The Lucky Stash Slot Machine in Mafia Wars was always an obligatory thing to do each day when you were given a free spin or something to pump extra Reward Points into when there was nothing else better to buy--which probably never happened. Finally, Zynga added some extra incentive to spinning that wheel more than once daily with Slots Super Items.
These items are only available by filling the Bonus Meter completely and spinning the Bonus Wheel for free. Before, the Bonus Wheel was only filled with various amounts of Reward Points and meager items with stats that weren't even impressive when the feature was first introduced in July 2010. But spinning now can win you some pretty impressive animals, weapons, armor and vehicles like the Rex Fang (73 Attack, 35 Defense).
The cheapo in me is still only going to use his free daily spin, but at least this is something better to look forward to than items like the Box Jellyfish (28 Attack, 56 Defense). Seriously, at least bring something to a fight that you could fashion into a shiv... like a swordfish.
Thứ Bảy, 4 tháng 2, 2012
Newsweek rates Facebook's 'most addictive games', the most fun epidemic in years
Newsweek recently took a look at the metrics they believe imply are Facebook's most addictive games including staples like Zyngas' FarmVille and Mafia Wars as well as gems like Bejeweled Blitz from Popcap and Mindjolt's Bouncing Balls. But are the numbers behind social games enough to say whether they're addictive? If the numbers indicate anything more than gamers simply enjoying games, then we might have an epidemic afflicting 160 million on our hands.
Well, if you're in Dr. Hilarie Cash's camp, who claims that social games are addictive by design, then this is most likely true. If Cash is right, then it's possible that we're all 'addicted' to Facebook games on varying levels solely by virtue of their design. But is it truly addiction that makes social games so popular or is it the basic reward structure in which social games operate? Maybe the gameplay structure of task and reward is inherently gripping.
While some cases of gaming addiction are pretty cut and dry, perhaps it's a personal realization of a negative impact. In a recent survey by Lightspeed Research, 19 percent of Facebook gamers admitted to being addicted. (And that doesn't account for how many who could be in denial.)
Well, if you're in Dr. Hilarie Cash's camp, who claims that social games are addictive by design, then this is most likely true. If Cash is right, then it's possible that we're all 'addicted' to Facebook games on varying levels solely by virtue of their design. But is it truly addiction that makes social games so popular or is it the basic reward structure in which social games operate? Maybe the gameplay structure of task and reward is inherently gripping.
While some cases of gaming addiction are pretty cut and dry, perhaps it's a personal realization of a negative impact. In a recent survey by Lightspeed Research, 19 percent of Facebook gamers admitted to being addicted. (And that doesn't account for how many who could be in denial.)
FrontierVille Music Crates brings serious tuneage to your homestead
FrontierVille Music Crate
Ready to play your first Facebook ho down? Zynga added the Music Crate to FrontierVille today, which for 40 Horseshoes, or $5.30 USD, holds one of five musical instrument decorations. Each one is said to play a tune when clicked on the homestead. Here are all five instruments and their purchase prices if you want to buy them directly:
Banjo: 330 XP, 48 Horseshoes
Guitar: 300 XP, 44 Horseshoes
Squeezebox: 280 XP, 42 Horseshoes
Tambourine: 360 XP, 49 Horseshoes
Fiddle: 330 XP, 46 Horseshoes
These interactive decorations are only available until Oct. 20, so get to savin' if you want to get to playin' them all.
Ready to play your first Facebook ho down? Zynga added the Music Crate to FrontierVille today, which for 40 Horseshoes, or $5.30 USD, holds one of five musical instrument decorations. Each one is said to play a tune when clicked on the homestead. Here are all five instruments and their purchase prices if you want to buy them directly:
Banjo: 330 XP, 48 Horseshoes
Guitar: 300 XP, 44 Horseshoes
Squeezebox: 280 XP, 42 Horseshoes
Tambourine: 360 XP, 49 Horseshoes
Fiddle: 330 XP, 46 Horseshoes
These interactive decorations are only available until Oct. 20, so get to savin' if you want to get to playin' them all.
Thứ Năm, 2 tháng 2, 2012
It's Turkey Time in Tiki Resort: New mystery prizes
Playdom's Tiki Resort is still bustling with activity from all their Halloween surprises, but now it's time to pull out the Thanksgiving goodies and celebrate a new holiday.
The most exciting celebration in this new theme is the Daily Turkey Bonus. Simply for logging into Tiki Resort and clicking on the large bouncing roasted turkey once per day, you'll be given an exclusive random Thankgiving-themed item. There are 7 total Thanksgiving items that can be won in this way, totally for free. You can also buy Thanksgiving Charms for 9 Facebook Credits each to give yourself more chances in the random giveaway.
Finally, there is one new item in the Shop available for Thanksgiving only. The Tiki Turkey Tent will cost you 29 Facebook Credits, and looks like two turkeys underneath a striped yellow tent. We're sure this isn't the last new item available for purchase. It does seem as if most of the Turkey day decorations will come from the mystery game. Which is fine with us, because it's free!
The most exciting celebration in this new theme is the Daily Turkey Bonus. Simply for logging into Tiki Resort and clicking on the large bouncing roasted turkey once per day, you'll be given an exclusive random Thankgiving-themed item. There are 7 total Thanksgiving items that can be won in this way, totally for free. You can also buy Thanksgiving Charms for 9 Facebook Credits each to give yourself more chances in the random giveaway.
Finally, there is one new item in the Shop available for Thanksgiving only. The Tiki Turkey Tent will cost you 29 Facebook Credits, and looks like two turkeys underneath a striped yellow tent. We're sure this isn't the last new item available for purchase. It does seem as if most of the Turkey day decorations will come from the mystery game. Which is fine with us, because it's free!
FarmVille Country Fair buildings and decorations now available
In addition to the new animal and tree available in the equally new Country Fair theme in FarmVille, tonight's game update also saw the release of two new buildings and four new decorations in the store.
The items here are the basics of what you'll need to put together your very own Country Fair or carnival on your farm. The two buildings are the Carnival Tent and the Ticket Booth. What goes on inside the Carnival Tent can be left to your imagination. Is it an animal show? A petting zoo? That's all up to you, but you can add one to your farm for 120,000 coins. Likewise, the Ticket Booth is also a coin-based item, costing just 40,000 coins.
As for the new decorations, you can now pick up the Pirate Boat Ride that we gave you a sneak peek of earlier this week, along with a Dunk Tank and Balloon Stand, both of which are available for coins. Surprisingly, the only two items available for Farm Cash are the Free Fall Ride, and the aforementioned Pirate Boat Ride, which cost 50 and 25 Farm Cash, respectively.
We'll be sure to let you know when and if this theme continues to grow in the future, so check back with us then!
The items here are the basics of what you'll need to put together your very own Country Fair or carnival on your farm. The two buildings are the Carnival Tent and the Ticket Booth. What goes on inside the Carnival Tent can be left to your imagination. Is it an animal show? A petting zoo? That's all up to you, but you can add one to your farm for 120,000 coins. Likewise, the Ticket Booth is also a coin-based item, costing just 40,000 coins.
As for the new decorations, you can now pick up the Pirate Boat Ride that we gave you a sneak peek of earlier this week, along with a Dunk Tank and Balloon Stand, both of which are available for coins. Surprisingly, the only two items available for Farm Cash are the Free Fall Ride, and the aforementioned Pirate Boat Ride, which cost 50 and 25 Farm Cash, respectively.
We'll be sure to let you know when and if this theme continues to grow in the future, so check back with us then!
FarmVille's 24-hour Megamind movie promo kicks off Thursday
'Megamind,' Dreamworks new animated film starring Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Brad Pitt, will be coming to FarmVille in the first-ever movie tie-in for the popular Facebook farming game.
Starting on Thursday, virtual farmers will be able to visit Megamind's 'Mega-Farm' and receive two exclusive in-game items: 'Mega-Grow' which will cause your crops to ripen instantly and a Megamind AirHog decoration.
This promotion, much like the recent FarmVille McDonalds promotion, will only be available for 24 hours, so you'll have to move fast if you want to get your hands on this exclusive loot.
See more images from the FarmVille/Megamind promotion after the jump. farmville megamind promo images
farmville megamind promotion
Starting on Thursday, virtual farmers will be able to visit Megamind's 'Mega-Farm' and receive two exclusive in-game items: 'Mega-Grow' which will cause your crops to ripen instantly and a Megamind AirHog decoration.
This promotion, much like the recent FarmVille McDonalds promotion, will only be available for 24 hours, so you'll have to move fast if you want to get your hands on this exclusive loot.
See more images from the FarmVille/Megamind promotion after the jump. farmville megamind promo images
farmville megamind promotion
FarmVille Thanksgiving is already on the way
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Although Halloween just ended, Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. FarmVille is already preparing awesome new stuff to celebrate the occasion. That's the best part about Facebook games during the holiday season, it's not-stop updates, items, and special promotions. Definitely better than the boring summer months.
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I stumbled upon a few unreleased FarmVille Thanksgiving items today. In addition to a turkey costume and three turkey sweaters, FarmVille seems to be planning a Thanksgiving table feature. It looks as though people will have to gift you supplies to build up your Thanksgiving dinner. Just thinking about that feast is making me hungry already.
Check back in with the blog for more Thanksgiving stuff as we move closer to the holiday.
Although Halloween just ended, Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. FarmVille is already preparing awesome new stuff to celebrate the occasion. That's the best part about Facebook games during the holiday season, it's not-stop updates, items, and special promotions. Definitely better than the boring summer months.
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I stumbled upon a few unreleased FarmVille Thanksgiving items today. In addition to a turkey costume and three turkey sweaters, FarmVille seems to be planning a Thanksgiving table feature. It looks as though people will have to gift you supplies to build up your Thanksgiving dinner. Just thinking about that feast is making me hungry already.
Check back in with the blog for more Thanksgiving stuff as we move closer to the holiday.
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