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Internet games pioneer Zynga sheds workers
SAN FRANCISCO — Struggling social games pioneer Zynga began trimming workers, shuttering studios and shelving older titles to get in financial shape to win in the long run. “Earlier today we initiated a number of changes to streamline our operations, focus our resources on our most strategic opportunities, and invest…
Amazon gets into online social games
SAN FRANCISCO — Online retail colossus Amazon on Tuesday launched its first online social game in a challenge to Zynga. The “Living Classics” title was tailored for play at leading social network Facebook, where Zynga rose to stardom. “Why is Amazon making social games?, you ask. Good question!” the Seattle-based…
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