared away 128 million times)
Other fun facts Frontierville since launch:
* 6.3 million people have built their frontier cabins
* 3.3 million people have built a general store
* 2.3 million people got married
* 1.1 million people have had a kid
* 10 million people have clobbered a snake (snakes were clobbered 252 million
* times)
* 3.6 million people have scared away a bear (bears were scared away 128 million times)
FarmVille Cheats & Tips: Gemstone Collection quick links
Hey, Facefolks! Mr. Cheats is back with the down-low on the things you shouldn't know.
A few virtual farmers have spotted something mysterious on their farms -- nope, not crop circles -- but a brand new Lightening Collection made up of precious gemstones. Seems pretty fancy for a farm, doesn't it? From what Mr. Cheats has gathered, this collection will be around for a short time, and you'll have to ask yer friends to send them, find them while tending your land or buy them yourself using Farm Cash.
The gems in the collection include topaz, amethyst, turquoise, emerald, ruby and diamond. Not all of these items have been released yet, but if you want to be a good neighbor and start sending friends topaz, amethyst and turquoise right away, click on the links below, and start delving out gems like you're some kind of overly generous geologist. (Mr. Cheats is still researchin' Emerald, ruby and diamond links, stay tuned, farmers).
farmville topaz farmville amethyst farmville turquoise
A few virtual farmers have spotted something mysterious on their farms -- nope, not crop circles -- but a brand new Lightening Collection made up of precious gemstones. Seems pretty fancy for a farm, doesn't it? From what Mr. Cheats has gathered, this collection will be around for a short time, and you'll have to ask yer friends to send them, find them while tending your land or buy them yourself using Farm Cash.
The gems in the collection include topaz, amethyst, turquoise, emerald, ruby and diamond. Not all of these items have been released yet, but if you want to be a good neighbor and start sending friends topaz, amethyst and turquoise right away, click on the links below, and start delving out gems like you're some kind of overly generous geologist. (Mr. Cheats is still researchin' Emerald, ruby and diamond links, stay tuned, farmers).
farmville topaz farmville amethyst farmville turquoise
Mafia Wars ad on Facebook banned in the UK
Zynga have gotten themselves in trouble again, this time over an advertisement for Mafia Wars running on Facebook's ad platform. The ad was banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) which is a self-regulating organization in the United Kingdom that acts as a watchdog over advertising across all forms of media.
The controversial ad (shown to the right) depicted a young adult male in a gray hooded sweatshirt holding a knife up in a threatening manner. Below the image was the following text: "Earn your street cred and be respected. Advance from gangster to head boss in Mafia Wars. Play now." The ASA are claiming that this ad's message is saying that carrying a weapon is the way to earn respect and be successful.
Zynga have passed the blame onto Facebook, stating that the ad did have to go through Facebook's approval process. They are also claiming that the ad was targeted at adults who should be capable of understanding the context of the ad.
While Facebook haven't acknowledged the social impact of the threatening message, the ad was removed due to violating their policy that prevents ads from displaying pictures of weapons.
Do you think this ad was offensive?
The controversial ad (shown to the right) depicted a young adult male in a gray hooded sweatshirt holding a knife up in a threatening manner. Below the image was the following text: "Earn your street cred and be respected. Advance from gangster to head boss in Mafia Wars. Play now." The ASA are claiming that this ad's message is saying that carrying a weapon is the way to earn respect and be successful.
Zynga have passed the blame onto Facebook, stating that the ad did have to go through Facebook's approval process. They are also claiming that the ad was targeted at adults who should be capable of understanding the context of the ad.
While Facebook haven't acknowledged the social impact of the threatening message, the ad was removed due to violating their policy that prevents ads from displaying pictures of weapons.
Do you think this ad was offensive?
PetVille Treasure Trinkets: Just how rare are they?
PetVille treasure trinkets
Over the weekend, PetVille players were greeted with a new message telling them about new prizes that can be found when you visit your friend's houses. These "super rare" Treasure Trinkets are either a Crown, Mushroom, or Diamond in a variety of colors. When you find one of these items, they act as trash which means that clicking them will automatically give you the reward. I'm a little disappointed that I can't keep the items if I find them and have the choice to sell them, but finding a 10,000 coin reward might take the sting off a bit. You can also find these items when you use Clean Bombs.
So far, these seem to be very rare as expected. I cleaned approximately 60 different PetVille houses tonight and didn't see a single rare item. I'm sure it will take some time to discover one. Players are posting in the official announcement thread that they have found these items. Supposedly, the diamond will give you 500 coins, and the crown will give you 1000 coins. Could it be the mushroom that gives you 10,000 coins, or are these random in their coin reward amount?
Have you found one of the new Treasure Trinkets? Which one, and how many coins did you get for it?
Over the weekend, PetVille players were greeted with a new message telling them about new prizes that can be found when you visit your friend's houses. These "super rare" Treasure Trinkets are either a Crown, Mushroom, or Diamond in a variety of colors. When you find one of these items, they act as trash which means that clicking them will automatically give you the reward. I'm a little disappointed that I can't keep the items if I find them and have the choice to sell them, but finding a 10,000 coin reward might take the sting off a bit. You can also find these items when you use Clean Bombs.
So far, these seem to be very rare as expected. I cleaned approximately 60 different PetVille houses tonight and didn't see a single rare item. I'm sure it will take some time to discover one. Players are posting in the official announcement thread that they have found these items. Supposedly, the diamond will give you 500 coins, and the crown will give you 1000 coins. Could it be the mushroom that gives you 10,000 coins, or are these random in their coin reward amount?
Have you found one of the new Treasure Trinkets? Which one, and how many coins did you get for it?
Facebook broadening Credits giveaways for gamers
While some developers and users are still somewhat ambivalent about Facebook's new unified Credits currency, we're pretty sure no one is ambivalent about free stuff. So we're pretty sure that no social gamer can be unhappy that Facebook is widening its credit giveaway program in many popular social games.
Inside Facebook readers have reported seeing ads for anywhere from 10 to 25 free Facebook Credits (worth $1 to $2.50) popping up alongside "many Facebook games" in the past week. Of course this isn't the first time Facebook has given away credits to gamers, but the expanded breadth of these giveaways seems to show Facebook is making a big push to get gamers invested in their new currency. And it's easy to see why: Facebook reportedly gets 30 cents on the dollar for every Facebook Credit spent.
So what do you think? Is a couple of dollars enough to get you to jump on board with this new payment system? Maybe you're already on board and just happy to get a few more Credits for no good reason? Or perhaps you going to hold out with your credit card payments to the bitter end, in some form of misguided solidarity with developer independence. In any case
Inside Facebook readers have reported seeing ads for anywhere from 10 to 25 free Facebook Credits (worth $1 to $2.50) popping up alongside "many Facebook games" in the past week. Of course this isn't the first time Facebook has given away credits to gamers, but the expanded breadth of these giveaways seems to show Facebook is making a big push to get gamers invested in their new currency. And it's easy to see why: Facebook reportedly gets 30 cents on the dollar for every Facebook Credit spent.
So what do you think? Is a couple of dollars enough to get you to jump on board with this new payment system? Maybe you're already on board and just happy to get a few more Credits for no good reason? Or perhaps you going to hold out with your credit card payments to the bitter end, in some form of misguided solidarity with developer independence. In any case
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
FarmVille Underground Cellar Shovels Giftable
Looks like FarmVille will be releasing the underground Cellars very soon! Several FarmVille Freaks have reported being able to gift 2 Shovels as well as receive them. However, you can not use them at this time.
FarmVille 2 Shovels notice
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
FarmVille 2 Shovels notice
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Rummikub: Another classic board game gets the Facebook treatment
Scrabble has been out on Facebook for, well, what seems like forever and now another classic board game is getting the social gaming treatment. The game Rummikub (pronounced 'Rummy-cube') has made the jump to Facebook, bringing along with it the same tile-swapping madness with a few socialized elements like video chat and the ability to send animated virtual gifts to fellow players. rummikub on facebook
If the first thought after reading this is "Rummy-wha?" here's a general idea on how the game works. Each player gets a handful of tiles (each with colored numbers on them) and the goal is to be the person to get rid of them first by laying them down on the board in either numerical order or in sets of the same numbers. You can also swap tiles that have already been played to make new sets later in the game. For more details on the Rummikub rules, go here. It's actually a lot like Scrabble, but instead of making words on a board, you're creating sets of numbers.
rummikub virtual gifts
I gave the game a short test drive, and as a Rummikub virgin, it was a little difficult to get into the swing of things without being able to play against a computer opponent first. It looks like that will be an option at some point (there's a Play With Robots button in the main menu that's not active yet), but I was impressed how quickly you are matched with fellow players, and it was easy to send everyone at your table virtual gifts (a toast, good luck wishes, a kiss, if you're feeling sassy) in between turns.
rummikub on facebook
The game allows you to start and customize your own room and those customization options will be extended at an unspecified point in the future. Rummikub.com also offers an almost identical version of this game, so if you've played the game there, the Facebook version will be instantly familiar. You'll start the game out with a certain number of coins, called Joker Credits, which can be used to send certain gifts or buy a new background for the room you're playing in, and when you run out, you can purchase more using real-life cash. It's not clear if you can earn more Joker Credits by winning a game (I haven't won one yet!), so stay tuned.
rummikub joker credits
So, if you like Rummikub in real-life but don't have anyone to play it with or just want to try a game that doesn't involve planting and plowing crops on Facebook, give this classic game a whirl. But, I that recommendation comes with a warning. Before you play, make sure you can spare 15 minutes or so playing the game. Unlike FarmVille, you're pitted against live opponents, and quitting the game will spoil the tile-swapping fun for everyone.
Play Rummikub on Facebook now >
If the first thought after reading this is "Rummy-wha?" here's a general idea on how the game works. Each player gets a handful of tiles (each with colored numbers on them) and the goal is to be the person to get rid of them first by laying them down on the board in either numerical order or in sets of the same numbers. You can also swap tiles that have already been played to make new sets later in the game. For more details on the Rummikub rules, go here. It's actually a lot like Scrabble, but instead of making words on a board, you're creating sets of numbers.
rummikub virtual gifts
I gave the game a short test drive, and as a Rummikub virgin, it was a little difficult to get into the swing of things without being able to play against a computer opponent first. It looks like that will be an option at some point (there's a Play With Robots button in the main menu that's not active yet), but I was impressed how quickly you are matched with fellow players, and it was easy to send everyone at your table virtual gifts (a toast, good luck wishes, a kiss, if you're feeling sassy) in between turns.
rummikub on facebook
The game allows you to start and customize your own room and those customization options will be extended at an unspecified point in the future. Rummikub.com also offers an almost identical version of this game, so if you've played the game there, the Facebook version will be instantly familiar. You'll start the game out with a certain number of coins, called Joker Credits, which can be used to send certain gifts or buy a new background for the room you're playing in, and when you run out, you can purchase more using real-life cash. It's not clear if you can earn more Joker Credits by winning a game (I haven't won one yet!), so stay tuned.
rummikub joker credits
So, if you like Rummikub in real-life but don't have anyone to play it with or just want to try a game that doesn't involve planting and plowing crops on Facebook, give this classic game a whirl. But, I that recommendation comes with a warning. Before you play, make sure you can spare 15 minutes or so playing the game. Unlike FarmVille, you're pitted against live opponents, and quitting the game will spoil the tile-swapping fun for everyone.
Play Rummikub on Facebook now >
FarmVille Storage Cellar: Everything You Need to Know
FarmVille's Underground Storage has arrived! Please note, that this new feature is not yet available to all farmers. In the future everyone will have access to Storage Cellars. Storage Cellars will increase your storage space to a maximum of 500 items!!!
Storage Cellar
Storage Space: 500 items
Level Requirement: Level 16 farmers and above
Cost: Everyone will receive 1 free Storage Cellar in your Gift Box or purchased for 10,000 Coins.
The Storage Cellars will require a building process that requires the help of your FarmVille neighbors. The Storage Cellar building will work similarly to other FarmVille events such as Spring Eggs and the most recent Tuscan Wedding Event, in that after you collect a certain amount of materials, in this case Shovels, you can redeem for exclusive prizes! (See prize spoilers below).
Start by placing your Cellar on your farm and begin by "Looking Inside" to view your progress, your friends' progress, and to also view your inventory or "Ask for More".
Shovels
You will need to collect Shovels to increase your Storage Cellar's capacity.
Each Shovel will count as one Storage space in your Storage Cellar.
FarmVille Storage Cellage and 10 Shovels
You can collect Shovels the following three ways:
Neighbors send you Shovels via the Free Gifts Page.
"Ask for More" Button, in which you ask specific FarmVille friends for Shovels.
Purchase Shovels with Farm Cash.
FarmVille Storage Cellar Prizes
Confirmed Cellar Prizes:
Mole – 20 Points
Crystal Rock – 40 Points
Miner Sheep – 60 Points
Cave Gnome – 120 Points
Antique Tractor – 200 Points
FarmVille Underground Storage Cellar seen on farm
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Storage Cellar
Storage Space: 500 items
Level Requirement: Level 16 farmers and above
Cost: Everyone will receive 1 free Storage Cellar in your Gift Box or purchased for 10,000 Coins.
The Storage Cellars will require a building process that requires the help of your FarmVille neighbors. The Storage Cellar building will work similarly to other FarmVille events such as Spring Eggs and the most recent Tuscan Wedding Event, in that after you collect a certain amount of materials, in this case Shovels, you can redeem for exclusive prizes! (See prize spoilers below).
Start by placing your Cellar on your farm and begin by "Looking Inside" to view your progress, your friends' progress, and to also view your inventory or "Ask for More".
Shovels
You will need to collect Shovels to increase your Storage Cellar's capacity.
Each Shovel will count as one Storage space in your Storage Cellar.
FarmVille Storage Cellage and 10 Shovels
You can collect Shovels the following three ways:
Neighbors send you Shovels via the Free Gifts Page.
"Ask for More" Button, in which you ask specific FarmVille friends for Shovels.
Purchase Shovels with Farm Cash.
FarmVille Storage Cellar Prizes
Confirmed Cellar Prizes:
Mole – 20 Points
Crystal Rock – 40 Points
Miner Sheep – 60 Points
Cave Gnome – 120 Points
Antique Tractor – 200 Points
FarmVille Underground Storage Cellar seen on farm
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
FrontierVille storage shed coming soon to a homestead near you
Already got too much stuff cluttering your newly settled homestead? You'll soon be able to alleviate that with a new storage shed, that -- as implied in this teaser graphic -- you'll have to collect (or buy) materials to build.
Funny, looks like FrontierVille is taking lots of notes from FarmVille -- there's a buildable chicken coop, now storage -- how soon until we can harvest more crops at once using a team of high-powered mules?
Stay tuned for more details as soon as we got 'em.
Funny, looks like FrontierVille is taking lots of notes from FarmVille -- there's a buildable chicken coop, now storage -- how soon until we can harvest more crops at once using a team of high-powered mules?
Stay tuned for more details as soon as we got 'em.
Mafia Wars taps Snoop Dogg for explosive publicity stunt (Watch it live at 9 p.m. EST, right here!)
Update (8 p.m.) Watch Snoop light up the armored truck LIVE at 9 p.m. EST, right here!
snoop dog blowin it up
It's official -- there's nothing rapper Snoop Dogg won't do. But seriously, August 19 (tonight) at 9 p.m. EST, the D-O-Double G will be on hand to light up the armored truck in honor of Mafia Wars Vegas reaching 10 million players. You will be able to watch the big bang streamed live from inside the game.
Fingers crossed that the truck will explode in a way that's worthy of Michael Bay, but even if it's a dud, this will easily go down as the hottest Facebook game publicity stunt in history.
snoop blowing it up
Are you planning to tune in to watch the armored truck go up in flames?
snoop dog blowin it up
It's official -- there's nothing rapper Snoop Dogg won't do. But seriously, August 19 (tonight) at 9 p.m. EST, the D-O-Double G will be on hand to light up the armored truck in honor of Mafia Wars Vegas reaching 10 million players. You will be able to watch the big bang streamed live from inside the game.
Fingers crossed that the truck will explode in a way that's worthy of Michael Bay, but even if it's a dud, this will easily go down as the hottest Facebook game publicity stunt in history.
snoop blowing it up
Are you planning to tune in to watch the armored truck go up in flames?
Mafia Wars blows up armored truck: Before and after pics
Tonight, Mafia Wars blew up an armored truck in a publicity stunt for the new Las Vegas expansion. Here are the before and after pics of the truck.
Before:
After:
mafia wars truck aftermath
Let's just say nobody's going to be driving this thing back out of the desert.
Before:
After:
mafia wars truck aftermath
Let's just say nobody's going to be driving this thing back out of the desert.
Zynga's Snoop Dogg Mafia Wars stunt almost gets whacked
The massively hyped Mafia Wars stunt in which Zynga hired Snoop Dogg to blow up an armored truck during a live webcast nearly ended up sleeping with the fishes. A particularly notable outcome, as the event took place in the middle of the Nevada desert.
To be fair, live broadcasts are always unpredictable, and what happened here should be a cautionary tale to all. The Zynga webcast started out with a few audio problems in the run-up to the big finale, but once Snoop Dogg showed up, shortly after 9:00pm ET, things seemed like they were going to go smoothly.
The rapper and a Zynga rep stood side by side, staring out at the distant armored truck, when a pyrotechnic expert handed Snoop the trigger device for the explosive-packed vehicle. As the countdown began, everything seemed to shift into slow motion.
The main camera focused on the truck, with Snoop standing off to the side. It sounded like a second camera was set up nearby, as -- just before setting off the explosion -- an off-screen voice told Snoop to move over, as he was bl
To be fair, live broadcasts are always unpredictable, and what happened here should be a cautionary tale to all. The Zynga webcast started out with a few audio problems in the run-up to the big finale, but once Snoop Dogg showed up, shortly after 9:00pm ET, things seemed like they were going to go smoothly.
The rapper and a Zynga rep stood side by side, staring out at the distant armored truck, when a pyrotechnic expert handed Snoop the trigger device for the explosive-packed vehicle. As the countdown began, everything seemed to shift into slow motion.
The main camera focused on the truck, with Snoop standing off to the side. It sounded like a second camera was set up nearby, as -- just before setting off the explosion -- an off-screen voice told Snoop to move over, as he was bl
Zynga Texas Poker: Zynga doubles down in China with new poker game
Zynga launched a localized version of its popular Zynga Poker in Hong Kong and Taiwan this week. This new version of the game, called Zynga Texas Poker, is available on Facebook, and while the social network is still banned in most of mainland China, CEO Mark Pincus says this game will give Zynga more access to a huge social gaming audience.
"We are excited to bring poker to Hong Kong and Taiwan and connect local players to the nearly 30 million people around the world who are already active on Zynga Poker," says Pincus.
And how do they expect to do that? By enticing new players with free chips and cold hard cash. Each newbie from Taiwan and Hong Kong will be welcomed with 8,888 free poker chips and the chance to win $880,000 Taiwanese dollars. Eight is a lucky number in Chinese culture, so this is a clear attempt to resonate with a new audience beyond translation.
This new poker game, in addition to Zynga's purchase of Beijing-based XPD Media and recent entry into Japan with help of Softbank, shows that the social gaming giant is serious about finding new players in other parts of the world.
Why should you care? Well, while Zynga is reaching out internationally, that also opens the possibility that we'll see more international social games make their way to us. That might grant us access to a new breed of games, as in name brands that we've been playing on other plaftorms for years. Yup, we're talking to you Square Enix -- you know you're itching to release Final Fantasy on Facebook. If you do that, we're willing to bet that the odds are stacked in your favor.
"We are excited to bring poker to Hong Kong and Taiwan and connect local players to the nearly 30 million people around the world who are already active on Zynga Poker," says Pincus.
And how do they expect to do that? By enticing new players with free chips and cold hard cash. Each newbie from Taiwan and Hong Kong will be welcomed with 8,888 free poker chips and the chance to win $880,000 Taiwanese dollars. Eight is a lucky number in Chinese culture, so this is a clear attempt to resonate with a new audience beyond translation.
This new poker game, in addition to Zynga's purchase of Beijing-based XPD Media and recent entry into Japan with help of Softbank, shows that the social gaming giant is serious about finding new players in other parts of the world.
Why should you care? Well, while Zynga is reaching out internationally, that also opens the possibility that we'll see more international social games make their way to us. That might grant us access to a new breed of games, as in name brands that we've been playing on other plaftorms for years. Yup, we're talking to you Square Enix -- you know you're itching to release Final Fantasy on Facebook. If you do that, we're willing to bet that the odds are stacked in your favor.
FarmVille pigpen: Tuck your piggies away in a new building -- soon
Read more: FarmVille Pigpens: Everything You Need to Know
As you level up in FarmVille, one thing's for certain -- you're gonna need as much space as possible to house your crops, chicken coop, storage barns, houses, ponds, crashed spaceships, sheep wearing pasta bowls as a hat and whatever other decor you've deemed worthy of your virtual farm.
Soon, another space-saver will be headed your way in the form of a pigpen, as the FarmVille loading screen above implies. We've also spotted several images of the pigpen in its various stages of construction. Check out the images below to get a sneak peek at the next item you'll soon be adding to your farmer's to-do list. Looks like we'll soon be on bended knee, begging neighbors for boards, nails, dirt and maybe some paint as well. No one ever said being a digital farmer was easy.
As you level up in FarmVille, one thing's for certain -- you're gonna need as much space as possible to house your crops, chicken coop, storage barns, houses, ponds, crashed spaceships, sheep wearing pasta bowls as a hat and whatever other decor you've deemed worthy of your virtual farm.
Soon, another space-saver will be headed your way in the form of a pigpen, as the FarmVille loading screen above implies. We've also spotted several images of the pigpen in its various stages of construction. Check out the images below to get a sneak peek at the next item you'll soon be adding to your farmer's to-do list. Looks like we'll soon be on bended knee, begging neighbors for boards, nails, dirt and maybe some paint as well. No one ever said being a digital farmer was easy.
Mafia Wars Mumbai Challenge Mission: The countdown begins
Hope you're a master of multi-tasking because Mafia Wars is adding yet another special mission to your plate -- the Mumbai Challenge Mission. Now, in addition to taking over Vegas and beating the feds, you'll be tasked with "making a killing" in Bollywood. Like previous Challenge Missions, Mumbai will only be around for a limited time, will be comprised if three chapters and -- to do the job -- you'll need to collect a special item, in this case Bollywood Film Reels.
Chapter 1 kicks off in a little over a day, so start collecting as many Film Reels as possible and get ready to take Mumbai by storm.
Chapter 1 kicks off in a little over a day, so start collecting as many Film Reels as possible and get ready to take Mumbai by storm.
Monday, February 6, 2012
FarmVille Columbines, Dogrose, and a Sheep in a German Tub
FarmVille unreleased FarmVille German Wood Barrel Tub, Columbine Market Stall, Columbine Bushel, & Dogrose Market Stall items
Thank you to FarmVille Freak Jack Hong for finding these unreleased FarmVille German Wood Barrel Tub, Columbine Market Stall, Columbine Bushel, & Dogrose Market Stall items!
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Thank you to FarmVille Freak Jack Hong for finding these unreleased FarmVille German Wood Barrel Tub, Columbine Market Stall, Columbine Bushel, & Dogrose Market Stall items!
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
YoVille Car Store Finally Opens and Reveals New Car Models
The YoVille car store has finally opened its doors for car buyers. Head to this new store with the shiny flooring and get the car of your dreams. The store was accompanied with the release of 4 brand new car models. Look for the following cars now: Classic Red T-Bird, Tan Monster Truck, Green Classic Car, and the Black 396 Muscle Car.
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YoVille Purchase Car
You can get the Tan Monster Truck for coins by cosigning it. Ask for your friends' help now to get this car for 20,000 coins instead of 35 YoCash.
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
YoVille cars
YoVille Purchase Car
You can get the Tan Monster Truck for coins by cosigning it. Ask for your friends' help now to get this car for 20,000 coins instead of 35 YoCash.
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Pet Society Halloween Competition 2010: Design spooky items for Playfish Cash
To get everyone in the spirit of the year's most exciting holiday, Halloween (you know costume parties are the best), Playfish has asked players in Pet Society to design their most interesting items for the epic ending to October. This year's theme is "Halloween Garden," with the community team asking players to design their spookiest trees, flowers and vegetables.
The contest has already started and submissions will be accepted until September 27 using the templates provided on the official Pet Society forums. Remember to submit all entries using this template or your entry will not be accepted. So, what's in it for you? Playfish Cash, of course! The winner in each category will receive 500 smackers (that's nearly $80!) of the good stuff and their item will be incorporated into the game by the designers!
Want your creativity to be immortalized in your favorite social game (alright, we know you want the money too)? Then get to creating your most frightening plant life and turn it in by September 27.
The contest has already started and submissions will be accepted until September 27 using the templates provided on the official Pet Society forums. Remember to submit all entries using this template or your entry will not be accepted. So, what's in it for you? Playfish Cash, of course! The winner in each category will receive 500 smackers (that's nearly $80!) of the good stuff and their item will be incorporated into the game by the designers!
Want your creativity to be immortalized in your favorite social game (alright, we know you want the money too)? Then get to creating your most frightening plant life and turn it in by September 27.
YoVille Romantic Garden Items are now in Furniture Store
Garden statues, water items, outdoor furniture and so many more items are now available in the new Romantic installment. Decorate your own Romantic gardens with these fancy decorations. Head to the Furniture Store and get them all.
Pictures and prices are all available after the link. Check them out now!
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Pictures and prices are all available after the link. Check them out now!
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
YoVille: Where Is My Free Blue Velvet Robe?
YoVille Free Blue Robe
To celebrate reaching 6 million fans on Facebook, Zynga rewarded its players with free blue velvet robes. Can't find your robe? Simply click on the "Change Your Appearance" icon in the game. Go to the "Jackets" category and scroll to find the robe.
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
To celebrate reaching 6 million fans on Facebook, Zynga rewarded its players with free blue velvet robes. Can't find your robe? Simply click on the "Change Your Appearance" icon in the game. Go to the "Jackets" category and scroll to find the robe.
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Friday, February 3, 2012
YoVille Classic Halloween Items & Castle Decorations arrive
YoVille players can continue celebrating Halloween with more spooky decorations. Pumpkins, cauldrons, black cats and more can be purchased from the YoVille stores. The castle furniture line has also arrived bringing antique furniture for your mansion rooms and scary items for your dungeons.
Check them all with the prices after the jump. Mwahahaha!
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This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Check them all with the prices after the jump. Mwahahaha!
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This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Facebook brings Lolapps back online since recent privacy breach
Lolapps, creator of recent hits such as Critter Island and Champions Online for Facebook, is finally back online on Facebook after being shut down by the social network Friday, Oct. 18, according to Information Week. The company reportedly provided its players' information to independent advertising data firms, which goes against Facebook policy.
In a blog post made Saturday, Mike Vernal of the Facebook Engineering Team said, "We take strong measures to enforce this policy, including suspending and disabling applications that violate it." However, what Facebook is doing to fix the issue within other companies such as the infamous Zynga much less reprimand them has yet to be seen.
Lolapps CEO Arjun Sethi claimed in a blog post that the issue was due to how web browsers work and was not intentional. However, he did issue a formal apology that said, "Since Lolapps was founded in 2008, we have always been committed to Facebook's platform policies and will continue to be as we grow. The entire team here wants our 150 million users to know that we are sorry they had to go without their favorite Lolapps games and applications." An official response by Zynga in light of the investigation hasn't yet been made, but sit tight.
In a blog post made Saturday, Mike Vernal of the Facebook Engineering Team said, "We take strong measures to enforce this policy, including suspending and disabling applications that violate it." However, what Facebook is doing to fix the issue within other companies such as the infamous Zynga much less reprimand them has yet to be seen.
Lolapps CEO Arjun Sethi claimed in a blog post that the issue was due to how web browsers work and was not intentional. However, he did issue a formal apology that said, "Since Lolapps was founded in 2008, we have always been committed to Facebook's platform policies and will continue to be as we grow. The entire team here wants our 150 million users to know that we are sorry they had to go without their favorite Lolapps games and applications." An official response by Zynga in light of the investigation hasn't yet been made, but sit tight.
American Idol creator buys The Price is Right developer, Facebook game show wars ensue
The Price is Right
FremantleMedia, a British media company behind hit reality TV series like American Idol and X Factor, has taken 80 percent ownership of Ludia, Digital Spy reported. The Canadian studio behind the recent Facebook hit The Price is Right, Ludia is another vital step to FremantleMedia's plans to "broaden and diversify" into other entertainment platforms than TV.
Ludia isn't new to FremantleMedia, however; the studio has made several Wii, PC and mobile games using the company's properties like Family Feud and, of course, The Price is Right. Apparently, the buyout won't change much as Ludia president Alex Thabet will still be running the show, according to FremantleMedia.
What's most important, however, is how Game Show Network (GSN) might respond to Ludia's new found wealth and resources. With two big time TV networks now officially in the social games industry, some serious competition is about to heat up. If the current match up seems to be The Price is Right vs. Wheel of Fortune, what could come next? American Idol vs. Deal or No Deal? Only if we can do the judging.
FremantleMedia, a British media company behind hit reality TV series like American Idol and X Factor, has taken 80 percent ownership of Ludia, Digital Spy reported. The Canadian studio behind the recent Facebook hit The Price is Right, Ludia is another vital step to FremantleMedia's plans to "broaden and diversify" into other entertainment platforms than TV.
Ludia isn't new to FremantleMedia, however; the studio has made several Wii, PC and mobile games using the company's properties like Family Feud and, of course, The Price is Right. Apparently, the buyout won't change much as Ludia president Alex Thabet will still be running the show, according to FremantleMedia.
What's most important, however, is how Game Show Network (GSN) might respond to Ludia's new found wealth and resources. With two big time TV networks now officially in the social games industry, some serious competition is about to heat up. If the current match up seems to be The Price is Right vs. Wheel of Fortune, what could come next? American Idol vs. Deal or No Deal? Only if we can do the judging.
FarmVille Bee Rabbit, Palm Monster, Pirate Goat & Phoenix are a motley crew
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Okay so these four unreleased FarmVille animals aren't really on an action squad together. Nor are they fighting crime with their super powers, but just imagine if they were! Oh man, I've never seen a group of four with more butt-kicking potential.
Pirate Goat would totally be the leader, thinking up complex plans, but also capable on the battlefield. Bee Rabbit would be the quick, sneaky, kung-fu master who does as he is told. Palm Monster is the big guns. He brings heavy duty firepower in addition to witty humor the other team members aren't crazy about. Finally, the Phoenix is the noble fourth. He has an English accent and is very stubborn.
Well that's how I see them anyways, fighting crime in a loyal team of four. These guys are unreleased as of right now, but we'll be sure to let you know when they hit the FarmVille market. Continue reading to see them in action.
[Via FarmVille Latest]
Okay so these four unreleased FarmVille animals aren't really on an action squad together. Nor are they fighting crime with their super powers, but just imagine if they were! Oh man, I've never seen a group of four with more butt-kicking potential.
Pirate Goat would totally be the leader, thinking up complex plans, but also capable on the battlefield. Bee Rabbit would be the quick, sneaky, kung-fu master who does as he is told. Palm Monster is the big guns. He brings heavy duty firepower in addition to witty humor the other team members aren't crazy about. Finally, the Phoenix is the noble fourth. He has an English accent and is very stubborn.
Well that's how I see them anyways, fighting crime in a loyal team of four. These guys are unreleased as of right now, but we'll be sure to let you know when they hit the FarmVille market. Continue reading to see them in action.
[Via FarmVille Latest]
YoVille Werewolf Costume for 30 coins
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This week, you will be able to grab a very cool YoVille werewolf costume for 30 coins only! To get it, you will have to login for 3 consecutive days and grab part of the costume for 10 coins only. That's 30 coins for the 3 parts.
The middle part of the costume ( werewolf shirts) can be bought now!
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
This week, you will be able to grab a very cool YoVille werewolf costume for 30 coins only! To get it, you will have to login for 3 consecutive days and grab part of the costume for 10 coins only. That's 30 coins for the 3 parts.
The middle part of the costume ( werewolf shirts) can be bought now!
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Cupcake Corner releases new autumn and cozy country decor
Cupcake Corner has updated with a whole host of new items over the past week or so. At the moment, we're getting slammed with decorations from two separate but related themes - Cozy Country and Autumn. All of these items combined make for a very comfortable bakery for you to make your cupcakes in, that's for sure! Here is a glimpse into the new items.
The Weathered Green set includes tables and chairs with a country comfort sort of feel to them. You can also get yourself a stuffed bear (not the teddy bear kind, but the taxidermist kind) or a crackling country hearth. Of course, there is also a register and a counter for you to purchase to fit the cozy theme.
For the fall season, there is a cute leaf pile and a set of colorful pumpkins. There is also a set of gourds, which scream autumn harvest season to us, and a set of pine barrels. For the bakers, there is an Autumnal Bliss Cupcake (shown to the right) and a delicious Pecan Pie.
We're really enjoying the fall and Thanksgiving decor in our favorite Facebook games this season. There is so much creativity in all of these games, and we can't wait to see what Thanksgiving brings us next!
Play Cupcake Corner on Facebook >
The Weathered Green set includes tables and chairs with a country comfort sort of feel to them. You can also get yourself a stuffed bear (not the teddy bear kind, but the taxidermist kind) or a crackling country hearth. Of course, there is also a register and a counter for you to purchase to fit the cozy theme.
For the fall season, there is a cute leaf pile and a set of colorful pumpkins. There is also a set of gourds, which scream autumn harvest season to us, and a set of pine barrels. For the bakers, there is an Autumnal Bliss Cupcake (shown to the right) and a delicious Pecan Pie.
We're really enjoying the fall and Thanksgiving decor in our favorite Facebook games this season. There is so much creativity in all of these games, and we can't wait to see what Thanksgiving brings us next!
Play Cupcake Corner on Facebook >
Sorority Life: New catwalks allow daily outfit competitions
Sorority Life catwalks
Sorority Life has updated their catwalks feature to add an entire new dimension to the game -- costume contests! Seemingly inspired by Crowdstar's It Girl, this new feature allows you to submit an outfit for a theme each day in order for players to vote for the winner. You can also view all of today's submissions and vote on your favorites, or submit theme ideas. All theme ideas come from player submissions, so this is a chance for you to be creative and have fun with the avatars in Sorority Life.
To access this feature, open up the Catwalks tab like normal and then click on the Costume Contest subtab. There you'll see the option to either vote on today's submissions or enter the contest for the next day. You can see what theme the contest requires you to dress up as, and then deck your avatar out in your best clothes in an attempt to be the best looking avatar who most accurately represents the theme in style.
If you'd rather vote on your favorites, you can go through matches of threes and pick the best outfits. Once you vote, you can see who is winning so you can see how you matchup with other people's opinions. You can also ask your friends for votes, which adds to the social aspect of the game.
Finally, if you have a brilliant idea for a costume theme you can submit it in the available box and they will choose your theme if they like it. Pretty neat!
Are you enjoying the new Catwalks addition in Sorority Life? What themes do you hope they add next?
Sorority Life has updated their catwalks feature to add an entire new dimension to the game -- costume contests! Seemingly inspired by Crowdstar's It Girl, this new feature allows you to submit an outfit for a theme each day in order for players to vote for the winner. You can also view all of today's submissions and vote on your favorites, or submit theme ideas. All theme ideas come from player submissions, so this is a chance for you to be creative and have fun with the avatars in Sorority Life.
To access this feature, open up the Catwalks tab like normal and then click on the Costume Contest subtab. There you'll see the option to either vote on today's submissions or enter the contest for the next day. You can see what theme the contest requires you to dress up as, and then deck your avatar out in your best clothes in an attempt to be the best looking avatar who most accurately represents the theme in style.
If you'd rather vote on your favorites, you can go through matches of threes and pick the best outfits. Once you vote, you can see who is winning so you can see how you matchup with other people's opinions. You can also ask your friends for votes, which adds to the social aspect of the game.
Finally, if you have a brilliant idea for a costume theme you can submit it in the available box and they will choose your theme if they like it. Pretty neat!
Are you enjoying the new Catwalks addition in Sorority Life? What themes do you hope they add next?
Mall World refreshes gift list with six new decor items
Metrogames does a fantastic job of keeping their gift selection fresh and updated so that there is always something new to send to friends. Today, Mall World has updated with six brand new gifts that you can give and receive.
The most elaborate is the Cypress Fountain, which is a large fountain surrounded by water and trees. Second, there is a new Pool Deck perfect for lounging in the sun with a margarita in your hand. The Iron Street Clock is a classy way for your customers to tell time while on the go, and the Rising Sun Signage will lead them to where they need to go. The Vase Fountain is a really unique multilevel decorative fountain, which will look awesome if it is animated. Lastly, the Brown and White Pot is a new addition which is the most plain and boring but will add a bit of green foliage to your mall.
The game has also done a bit of revamping to the way you help customers. Previously, a customer would think about a store or a decoration in a thought bubble and you could click on them to help them out. Now, you need to actually drag them onto the building or decor item that they're thinking about. Sounds easy, right? Well, not if your mall has grown to a size where you can't remember what kind of buildings you put where. It does make it quite a bit more challenging to help out your customers who find themselves wanting something specific.
The most elaborate is the Cypress Fountain, which is a large fountain surrounded by water and trees. Second, there is a new Pool Deck perfect for lounging in the sun with a margarita in your hand. The Iron Street Clock is a classy way for your customers to tell time while on the go, and the Rising Sun Signage will lead them to where they need to go. The Vase Fountain is a really unique multilevel decorative fountain, which will look awesome if it is animated. Lastly, the Brown and White Pot is a new addition which is the most plain and boring but will add a bit of green foliage to your mall.
The game has also done a bit of revamping to the way you help customers. Previously, a customer would think about a store or a decoration in a thought bubble and you could click on them to help them out. Now, you need to actually drag them onto the building or decor item that they're thinking about. Sounds easy, right? Well, not if your mall has grown to a size where you can't remember what kind of buildings you put where. It does make it quite a bit more challenging to help out your customers who find themselves wanting something specific.
Island Paradise Animal Booster Totem allows you to hoard more animals
Unlike most games on Facebook that encourage mass animal collection, Island Paradise actually limits you on how many harvestable animals you can have on your tropical island at any time. This can be rather limiting, because friends are constantly posting sad and adorable animals on their wall and I get frustrated when I can't save them all and put them on my island.
The new Animal Booster Totem allows you to increase the number of animals you can have by 2. The basic storage barn allows you to have 14 animals, and each time you increase your storage barn's capacity by collecting materials from your friends you get to have two more animals. The Animal Booster Totem costs 650 Meteor Credits and is only available for 10 days, and you can find it in the Decorative section of the store.
How many animals do you have on your island? Leave a comment and let us know!
The new Animal Booster Totem allows you to increase the number of animals you can have by 2. The basic storage barn allows you to have 14 animals, and each time you increase your storage barn's capacity by collecting materials from your friends you get to have two more animals. The Animal Booster Totem costs 650 Meteor Credits and is only available for 10 days, and you can find it in the Decorative section of the store.
How many animals do you have on your island? Leave a comment and let us know!
PetVille Fall Collection hits the stores with autumn colors
Nobody does themes as good as PetVille, and this brand new Fall collection is one of the best looking themes we've seen in the game yet. Tonight, PetVille updated with a rather small set of new high quality Fall items. If you weren't planning to decorate your pet's home for the season, we think you'll change your mind. That is, if you happen to have money to splurge since a vast majority of the items will require you to spend your precious Pet Cash. As usual, we'll do a rundown of all the new items so that you know exactly what to look for.
Read on for pictures and listings of all the new decor in PetVille.
Turkey Basket with Potpourri - 11 Pet Cash
Smokey Fireplace - 21 Pet Cash
Fall Flower Surprise - 9 Pet Cash
Modern Sconce - 6,500 coins
Autumn Wreath - 13 Pet Cash
Marin Armless Sofa - 18 Pet Cash
Couch Throw Pillow, Green - 3,000 coins
Couch Pillow, Brown - 3,500 coins
The Crescent Coffee Table - 9,000 coins
Pine-Cone Candle - 11 Pet Cash
Festive Fall Flowers - 11 Pet Cash
Horn of Plenty Cornucopia - 11 Pet Cash
Teak Credenza - 8,000 coins
Sunflower Lamp - 13 Pet Cash
Pumpkin Candle - 10 Pet Cash
Autumn Fall Rug - 19 Pet Cash
Marin Armless Sofa, Peach - 18 Pet Cash
So there you have it folks, another brand new exciting set in PetVille. This is smaller than usual themes - is it possible that PetVille are planning to release more as time goes on? Typically they release their collections all in one batch, so this might be it for the Turkey day holiday.
Which items do you like the best in this collection?
Read on for pictures and listings of all the new decor in PetVille.
Turkey Basket with Potpourri - 11 Pet Cash
Smokey Fireplace - 21 Pet Cash
Fall Flower Surprise - 9 Pet Cash
Modern Sconce - 6,500 coins
Autumn Wreath - 13 Pet Cash
Marin Armless Sofa - 18 Pet Cash
Couch Throw Pillow, Green - 3,000 coins
Couch Pillow, Brown - 3,500 coins
The Crescent Coffee Table - 9,000 coins
Pine-Cone Candle - 11 Pet Cash
Festive Fall Flowers - 11 Pet Cash
Horn of Plenty Cornucopia - 11 Pet Cash
Teak Credenza - 8,000 coins
Sunflower Lamp - 13 Pet Cash
Pumpkin Candle - 10 Pet Cash
Autumn Fall Rug - 19 Pet Cash
Marin Armless Sofa, Peach - 18 Pet Cash
So there you have it folks, another brand new exciting set in PetVille. This is smaller than usual themes - is it possible that PetVille are planning to release more as time goes on? Typically they release their collections all in one batch, so this might be it for the Turkey day holiday.
Which items do you like the best in this collection?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Cafe World Cheats & Tips: Prize Machine gifting links
Hello Cafe-folks, It's Mr. Cheats here with the down-low on the things you shouldn't know.
The folks over at The Facegamer found a batch of Cafe World gifting links for the new Prize Machine. This project is going to require a whole lot of parts. But luckily my Cafe World Cheats & Tips Prize Machine gifting links make it easy to collect all the parts you'll need in no time. All you need are my Cafe World Cheats & Tips Prize Machine gifitng links and a little help from your friends. To use the Prize Machine gifting links, select the part you'd like to send, then select the friends you'd like to send it to.
You're going to need ten of each part, so get started with my Prize Machine gifting links below.
Continue reading to use my gifting links.
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Click on an image to send the part as a gift to your friends.
For more Facebook game cheats, check out The Facegamer.
Are you excited to get started on another functional project in Cafe World?
The folks over at The Facegamer found a batch of Cafe World gifting links for the new Prize Machine. This project is going to require a whole lot of parts. But luckily my Cafe World Cheats & Tips Prize Machine gifting links make it easy to collect all the parts you'll need in no time. All you need are my Cafe World Cheats & Tips Prize Machine gifitng links and a little help from your friends. To use the Prize Machine gifting links, select the part you'd like to send, then select the friends you'd like to send it to.
You're going to need ten of each part, so get started with my Prize Machine gifting links below.
Continue reading to use my gifting links.
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Click on an image to send the part as a gift to your friends.
For more Facebook game cheats, check out The Facegamer.
Are you excited to get started on another functional project in Cafe World?
NBC's National Dog Show prances to Facebook with Dog Show Friends
Dog Show Friends
Still reeling from biggest pooch parade of the year? NBC and the National Dog Show want you to relive your fond, fur-filled memories in their new Facebook game, Dog Show Friends. Designed by NBC Sports and 4mm Games, Dog Show Friends allows players to adopt a puppy, nurture and train for dog shows in competition with their friends. The game is also sponsored by Purina Dog Food, which is made crystal clear throughout, and hosted by an eerily accurate rendition of John O'Hurley.
According to Kevin Monaghan, SVP and Managing Director of NBC Sports Digital Media, "The game will allow our community of viewers to continue the National Dog Show experience long after 'Best in Show' has been awarded." Actor John O'Hurley adds, "Social gaming is fast becoming an important part of our lives and the entertaining world of show dogs – virtual or not – is a perfect fit."
Find out more about your next social pet adventure behind the break.
Gameplay
Much like other pet care games, you'll have to feed, bathe and give your pet some love. In this case, these routines have been boiled down to stats that your dog must maintain to do its best in the shows--all you need to do is keep the number above each given statistic in the green. Though, things get both a bit more and less involved than that. (Trust us, you'll see in a minute.)
In order to perform at local shows, your dog will need to learn tricks. Think of these as missions or goals in other games, consuming your dog's Energy while leveling up his abilities. Dogs can learn a long list of tricks including Sit, Down, Heel and more. However, there are a few hitches with the game considering it's brand new.
Trick Level Up!
First of all, you currently cannot buy more Bones or Golden Bones to buy Purina Food to keep your pet healthy. In fact, several features have yet to be added to the game like decoration items, ribbons and trophies. However, Ribbons and Trophies could very well be in the game, but I cannot progress any further due to being dirt broke from feeding this pet relentlessly. Seriously, these guys loose Energy as if they're on the show floor already. And since you're only given about 500 Bones with your pet requiring Purina Food (which costs 50 Bones per feeding) nearly every minute, it will only be a matter of time before you run out.
While leveling up and mastering tricks provides Bones, it wasn't enough to sustain this little guy's hunger. This left me nearly helpless until the game crashed, leaving a random three bags of Purina Food in my Gift Box upon reloading. As for Energy to learn tricks with, it operates almost exactly the same way it does in other popular social games. You can buy Energy instantly for a price in real dollars or you can put your puppy to sleep (no, not that sleep!) to restore Energy slowly. And, of course, paid items are available through Golden Bones, which aren't actually available for purchase yet.
Dog Show Level Up
Other features promised include multiple dogs, breed contests and more items. But for now just enjoy watching your little one sleep, eat and play as Mr. O'Hurley guides you on your quest for the ultimate show dog.
Play Dog Show Friends on Facebook Now>
Still reeling from biggest pooch parade of the year? NBC and the National Dog Show want you to relive your fond, fur-filled memories in their new Facebook game, Dog Show Friends. Designed by NBC Sports and 4mm Games, Dog Show Friends allows players to adopt a puppy, nurture and train for dog shows in competition with their friends. The game is also sponsored by Purina Dog Food, which is made crystal clear throughout, and hosted by an eerily accurate rendition of John O'Hurley.
According to Kevin Monaghan, SVP and Managing Director of NBC Sports Digital Media, "The game will allow our community of viewers to continue the National Dog Show experience long after 'Best in Show' has been awarded." Actor John O'Hurley adds, "Social gaming is fast becoming an important part of our lives and the entertaining world of show dogs – virtual or not – is a perfect fit."
Find out more about your next social pet adventure behind the break.
Gameplay
Much like other pet care games, you'll have to feed, bathe and give your pet some love. In this case, these routines have been boiled down to stats that your dog must maintain to do its best in the shows--all you need to do is keep the number above each given statistic in the green. Though, things get both a bit more and less involved than that. (Trust us, you'll see in a minute.)
In order to perform at local shows, your dog will need to learn tricks. Think of these as missions or goals in other games, consuming your dog's Energy while leveling up his abilities. Dogs can learn a long list of tricks including Sit, Down, Heel and more. However, there are a few hitches with the game considering it's brand new.
Trick Level Up!
First of all, you currently cannot buy more Bones or Golden Bones to buy Purina Food to keep your pet healthy. In fact, several features have yet to be added to the game like decoration items, ribbons and trophies. However, Ribbons and Trophies could very well be in the game, but I cannot progress any further due to being dirt broke from feeding this pet relentlessly. Seriously, these guys loose Energy as if they're on the show floor already. And since you're only given about 500 Bones with your pet requiring Purina Food (which costs 50 Bones per feeding) nearly every minute, it will only be a matter of time before you run out.
While leveling up and mastering tricks provides Bones, it wasn't enough to sustain this little guy's hunger. This left me nearly helpless until the game crashed, leaving a random three bags of Purina Food in my Gift Box upon reloading. As for Energy to learn tricks with, it operates almost exactly the same way it does in other popular social games. You can buy Energy instantly for a price in real dollars or you can put your puppy to sleep (no, not that sleep!) to restore Energy slowly. And, of course, paid items are available through Golden Bones, which aren't actually available for purchase yet.
Dog Show Level Up
Other features promised include multiple dogs, breed contests and more items. But for now just enjoy watching your little one sleep, eat and play as Mr. O'Hurley guides you on your quest for the ultimate show dog.
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ESPNU College Town: Play Lacrosse in District 4 thanks to update
Optometrist, Music Shop and more
Well, not literally, but you get the point. Playdom has finally unlocked District 4 for expansion in a recent update to ESPNU College Town. Players now have even more room to put all their stuff and, more importantly, fit more venues thanks to the new space. Also included in the update was Lacrosse, a new Soccer venue event that will operate much like other sports events, but again without new All Stars.
New Entertainment buildings added to the game include the Optometrist, Music Shop, Cemetery and Campground--all of which either grant coins per hour or School Spirit. The first two both cost 8 Campus Cash while the last two both go for 10 Campus Cash, which amounts to $2 and $2.50, respectively. However, the next two changes we're about to mention might be more exciting than any new content. First, Playdom has finally added the ability to move and remove roads easily. Now, all you need to do is click on the road to either move it somewhere else or remove it entirely.
Second is the Save State option. Located underneath the screen shot icon, this allows you to save then game after queuing a long list of actions like collecting from properties or adding more students. What this does is force the game to sync with Playdom's servers immediately, ensuring that none of your recent actions are undone in an unfortunate crash. This isn't a complete fix, but hey, at least this gives us an option other than, say, throwing our laptops out the window.
Well, not literally, but you get the point. Playdom has finally unlocked District 4 for expansion in a recent update to ESPNU College Town. Players now have even more room to put all their stuff and, more importantly, fit more venues thanks to the new space. Also included in the update was Lacrosse, a new Soccer venue event that will operate much like other sports events, but again without new All Stars.
New Entertainment buildings added to the game include the Optometrist, Music Shop, Cemetery and Campground--all of which either grant coins per hour or School Spirit. The first two both cost 8 Campus Cash while the last two both go for 10 Campus Cash, which amounts to $2 and $2.50, respectively. However, the next two changes we're about to mention might be more exciting than any new content. First, Playdom has finally added the ability to move and remove roads easily. Now, all you need to do is click on the road to either move it somewhere else or remove it entirely.
Second is the Save State option. Located underneath the screen shot icon, this allows you to save then game after queuing a long list of actions like collecting from properties or adding more students. What this does is force the game to sync with Playdom's servers immediately, ensuring that none of your recent actions are undone in an unfortunate crash. This isn't a complete fix, but hey, at least this gives us an option other than, say, throwing our laptops out the window.
Happy Pets Cyber Monday Sale: Penguins are new and 30 percent off
The words "Cyber Monday" and "Penguin" probably have never been uttered in the same sentence until now. Kudos to CrowdStar for making history in Happy Pets, sort of. For the next few hours as of this writing, the brand new Penguin pets are 30 percent off in honor of the recluses' Black Friday. Each Penguin matures in just three days and need to be fed every eight hours, so don't mess this up. And could you with eyes like that? Here are all six Penguin varieties:
Tuxedo Penguin: 44 Facebook Credits ($4.40)
Grey Penguin: 40 Facebook Credits ($4)
Brown Penguin: 40 Facebook Credits ($4)
Orange Penguin: 40 Facebook Credits ($4)
White Penguin: 42 Facebook Credits ($4.20)
Yellow Penguin: 40 Facebook Credits ($4)
After the three hours are up at 4 p.m. PST, these cute flightless birds will jump right back up to full price. So, if you want your hands on one of these, you better act quick before having to pay over $6 for some of these faux birds. While these Penguins don't seem to do much other than look adorable, at least they don't sound like Robin Williams or perform choreographed dance routines. That would just be annoying.
Tuxedo Penguin: 44 Facebook Credits ($4.40)
Grey Penguin: 40 Facebook Credits ($4)
Brown Penguin: 40 Facebook Credits ($4)
Orange Penguin: 40 Facebook Credits ($4)
White Penguin: 42 Facebook Credits ($4.20)
Yellow Penguin: 40 Facebook Credits ($4)
After the three hours are up at 4 p.m. PST, these cute flightless birds will jump right back up to full price. So, if you want your hands on one of these, you better act quick before having to pay over $6 for some of these faux birds. While these Penguins don't seem to do much other than look adorable, at least they don't sound like Robin Williams or perform choreographed dance routines. That would just be annoying.
Treasure Isle's Design a Holiday Item Contest chills the creative juices
With yet another holiday upon us (Seriously, where do these things come from?), Zynga has decided that it wants its loyal players of Treasure Isle to design the ultimate Holiday item in another plainly titled event, the Design a Holiday Item Contest. Running today through Dec. 7 at midnight, players can submit up to three images of their item design to the contest's official forum thread.
What's even better is that Zynga will accept nearly any type of design whether it be digital, drawn in ink or whatever you fancy creative types come up with. The top three designs, chosen by the Treasure Isle Team, will be digitized and added to the Market in-game. As for the winning designers, you'll win once of each item design and a hefty 100 Island Cash. If you think you can flex your creative muscle as hard as the folks who get paid to do it, then give it a shot this holiday. All you have to lose is practice time, which we all could afford to lose more of.
What's even better is that Zynga will accept nearly any type of design whether it be digital, drawn in ink or whatever you fancy creative types come up with. The top three designs, chosen by the Treasure Isle Team, will be digitized and added to the Market in-game. As for the winning designers, you'll win once of each item design and a hefty 100 Island Cash. If you think you can flex your creative muscle as hard as the folks who get paid to do it, then give it a shot this holiday. All you have to lose is practice time, which we all could afford to lose more of.
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