FarmVille 2 Aims to Save Zynga Amid Slump
Zynga seeks revival with FarmVille 2 as mobile and social gaming shift hurts growth. The company releases a 3-D rich update and new interactivity to recapture players and investor interest after a revenue slowdown and stock decline.
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The article discusses a shift in farming simulation games away from endless coin farming and toward collaboration. Zynga notes players prefer shared progress and a nostalgic, comforting gameplay loop over constant competition and repetitive tasks.
FarmVille sequel tests Zynga future amid stock slump
Zynga seeks revival with FarmVille 2 focusing on relaxation and nature sounds as mobile shift hurts the company. After peaking at 34 million monthly players in January, active users have fallen to about 18 million. Investors wonder if Zynga can monetize iPhone and Android games like its Facebook hit.
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