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Sony buys Bungie, and VR avatars arrive on Instagram, Facebook

In today's top stories, Sony is buying video game developer Bungie. Meanwhile, the Facebook-ified Metaverse is taking shape with new VR avatars, and Microsoft says Windows machines need eight hours of connectivity to fully update.

Videoby Bridget CareyFebruary 1, 2022 4:00 AM PST

Take-Two buys Zynga, Apple ditches Beats Pill Plus speaker

In today's top stories, the game maker behind Grand Theft Auto is acquiring the game maker behind FarmVille. Also, Apple stops selling the Beats Pill Plus speaker, and NASA gets a leadership change with a new chief scientist.

Videoby Bridget CareyJanuary 11, 2022 4:00 AM PST

Grand Theft Auto maker Take-Two is buying FarmVille developer Zynga in $12.7B deal

The deal brings together the company behind NBA 2K and Red Dead Redemption with Zynga, which known for CSR Racing and Words with Friends.

Articleby Sean KeaneJanuary 10, 2022 10:12 AM PST

It's game over for FarmVille, as Flash also buys the farm

The sun is setting on the Facebook game that once had 30 million daily players.

Articleby Steven MusilDecember 31, 2020 12:48 PM PST

Games With Friends jumps into your iMessage conversations

Chatting is overrated. With 12 games to play in the new iMessage app, you'll never have to talk to people again.

Articleby Alfred NgDecember 15, 2016 1:05 PM PST

Facebook is working on a new video game service, but won't tell you what it is

The world's largest social network is building a new service designed to help players connect with games and one another.

Articleby Ian SherrAugust 18, 2016 7:01 AM PDT

Zynga CEO Mattrick leaves abruptly, replaced by founder Pincus

Don Mattrick, Zynga's current CEO, will depart the company immediately after less than two years on the job. He had previously run Microsoft's Xbox business.

Articleby Ian SherrApril 8, 2015 1:22 PM PDT

iRobot's military bots answer to one tap on a tablet

A new app makes it easy to control iRobot's defense and security robots. Also, AT&T pays for mobile "cramming," and Snapchat will soon feature advertisements.

Articleby Bridget CareyOctober 9, 2014 1:30 PM PDT

Zynga presses pause on game launches as sales outlook drops

The gaming company cuts outlook after its says revamps of hit games, including Words With Friends, will take longer. But, it says, new efforts should prove fruitful.

Articleby Ian SherrAugust 7, 2014 1:14 PM PDT

Zynga appoints Google exec, a former DARPA director, to its board

Regina Dugan, currently vice president of engineering and leader of Google's Advanced Technology and Projects, shows interest in video games.

Articleby Ian SherrJuly 9, 2014 1:08 PM PDT

Mark Pincus steps down from daytime duties at Zynga

The founder and former CEO of the social games company has relinquished all responsibilities as chief product officer, signaling the end of Pincus' operational role at Zynga.

Articleby Nick StattApril 23, 2014 2:26 PM PDT

FarmVille 2: Country Escape crops up on iOS, Android

The free game is available now in Apple's App Store and the Google Play marketplace.

Articleby Don ReisingerApril 17, 2014 8:26 AM PDT