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Social Gaming, the Next Big Thing?

Discussion in 'Playground' started by Montresor, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. Montresor

    Montresor Mostly Harmless Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder

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    According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Next Big Thing in gaming could be "Social Gaming" on Facebook and MySpace.

    Some examples of social games are Farm Town, FarmVille and Mafia Wars on Facebook.

    Read the rest here.

    So, is it time to write the epitaph for computer games played at home? No, I don't think so. But home gaming is about to face a new competitor.
     
    Montresor, Aug 4, 2009
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    Hmm, that is a bit strange definition for social gaming. Social gaming as I understand it has existed for ages. So there really is not anything new about this and it certainly will not kill single player gaming or playing games in solitude.
     
    Erod, Aug 4, 2009
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  3. Blades of Vanatar

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    Gaming has never really been the "Cool" thing to do, maybe this will help with that and bring more people into the fold...
     
    Blades of Vanatar, Aug 4, 2009
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    Well, Farmville in particular is huge now. I'll admit that I have a little farm going. It's an easier and more accessible way to do what I assume World of Warcraft people have been doing for years.
     
    Harbourboy, Mar 30, 2010
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    i see tons of updates on all this game stuff popping up on my facebook feed. never tried it though and have no plans to. also see my youngest brother playing them a lot.

    is this plants vs zombies thing i hear about so much one of them?
     
    Enagonios, Apr 7, 2010
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    Not that I'm aware of; Plants vs. Zombies IIRC is an indie game that has gotten good reviews (like World of Goo has).
     
    Blackthorne TA, Apr 7, 2010
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