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Wow I knew I saw that movie in the header pic! Holy shit, it has to be 10+ years since I seen it...(checks out imdb...) Wow I was 2 when it came out!
No. What this is usually known as is called "progress."
Facebook games were far more popular when there were less game apps for phones.
Now decent browser games and actual decent game apps exist and theyre always getting better.
Facebook games were far more popular when there were less game apps for phones.
Now decent browser games and actual decent game apps exist and theyre always getting better.
I think Facebook gaming would be growing exponentially if they let you play the Facebook games on your smart phone, which they obviously don't.
Shocker. Personally, I think it is the nickel and diming that is turning off players. The free to play model is the most expensive type of game you can play. I never personally played a single Facebook game, but almost every single person I know who used to play them all the time has stopped because they were tired of games being designed to drain them of money.
A close friend told me that she started getting so frustrated with how many of the games were practically forcing her to pay up in order to progress. I talked her into buying a 3DS and told her that those games might be more expensive, but you'll get full experiences that won't bombard you with ads or payment options every other click. She is currently loving Mario.
A close friend told me that she started getting so frustrated with how many of the games were practically forcing her to pay up in order to progress. I talked her into buying a 3DS and told her that those games might be more expensive, but you'll get full experiences that won't bombard you with ads or payment options every other click. She is currently loving Mario.
Think comparing two years might be a bit too short of a time frame to get a good look at what the market is going to do, but that's definitely a big drop.
Listened to your chat with David Jaffe this morning Jim. Really interesting stuff. Jaffe seems really chill
Listened to your chat with David Jaffe this morning Jim. Really interesting stuff. Jaffe seems really chill
Lol @ Occams. Do you ever comment on the actual content of the articles? *
*this is said in a joking manner not negative.
*this is said in a joking manner not negative.
Basket Case?
So people finally figured out that spending money for digital accessories that do nothing is a waste of time, great.
So people finally figured out that spending money for digital accessories that do nothing is a waste of time, great.
You want to know what's really surprising? For some reason, Zynga's stock is UP 2% today.
I really don't understand the stock market.
I really don't understand the stock market.
BASKET CASE!
The only movie when I was little that could manage to scare the shit out of me, and its such a retarded movie...
Facebook gaming dropping in popularity however, that doesn't scare me one bit.
The only movie when I was little that could manage to scare the shit out of me, and its such a retarded movie...
Facebook gaming dropping in popularity however, that doesn't scare me one bit.
It's only a matter of time before people start to figure out the business plan behind facebook games. People will eventually figure out when you try to waste their time and offer to make the game quicker in exchange for cash. They will realise that it's either a waste of time or a waste of cash and will decide to do things that aren't a waste of either.
@tekbunny;indeed-it-is.whats-worse-is-i-cant-see-what-i-type-untill-i-jit-the-post-button.ive-gotten-used-to-it.i-could-wait-till-im-home-and-type-on-pc,but-im-on-this-site-more-during-the-day-on-blackberry
It's also because these types of games are almost never good, they are just designed to be addictive. Ultimately you've spent 100 hours performing menial tasks, and all you have to show for it is a batch of crops, or the most expensive buildings in your virtual city, or you have all of the virtual clothes for your bingo avatar. I think casuals are starting to catch on to that (I also feel a little bit that way about games like Minecraft but let's not get into that.)
I bet it makes you feel like a schmuck if you went in on the facebook IPO. Stick with your Kimberly-Clarks, Coca-Colas, and Apples Mr./Mrs. Would-be Investor...
@Fear No Darkness I do when the mood strikes me or its something I am particularly interested in. Otherwise, it's all pictures and obtuse shit.
The-header-is-actually-from-one-of-the-basket-case-sequels.yes;there-were-3-of-them,and-if-anyone-really-wants-to-see-an-even-more-screwed-up-gorefest-by-the-same-developer-look-up-clips-from-"brain-damage"-totally-over-the-top-ridiculous-stuff
Maybe if the games on Facebook were actual games they would be doing better, not "click 5 times, wait 12 hours, click again, BUY OUR SHIT"
Meh, every now and again a fad hits big and people make tons of money for years on end. Before CoD there were shooters like Timesplitters. Now? Not so much. I thought stop and pop shooters were a fad, now the mechanic is in damn near every shooter regardless of context.
Not too surprised that the FB gaming scene isn't the honeypot everyone hopping into it wanted it to be. Then again, their expectations were almost comically out of proportion.
Not too surprised that the FB gaming scene isn't the honeypot everyone hopping into it wanted it to be. Then again, their expectations were almost comically out of proportion.
It's simple really It was the new thing then so it was natural that numbers would go high, now that they're lower things are going bad it's just what happens.
Facebook gaming is for noobs.
Casual gamers are just that: casual. You need hardcore gamers if you plan anything long-term.
Casual gamers are just that: casual. You need hardcore gamers if you plan anything long-term.
There is actualy... two games i have found that i consider actual games and not "wait for the timer to go down" excersices.
Kings Bounty and Tripple town, so far Zynga has only stolen one of the concepts.
Kings Bounty and Tripple town, so far Zynga has only stolen one of the concepts.
This makes me glad as I was scared that, due to facebook gaming popularity, this was where the future of videogames was headed.
Sure it's ok to have SOME facebook games, but make them good ones instead of having many thousands of crapware ones.
Personally I've never touched a single one, and I'm not trying to look cool I just honestly think they're a waste of space.
Sure it's ok to have SOME facebook games, but make them good ones instead of having many thousands of crapware ones.
Personally I've never touched a single one, and I'm not trying to look cool I just honestly think they're a waste of space.
AHHHH!!!! Fucking 'Basket Case'!? That shit gave me nightmares for so long. I never went on picnics after that, because I was scared I'd reach in for a PB&J and pull out that nasty motherfucker there.
1) Facebook put in features to block the spam from friends playing these games. The first games had the luxury of being able to spam everyone all the time, making it easier for word to get around and lure people in.
2) Companies are getting wise to all the time being wasted during work hours, and are beginning to put the clamp down on these games.
It's not an environment healthy for growth, for games that require continuous viral spread.
2) Companies are getting wise to all the time being wasted during work hours, and are beginning to put the clamp down on these games.
It's not an environment healthy for growth, for games that require continuous viral spread.
my mistake, the header image seems to be from the original...been a long time since I have seen them
Honestly, I think at least some of it is that Facebook has made it easier (i.e. - possible) to block FB game spam. Man, that shit was RIDICULOUS. Everytime I signed on, I got slammed with 10,000 fucking invites and things. Nowadays, besides a few posts on the newsfeed, it's not nearly as bad.
Oh hey look this article could be interes- OHMYFUCKITTYFUCKDIEYOUHORRIDABOMINATION *punches monitor and runs away screaming*
the world is getting a little bit better it seems.
- this news :)
- indie games bringing back great gameplay from the past reloaded
- the PC as gaming platform is getting stronger again (and i am not talking about browser and MMO games)
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- this news :)
- indie games bringing back great gameplay from the past reloaded
- the PC as gaming platform is getting stronger again (and i am not talking about browser and MMO games)
i likes.
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