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Zynga seeks own game space away from Facebook
Mar 1st, 2012
(Reuters) - Zynga Inc is launching a new games service that allows users to play on the company's website instead of Facebook, potentially driving traffic away from the world's No. 1 social network that is its biggest partner. The service is the online game company's boldest move yet to create a presence outside of Facebook, where it makes 93 percent of its revenue. Zynga's re-designed website, which will come online later in March, makes it easier to play games more quickly with access to live chatting and message board features where players can ask for help. ... (Source: Reuters) -
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