I don’t get social gaming.
Based on Zynga’s numbers , I am waaaaaay in the minority and that is pretty much all that matters.
I don’t have anything against people playing ‘Farmville’ or ‘Scrabble’ or the thousand of other social games on line. I TWEET for god’s sake.
I try to invest my time and money in products, services I understand or am immersed in.
In trying to understand the model, I read Chris Dixon’s post on ‘The New Economy ‘. Oy.
Any internet business is tough. Zynga is no doubt killing it and has a gusher of profits and maybe a secret formula (I doubt it as it’s not just traffic), but color me skeptical of too many others figuring it out.
It will be a hit’s business and much like the current gaming industry should see few winners and lot’s of consolidation and quick knockoff’s when a winner is spotted.
The New Economy is obviously about getting to the longtail and doing it as fast as you can. Social gaming does seem to be a very quick way to that longtail for those who want to take their shot.
new businesses always create new opportunities.
think about infrastructure. although there are many failing video startups, the companies that help these startups scale are making a killing.
new businesses always create new opportunities.
think about infrastructure. although there are many failing video startups, the companies that help these startups scale are making a killing.
new businesses always create new opportunities.
think about infrastructure. although there are many failing video startups, the companies that help these startups scale are making a killing.
new businesses always create new opportunities.
think about infrastructure. although there are many failing video startups, the companies that help these startups scale are making a killing.
I’m with you on not really getting social gaming. Of course, I haven’t tried it, but I have no time to. Chris’ post was awesome and I’m reposting it with some comments in a couple of hours.
Love your blog and frank style of writing. :)
I’m with you on not really getting social gaming. Of course, I haven’t tried it, but I have no time to. Chris’ post was awesome and I’m reposting it with some comments in a couple of hours.
Love your blog and frank style of writing. :)
Thx
Thx
I’m with you on not really getting social gaming. Of course, I haven’t tried it, but I have no time to. Chris’ post was awesome and I’m reposting it with some comments in a couple of hours.
Love your blog and frank style of writing. :)
I’m with you on not really getting social gaming. Of course, I haven’t tried it, but I have no time to. Chris’ post was awesome and I’m reposting it with some comments in a couple of hours.
Love your blog and frank style of writing. :)
new businesses always create new opportunities.
think about infrastructure. although there are many failing video startups, the companies that help these startups scale are making a killing.
I'm with you on not really getting social gaming. Of course, I haven't tried it, but I have no time to. Chris' post was awesome and I'm reposting it with some comments in a couple of hours.
Love your blog and frank style of writing. :)
Thx
I don’t get social gaming either and don’t plan on chasing it.
But I’m starting to play Farmville and Mafia Wars regularly anyway – required case studies for anyone doing consumer-facing anything, IMO. A lot to learn from both Mark Pincus and foursquare I think; competitive social gaming has elements that are extremely viral and sticky, required for scaling on huge social networks.
I don’t get social gaming either and don’t plan on chasing it.
But I’m starting to play Farmville and Mafia Wars regularly anyway – required case studies for anyone doing consumer-facing anything, IMO. A lot to learn from both Mark Pincus and foursquare I think; competitive social gaming has elements that are extremely viral and sticky, required for scaling on huge social networks.
I don’t get social gaming either and don’t plan on chasing it.
But I’m starting to play Farmville and Mafia Wars regularly anyway – required case studies for anyone doing consumer-facing anything, IMO. A lot to learn from both Mark Pincus and foursquare I think; competitive social gaming has elements that are extremely viral and sticky, required for scaling on huge social networks.
I don’t get social gaming either and don’t plan on chasing it.
But I’m starting to play Farmville and Mafia Wars regularly anyway – required case studies for anyone doing consumer-facing anything, IMO. A lot to learn from both Mark Pincus and foursquare I think; competitive social gaming has elements that are extremely viral and sticky, required for scaling on huge social networks.
I love that movie.
I don't get social gaming either and don't plan on chasing it.
But I'm starting to play Farmville and Mafia Wars regularly anyway – required case studies for anyone doing consumer-facing anything, IMO. A lot to learn from both Mark Pincus and foursquare I think; competitive social gaming has elements that are extremely viral and sticky, required for scaling on huge social networks.
I love that movie.
I love that movie.
I love that movie.
w/ you on not getting social gaming; and won’t chase it. heck i won’t even try to get it via trying it – i can barely get along w/ people in real life….
w/ you on not getting social gaming; and won’t chase it. heck i won’t even try to get it via trying it – i can barely get along w/ people in real life….
w/ you on not getting social gaming; and won’t chase it. heck i won’t even try to get it via trying it – i can barely get along w/ people in real life….
w/ you on not getting social gaming; and won’t chase it. heck i won’t even try to get it via trying it – i can barely get along w/ people in real life….
w/ you on not getting social gaming; and won't chase it. heck i won't even try to get it via trying it – i can barely get along w/ people in real life….
Go to Facebook and in the search engine type Mafia Wars. 25 million people played this last month and players of social gaming play on average 4 hours a day. Zynga Poker had 17 million.
I am involved in a energy drink club that is going to take social gaming to a new level. If 25 million people played Mafia Wars this last month how many will play if they get paid? The kicker on that is they cannot win without joing the club. Your facebook page will send the game out like a virus and anyone that joins whether it is a friend or a friend of a friend of a friend will get credited to you. http://www.efusjon.com/kuma
http://efusjonbusinesstools.com/
Go to Facebook and in the search engine type Mafia Wars. 25 million people played this last month and players of social gaming play on average 4 hours a day. Zynga Poker had 17 million.
I am involved in a energy drink club that is going to take social gaming to a new level. If 25 million people played Mafia Wars this last month how many will play if they get paid? The kicker on that is they cannot win without joing the club. Your facebook page will send the game out like a virus and anyone that joins whether it is a friend or a friend of a friend of a friend will get credited to you. http://www.efusjon.com/kuma
http://efusjonbusinesstools.com/
Good idea
After rereading my post I see that it could be a little misleading. Efusjon is not associated with Mafia Wars or Zynga. They currently have an application that overlays on your facebook page and it has a game called Rad. The next game coming is the whopper and that is e-worlds. That is the one that will pay you to play and you can do well with it. However to ultimately win you will have to join the club. This in my opinion will change the way networking is done and is totally cutting edge.
Good idea
Good idea
Go to Facebook and in the search engine type Mafia Wars. 25 million people played this last month and players of social gaming play on average 4 hours a day. Zynga Poker had 17 million.
I am involved in a energy drink club that is going to take social gaming to a new level. If 25 million people played Mafia Wars this last month how many will play if they get paid? The kicker on that is they cannot win without joing the club. Your facebook page will send the game out like a virus and anyone that joins whether it is a friend or a friend of a friend of a friend will get credited to you. http://www.efusjon.com/kuma
http://efusjonbusinesstools.com/
Good idea
Go to Facebook and in the search engine type Mafia Wars. 25 million people played this last month and players of social gaming play on average 4 hours a day. Zynga Poker had 17 million.
I am involved in a energy drink club that is going to take social gaming to a new level. If 25 million people played Mafia Wars this last month how many will play if they get paid? The kicker on that is they cannot win without joing the club. Your facebook page will send the game out like a virus and anyone that joins whether it is a friend or a friend of a friend of a friend will get credited to you. http://www.efusjon.com/kuma
http://efusjonbusinesstools.com/
After rereading my post I see that it could be a little misleading. Efusjon is not associated with Mafia Wars or Zynga. They currently have an application that overlays on your facebook page and it has a game called Rad. The next game coming is the whopper and that is e-worlds. That is the one that will pay you to play and you can do well with it. However to ultimately win you will have to join the club. This in my opinion will change the way networking is done and is totally cutting edge.
Have not been to your sight in a while Howard, lots of good posts here! I too like your NO bulls@#& style : )
Have not been to your sight in a while Howard, lots of good posts here! I too like your NO bulls@#& style : )
Have not been to your sight in a while Howard, lots of good posts here! I too like your NO bulls@#& style : )