Thứ Năm, 2 tháng 2, 2012

Cafe World: No Clean Fairy gone for good today

Cafe World players who have not yet completed their No Clean Fairy have only one more day to do it before she's gone permanently. The ability to complete her will be taken away today but we're not sure exactly what time. You can't say you weren't given fair warning though (or should we say, fair-y warning) because not only have we posted about this, but because the Cafe World fan page has warned you several times as well.

If you want to simply purchase the No Clean Fairy outright, it will cost you 2 Cafe Cash per material that you need. This means that if you haven't completed ANY of it, you'll have to pay 80 Cafe Cash. As of right now, if you log in you can still complete your fairy and request parts from friends - but if they don't respond to your pleas for help by the time the feature is moved, then you will be without your fairy. If you don't finish the No Clean Fairy, well, it's time to move on to the Queen Deep Freeze anyway.

Do you think the No Clean Fairy is really gone for good, or do you think she'll be back to make a surprise appearance again in the future?

Happy Birthday FishVille: Celebrate 1 year anniversary with month-long celebration

FishVille Anniversary
Today, Zynga have announced that it is FishVille's one year anniversary! This is a pretty big reason to celebrate, because most social games haven't been around quite that long. Zynga is celebrating this exciting event with an entire month full of surprises and parties. We're not sure exactly what to expect yet, but when Cafe World turned 1 they had all sorts of excitement including new catering missions and a sweepstakes with a New York vacation prize.

So far, we know that we're going to get a new mini-game next week called Aqua Hoops. We're not sure exactly what this is, but it could be a version of underwater basketball. We do know that this won't be all that we see this month, so expect a ton of coverage of the FishVille one year anniversary event. We can't wait to see what Zynga pull out of their fishtank for this one!

Thứ Tư, 1 tháng 2, 2012

Japanese FarmVille shall now be known as FarmVillage

Known around the world for their hit social game FarmVille, Zynga's flagship property has made the journey across the Pacific to Japan. The second Zynga game to be localized for a foreign audience and a first for FarmVille, FarmVillage was developed specifically for mobile devices backed by Mixi, Japan's most popular social network. Players will be able to do all the things we can in the states, but in a hopefully improved version of the mobile FarmVille experience.

"We are excited to bring FarmVillage to Japan to create a better playing experience for all the players who have already become avid fans of FarmVille,”" says Zynga Japan CEO Robert Goldberg.

FarmVillage is the fruit of a recent partnership between Zynga and Japanese mobile phone provider Softbank, but Zynga is already experienced in launching games internationally. Earlier this year, Zynga released Zynga Poker in China and just recently announced that its newest game, CityVille, will release in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

According to Zynga, FarmVillage features opportunities for players to expand their farm, enjoy more artwork and improved Flash performance. The beta version of the game will launch early this month and more details can be found at Zynga Japan's website for those who are fluent (lucky bastards).

FrontierVille 'Mutton Bustin' Timed Mission: Everything you need to know

Mutton Bustin'
Still working on preparing for the holidays? Well--think fast--Zynga is about to throw us another fastball in FrontierVille with the new "Mutton Bustin'!" Timed Mission. According to Frontier Jack, mutton bustin' is rodeo for kids... only it's done on sheep. And what do you know, it checks out!

Once accepted, you'll only have three days to prepare for the runts' rodeo, but the requirements are simple enough:

    Tend to 40 of your neighbors' sheep
    Collect 5 Rodeo Vests
    Collect 10 Rodeo Gloves



Again, this isn't anything you haven't done before, you just might want to find some more friends to visit to get this done in three days considering every requirement calls for friends. Better yet, gifting just got a whole lot easier thanks to the Zynga Message Center finally being introduced to FrontierVille. Complete the mission in time to win a Hitchin' Post decoration, one Dinner and 1,000 XP. Now, get out there and let those kids live out their dreams of riding war sheep onto the battlefield. At least that's what rodeo should be like.

New FrontierVille Mystery Animal Crates ready to butt heads (literally)

Mystery Animals
If you were at all worried about your options when it came to adorable animals to collect, have no fear. Zynga just added yet another set of Mystery Animals to FrontierVille. Coming in a barrel rather than a crate, actually, you can have one of three varieties of Ram, Chipmunk and Armadillo for 50 Horseshoes. Here are all nine animals you might find inside:

    White, Black or Pink Ram
    Brown, Beige or Blue Chipmunk
    Tan, White or Prismatic Armadillo



Honestly, I don't think any Mystery Animal ever will be able to beat the Prismatic Armadillo. It's one step away from Happy Pets' psychedelic pets. Unfortunately, there are no special versions of these Mystery Animals to be found in Goals, but any one of these critters would make for an awww-inducing addition to the homestead. The question is are you willing to risk $6 on getting an animal you might not want?

Nancy Drew Giveaway: Win 'Warnings at Waverly Academy'

Unfortunately, just because the Holiday season has arrived doesn't mean we're allowed to just kick back and relax. We're back at our jobs, working long hours. Games.com The Blog aims to make things a little easier, with a good ol' free giveaway for our fans. Once again, I'm not giving away a boring T-Shirt. Instead you can enter to win a free copy of Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy for PC.

Continue reading to find out how to enter and win the free copy of Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy for PC.


"At an exclusive all-girls boarding school gossip and rumors are expected, but when threatening notes start appearing and accidents follow, it'll be up to you, as Nancy Drew, to stop this classroom criminal. Will the sinister student reach their goal, or can you make the grade and catch the "Black Cat" before the final bell rings?"

Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy for PC is jam-packed with features:

    Features young sleuth Nancy Drew as she goes undercover at a top boarding school
    Help Nancy discover who has been threatening the academy's valedictorian candidates
    Blend in with typical high-school student behavior: text your friends, cram for projects and become familiar with social cliques
    Run the school snack bar and play air hockey in the student lounge to incorporate yourself on campus
    Jr. and Sr. difficulty settings offer different levels of challenge

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Whether you love Nancy Drew, know someone who does, or are totally new to Nancy Drew games, it doesn't change the fact that like The Phantom of Venice, Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy is a game loved by many. The best part is that even if you haven't played a Nancy Drew game before, you can still jump in and feel right at home. This is a fantastic opportunity to get into an awesome game series.

So what are you waiting for? Enter to win the free copy of Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy by following the instructions below.
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To enter:

Step 1: Go to the Games.com Facebook fanpage: (http://www.facebook.com/gamescom).

Step 2: 'Like' the fanpage so you can see the latest Facebook game news, tips, and cheats.

Step 3: Enter the giveaway by heading to the fanpage and leave a comment telling us who your favorite detective or crime fighter is. Your choice can be from anywhere: a TV show, book, movie, even a real person. Perhaps you don't have one, then tell us about your favorite mystery; Nancy Drew isn't the only detective out there!

(Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are my favorite crime fighting detective duo. They're unmatched in awesomeness and intellect. I listen to the books on tape all the time. The absolute best has to be when in response to a remarkable Holmes deduction, Watson exclaims "MY, DEAR, HOLMES!")

After a few days, we'll randomly select a winner, message them on Facebook for their address, and send them their free Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy game. Sound easy enough?

Get started by heading to the Games.com fanpage to enter for the free Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy game.

Note: Last time I mentioned that I met the actress who plays Nancy Drew in the movie. She was a jerk :(

Social City North Pole expansion comes with homey winter buildings

North Pole Expansion
It looks like the snow is coming in early for Playdom as the company just expanded the North Pole district in Social City to its max size for everyone at absolutely no cost. Though, we doubt it had much to do with snow and rather more to do with the bunch of new buildings that were added in a recent update.

To start, players can gift one another the new Snowy Log Hut, which will provide 75 citizens every six hours, for free. To accompany the log hut are a few more log buildings (and some that are extra sweet) including:

    Gingerbread House 1 (9,000 coins): 100 Population every 4 hours
    Gingerbread House 2 (12 City Bucks): 100 Population every 4 hours
    Gingerbread House 3 (9,000 coins): 400 Population every 4 hours
    Snowy Log Cabin (10,000 coins): 125 Population every 6 hours
    Snowy Log Home (15,000 coins): 175 Population every 6 hours
    Snowy A-Frame 1 (20,000 coins): 500 Population every 2 days
    Snowy A-Frame 2 (50,000 coins): 800 Population every 2 days
    Snowy A-Frame 3 (10 City Bucks): 1,200 Population every 2 days
    Snowy Underhill Home 1, 2 and 3 (25,000 coins each): 250 Population every 6 hours
    Snowy Underhill Home 5 (16 City Bucks): 250 Population every 6 hours


In addition to more log cabins than anyone will probably ever need, Playdom also updated the game with an interesting change. According to the forum post, Facebook users who do not play Social City will now be able to see "Likes" referring to Districts in Social City. Considering this type of publishing was shut down a little while back, we'll see how long this feature lasts. Also included in the update were new holiday-themed attractions like the Snowy Clock Tower, which will give players 42,000 Happiness and 500 coins every four hours for 39 City Bucks. Other animated items include Santa's Toy Emporium, an item that for 29 City Bucks will grant your people 32,000 Happiness and 12,000 coins every five days. A good amount of these items are limited edition, so act quick if you want your city to fit the winter look.