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Study: Facebook gaming declines in 2011, social gaming seeking new growth
Feb 25th, 2012
While Facebook casual gaming has helped to triple the number of gamers in the US in the past three years, new research is saying that the social gaming boom is beginning to calm down, and perhaps seeking to mature. Market research firm IHS iSuppli states that 'the honeymooon's over,' chiefly due to rising barriers to entry, increasing competition and the fact that gaming has fallen in priority for social media users. (Source: Digital Trends) -
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