If you're still on the hunt for a topical Halloween costume, try this one on for size -- a Pet Society burglar.
A wacky news story reports that a thief broke into 44-year-old Sicilian woman's Facebook account and cleaned out her virtual house in the game Pet Society, taking $140 worth of virtual items, including paintings, carpets, aquariums and mirrors. All that was left when Paola Letizia logged into the game was her pet named 'Blue Cat.'
'I don't think it matters that the flat only exists in Facebook. It is real to me, and I have suffered a real loss.' Letizia told Italian media.
Italy's postal police are investigating the matter, and authorities say the crime is punishable with up to five years in prison.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
FarmVille Sneak Peek: Pumpkin Carriage, Black Rose, Purple Gallinule & More
A wide variety of new items look to be coming to FarmVille in the future, with some of these items being a Pumpkin Carriage, Rove Goat, and Purple Gallinule. We've also been given a look at the announced Black Rose flower and Tree Mastery signs, along with the Mystery Seedling, all three of which were touted in last week's official FarmVille podcast.
While the Pumpkin Carriage could easily fit in with the current Halloween or even fall themes of items, the Rove Goat and Purple Gallinule seem fairly independent in that respect. Will we see these items released as part of a new item theme, or as simple individual updates in the future? Only time will tell.
What we do know, however, is that the Pumpkin Carriage, Goat and Gallinule will animate, and you can check them out in action below.
[Via FarmVIlle Latest]
While the Pumpkin Carriage could easily fit in with the current Halloween or even fall themes of items, the Rove Goat and Purple Gallinule seem fairly independent in that respect. Will we see these items released as part of a new item theme, or as simple individual updates in the future? Only time will tell.
What we do know, however, is that the Pumpkin Carriage, Goat and Gallinule will animate, and you can check them out in action below.
[Via FarmVIlle Latest]
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Zynga brings Mafia Wars, FishVille to Yahoo
The exodus has begun. Well, sort of. TechCrunch reports that Zynga has officially launched Mafia Wars and FishVille on many of Yahoo's services including Yahoo Messenger, Pulse, Games, and within its browser toolbar. The release seems to be the fruit of a partnership between the two companies that was revealed in May of this year. This news comes hot off the heels of Zynga CEO Mark Pincus' stating his vision for a "dog activated world." We suspect that more Zynga games are to come if the expansion proves successful.
We say "expansion" because Zynga isn't going anywhere on Facebook. You'll still find your digital mob and fish tank on Facebook, though the company has been looking to go forth and conquer our digital lives for some time. Hopefully for the studio this attempt at expansion goes better than when it launched FarmVille on MSN Games only to have it shuttered shortly after.
Mafia Wars even has items exclusive to its Yahoo version, though players can't import their Facebook player profiles at the moment. This could be intentional so as to not draw away too many Facebook mobsters, though Zynga is reported to be working on a currency that it will likely use across the several platforms the company has already invaded. Eventually, it would make sense for Zynga to allow its players to access their original accounts across any platform, but it appears that the company is just testing the waters with Yahoo.
We say "expansion" because Zynga isn't going anywhere on Facebook. You'll still find your digital mob and fish tank on Facebook, though the company has been looking to go forth and conquer our digital lives for some time. Hopefully for the studio this attempt at expansion goes better than when it launched FarmVille on MSN Games only to have it shuttered shortly after.
Mafia Wars even has items exclusive to its Yahoo version, though players can't import their Facebook player profiles at the moment. This could be intentional so as to not draw away too many Facebook mobsters, though Zynga is reported to be working on a currency that it will likely use across the several platforms the company has already invaded. Eventually, it would make sense for Zynga to allow its players to access their original accounts across any platform, but it appears that the company is just testing the waters with Yahoo.
Facebook blocked by half of small businesses: Less farming, more work
FarmVille at work
Who wants to work, anyway? According to a study conducted by Webroot, 50 percent of small businesses want you to, that's who. The report shows that half of over one thousand employees surveyed in the U.S. and U.K. said that all social networks are blocked from their office network--that means Facebook games too.
While 39 percent reported being blocked from Facebook specifically, this specific social network is more than likely included in the 50 percent mentioned above. According to All Facebook, Internet security is a large cause of the block, citing that "one in six of those surveyed said a social networking site or Web 2.0 application was the source of a virus."
However, we can't imagine that at least part of the reason wasn't because businesses have taken a hit to productivity since Facebook blew up. Not to mention, who knows how many of those employees are playing the same games we are? Come to think of it, there are probably plenty of you at work reading this right now with FarmVille loaded in another browser tab. We know, it's OK. (You're safe here, for now.)
To keep those of you from hitting the wanted ads again, about 21 percent of small businesses allow Facebook use, but at designated hours of the day. Think of it as recess all over again, but replace the tether ball matches with virtual cook-offs.
Who wants to work, anyway? According to a study conducted by Webroot, 50 percent of small businesses want you to, that's who. The report shows that half of over one thousand employees surveyed in the U.S. and U.K. said that all social networks are blocked from their office network--that means Facebook games too.
While 39 percent reported being blocked from Facebook specifically, this specific social network is more than likely included in the 50 percent mentioned above. According to All Facebook, Internet security is a large cause of the block, citing that "one in six of those surveyed said a social networking site or Web 2.0 application was the source of a virus."
However, we can't imagine that at least part of the reason wasn't because businesses have taken a hit to productivity since Facebook blew up. Not to mention, who knows how many of those employees are playing the same games we are? Come to think of it, there are probably plenty of you at work reading this right now with FarmVille loaded in another browser tab. We know, it's OK. (You're safe here, for now.)
To keep those of you from hitting the wanted ads again, about 21 percent of small businesses allow Facebook use, but at designated hours of the day. Think of it as recess all over again, but replace the tether ball matches with virtual cook-offs.
FrontierVille: New Shovel Hunt goal offers 10 free digs in Treasure Isle
While it's not better than getting 10 free energy, the new Frontier Shovel from FrontierVille is an exclusive item that lets you make 10 free digs in Treasure Isle. But what it technically does, is make each of your next 10 digs require 5 less energy. And since each dig takes 5 Energy, well, you get the idea. And they're really heavy with the emphasis on the digs, because that's all you can do with it. You can't cut trees or ferns or search a lodge with it.
FrontierVille Goal: Shovel Hunt
When the offer window pops up in Treasure Isle, click on it to go to FrontierVille. There, you'll be presented with a new goal, Shovel Hunt, which requires the following:
Plant Four Fruit Trees (can also be unlocked for 16 Horseshoes)
Clear Two Rocks (8 Horseshoes)
Clear One Cactus (12 Horseshoes)
You can spend 36 Horseshoes to unlock this, but it's not worth it. They're also such simple tasks that you'll be better off just completing the goal the way it asks you to. After completing the goal, you get 50 XP, 250 Coins, and a Horseshoe-Handled Frontier Shovel.
Frontier Shovel in Treasure Isle
Claim your Frontier Shovel in FrontierVille, and you'll be redirected to Treasure Isle. The shovel will be in your backpack. You can use it or sell it, but just be warned, selling it won't earn you any coins.
FrontierVille Goal: Shovel Hunt
When the offer window pops up in Treasure Isle, click on it to go to FrontierVille. There, you'll be presented with a new goal, Shovel Hunt, which requires the following:
Plant Four Fruit Trees (can also be unlocked for 16 Horseshoes)
Clear Two Rocks (8 Horseshoes)
Clear One Cactus (12 Horseshoes)
You can spend 36 Horseshoes to unlock this, but it's not worth it. They're also such simple tasks that you'll be better off just completing the goal the way it asks you to. After completing the goal, you get 50 XP, 250 Coins, and a Horseshoe-Handled Frontier Shovel.
Frontier Shovel in Treasure Isle
Claim your Frontier Shovel in FrontierVille, and you'll be redirected to Treasure Isle. The shovel will be in your backpack. You can use it or sell it, but just be warned, selling it won't earn you any coins.
Frontierville Rodeo Timed Mission: Everything you need to know
FrontierVille is slowly rolling out a new time mission -- called "It's Rodeo Time!" which you will have eight days to complete. Here are the details:
frontierville rodeo time
GOAL: It's Rodeo Time! in FrontierVille
It's Rodeo Time! The rodeo is comin' to the Frontier! You're gonna need to toughen up some oxen, gather some Chaps, and some Rodeo Hats. This is gonna be a hoot!
- Sell 15 Adult Oxen
- Collect 15 Rodeo Hats (Them Rodeo Hats will be removed to complete this mission.)
- Collect 15 pairs of Chaps (Them Chaps will be used up.)
Hint : Oxen are available in the market. Click on "ask" above to ask your friends for Chaps and Rodeo Hats. (The hats and chaps will be removed once you've fulfilled the conditions of the mission)
frontierville rodeo time rewards
The rewards for completing the missions is a rodeo barrel + 1,000 XP + 1 Dinner
frontierville ox
If you don't have this mission yet, but want to get a leg up -- go ahead and buy any extra Oxen you might need and start feeding them until they grow up into big, strong adults and are ready to sell.
frontierville rodeo time
GOAL: It's Rodeo Time! in FrontierVille
It's Rodeo Time! The rodeo is comin' to the Frontier! You're gonna need to toughen up some oxen, gather some Chaps, and some Rodeo Hats. This is gonna be a hoot!
- Sell 15 Adult Oxen
- Collect 15 Rodeo Hats (Them Rodeo Hats will be removed to complete this mission.)
- Collect 15 pairs of Chaps (Them Chaps will be used up.)
Hint : Oxen are available in the market. Click on "ask" above to ask your friends for Chaps and Rodeo Hats. (The hats and chaps will be removed once you've fulfilled the conditions of the mission)
frontierville rodeo time rewards
The rewards for completing the missions is a rodeo barrel + 1,000 XP + 1 Dinner
frontierville ox
If you don't have this mission yet, but want to get a leg up -- go ahead and buy any extra Oxen you might need and start feeding them until they grow up into big, strong adults and are ready to sell.
City Of Wonder: Atomic Age has arrived, blinds us with lasers and music
City of Wonder is finally catching up with the rest of the world in its most recent update, The Atomic Age. Playdom has added several new areas of Research, new Marvels and more to the game in honor of both the most frightening and exciting time in human history.
Players can now Research fields such as Nuclear Power, Lasers, Globalization, Jazz and more. As always, these fields of Research will open up new buildings to construct like the Corporate HQ, which requires the new Globalization Research and nets your city 500 coins every eight hours. There are also a slew of new Cultural buildings like the Linear Accelerator, an item seemingly inspired by the Large Hadron Collider that brings 2,205 Happiness and 276 Culture to your people. (Hint: it requires Lasers.) Other Cultural buildings include the iconic Woodstock that comes of Folk Music Research and Apollo Theater, a Jazz building. I thought Woodstock was more Rock Music, but what do I know?
As for your military, NATO has been added as an available building. Known as one of the centers for global democracy, this building will grant players 160 Attack and 120 Defense. But we know what everyone wants to find out about: the Marvels. This time around, only two Marvels, Area 51 and the White House, were added Area 51 requires the new Electronics Research to complete and grants your armies a three percent damage increase. The White House, however, calls for Democracy of the Industrial Age and provides a three percent increase to goods and markets.
It looks like it's time to get with... the times in City of Wonder. Oddly enough from the title "Atomic Age," it looks like Culture and Trade benefit more from this update than Military. Of course, you'll need to be leveled up to the Industrial Age to enjoy these new features, so keep on keepin' on, newbies.
Players can now Research fields such as Nuclear Power, Lasers, Globalization, Jazz and more. As always, these fields of Research will open up new buildings to construct like the Corporate HQ, which requires the new Globalization Research and nets your city 500 coins every eight hours. There are also a slew of new Cultural buildings like the Linear Accelerator, an item seemingly inspired by the Large Hadron Collider that brings 2,205 Happiness and 276 Culture to your people. (Hint: it requires Lasers.) Other Cultural buildings include the iconic Woodstock that comes of Folk Music Research and Apollo Theater, a Jazz building. I thought Woodstock was more Rock Music, but what do I know?
As for your military, NATO has been added as an available building. Known as one of the centers for global democracy, this building will grant players 160 Attack and 120 Defense. But we know what everyone wants to find out about: the Marvels. This time around, only two Marvels, Area 51 and the White House, were added Area 51 requires the new Electronics Research to complete and grants your armies a three percent damage increase. The White House, however, calls for Democracy of the Industrial Age and provides a three percent increase to goods and markets.
It looks like it's time to get with... the times in City of Wonder. Oddly enough from the title "Atomic Age," it looks like Culture and Trade benefit more from this update than Military. Of course, you'll need to be leveled up to the Industrial Age to enjoy these new features, so keep on keepin' on, newbies.
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