Former EA, Activision Execs to Bring Console Quality Games to Facebook
Friday, 2nd December 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: console, Facebook, gameplay, Greg Richardson, iOS, mobile gaming, Rumble, zynga
Written by: Craig Hunter
Are you frustrated with the thousands of Farmville clones trying to pass themselves off as video games…on platforms like Facebook, Android, and iOS?
What about their micro-transaction models that create a “spend-to-progress” sense of urgency rather than focusing on engaging gameplay?
NYT points us to former EA and Activision execs who have formed startup Rumble Entertainment to develop and publish hardcore games specifically aimed at the platforms where social, casual gaming companies like Zynga dominate. Continue reading “Former EA, Activision Execs to Bring Console Quality Games to Facebook” »
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