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FarmVille heads to Microsoft
Facebook reveals Games Dashboard
Any keen gamers will know that accessing games on the world’s largest social network is a bit of a chore – but that looks set to change with the upcoming ...
$180m pumped into Zynga
A Russian investment firm that previously invested $200m in social network leader Facebook has backed Mafia Wars and FarmVille developer Zynga to the power of $180m.
Xbox Facebook/Twitter age restriction lifted
Microsoft’s Major Nelson has confirmed that Xbox 360 users below the age of 18 and based outside the US are now able to use the console’s social networking features – ...
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St John returns
Planning a strong push into the games sector, social network hi5 has hired outspoken industry veteran Alex St. John as president and chief technology officer.
Last.FM racks up 1m Xbox Live profiles
Approximately one million Last.FM profiles have been created through the new Xbox Live social media update.
Microsoft: Millions use Xbox Live social media
Microsoft has announced that millions of Xbox Live members have taken advantage of the social media features that were launched last week.
Facebook hitting PS3 today
Just a matter of hours after it was first officially announced, Sony has confirmed that the PS3 3.10 firmware update – which brings with it integrated Facebook functionality – ...
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360 Twitter and Facebook is live
Facebook may be coming to PS3 in the near future, but the Xbox 360 integration of the famed social network is live and ready to use right now.
PS3 joins the Facebook party
With Microsoft’s social media bonanza due to hit Xbox 360 today – bringing with it integrated Facebook, Twitter and Last.FM functionality – Sony has announced a similar upgrade for PS3 ...
November 17th launch for 360 Twitter, Facebook
Microsoft has confirmed that Twitter and Facebook integration will be coming to Xbox Live on November 17th.
Xbox Twitter for over 18s only
Despite the ease with which the services can be accessed online, Microsoft has confirmed that its upcoming Twitter, Facebook and Last.FM applications for Xbox 360 will be restricted to account ...
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Meier reveals Civilization Network
One of the biggest franchises in strategy gaming is turning its attentions to the world of social networks with news that the free-to-play Civilization Network is heading to Facebook some ...
360 Facebook, Twitter launch date unclear
The launch of the upcoming Facebook and Twitter integration with Xbox Live has been called into question after a date was seemingly announced this weekend.
VG247 reported on Saturday ...
Twitter on Xbox clarified
Microsoft has clarified yesterday’s confusion regarding the upcoming integration of Twitter and Facebook on Xbox 360, admitting that Silver Xbox Live members will not be able to access the service ...
Xbox 360 Twitter claims ‘incorrect’
Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has told MCV that reports claiming Twitter and Facebook access on Xbox 360 will be reserved for Gold members of Xbox Live only are incorrect.
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Doak returns with Facebook dev
GoldenEye designer and Free Radical founder David Doak has returned to games development via a new studio making Facebook games, Develop understands.
Video games to save MySpace
News Corp is to strengthen the video gaming offering on MySpace, in a hope to close the gap on Facebook, which currently courts more users.
As reported by Reuters, ...
Playfish 'unsure' of Facebook Connect
Speaking in a panel at the Develop Conference 2009, Playfish CEO Kristian Segerstrale as revealed he is yet to be convinced by the prospect of the Xbox 360's forthcoming social ...
MICROSOFT: Xbox teams up with Last.fm, Facebook and Twitter
Microsoft has announced new deals with online music station Last.fm and social networking site Facebook – the latest in a major week of content partnerships that has also seen it ...
Video games are more popular than cinema
More people in America play video games than go to the cinema, according to a recent survey carried out by the NPD group.
Facebook advertises ‘new R4’
Social networking site Facebook has allowed advertising for a new piracy-enabling R4-style card on its pages.
Pirate Bay sails onto Facebook
Whilst the three men behind BitTorrent portal Pirate Bay are still awaiting the final decision in their Swedish court case, the site itself continues to expand with the launch ...
Gaming on the agenda at Social Networking World Forum
Casual gaming is set to feature at the Social Networking World Forum with a focus on the multi-platform potential of websites like Facebook and MySpace offer.
UK devs reach Facebook competition final
UK development outfit The Games Company has reached the final stages of a high-profile games design competition on Facebook – and now it’s urging its UK contemporaries to come out ...
