Archive for July, 2009
Twitter Updates for 2009-07-31
- OMG! Greatest casual game license ever – Match Threes Company – Discuss! #
- Tips & Tricks: How to Play Ice Breakers http://bit.ly/qhGQl #
- Hot garbage in NYC! Love my home town (I mean it!) – http://twitpic.com/c9326 #
Twitter Updates for 2009-07-30
- RT @WORLDWINNERcom: Trivial Pursuit is now Live! Let us know how fast you chase down the answers. http://bit.ly/FZD3I #
- RT @GameHouse: Today's free game is all about the adventure. 'The History Channel – Lost Worlds' http://bit.ly/FUAVO Go Play! #
- Wow! David Ortiz is listed on the 2003 steroid list. I am late to the news. #
- Buggle Stars http://bit.ly/P8Zc2 #
- 5 Card Slingo Deluxe http://bit.ly/2EFfCI #
- Hangman http://bit.ly/aB6Nh #
- Power Golf http://bit.ly/3fAraQ #
- Burger Shop 2 Review http://bit.ly/V7WXf #
Twitter Updates for 2009-07-29
- Please don't forget to subscribe to the Games.com Blog – We need you to spread the word – http://bit.ly/P9F0C #
- Introducing The GigaOM Pulse http://bit.ly/3ACTd3 #
- Tips & Tricks: How to Play Bubble Town (and Other Bubble-Shooting Games) http://bit.ly/1Sbi42 #
- NEW: Tips & Tricks: How to Play Bubble Town (and Other Bubble-Shooting Games) Please retweet – it's good for you! http://bit.ly/nAYx7 #
- Check out our new chat interface on Games.com. let me know what you thing? http://bit.ly/108fCP #
- RT @gamezebo: RT @bigfishgames: Partnership with People.com now live! http://www.people.com/people/games #
- RT @GameHouse: Super fun new Facebook game. Win and you get a code for a FREE game to download! http://bit.ly/237fGa Go Play! #
- Casual Games and Social Gaming – More Trends from Casual Connect http://bit.ly/j3BlV #
- Avoid These Phrases to Keep Your Resume Relevant [Resume] http://bit.ly/12rUOm #
- RT RT @largeanimal Bumper Stars Twitter Promo: follow the directions laid out here http://bit.ly/ymV5N to win $100 iTunes gift cards eve … #
- OMG! My favorite game ever is out! Burger Shop 2! http://bit.ly/T5Z0E Can't wait to get it on http://www.games.com #
Twitter Updates for 2009-07-28
- RT @jewlish: “There have never been more opportunities for game developers than right now” Nintendo, at Casual Connect Seattle '09 #
- To my fantasy baseball friends, please follow #roto really is useful! #
- Tips & Tricks: How to Play Hidden Object Games http://bit.ly/z1Yuu #
- RT @SlingoGames: Making fixes to the slingo.com game software to run testing for the new site. Keep checking with us for progress
# - Great article from Biz of Baseball on how sports media uses social networking http://bit.ly/10qBWA A MUST read for media producers #
Twitter Updates for 2009-07-27
- RT @gamezebo: Could Pure Hidden be this summer's ultimate hidden object game? Find out in our review! http://bit.ly/2ZmD4 #
- Lots of giveaways this week. We've got at least 3 CD-Rom games to give away. More info at http://bit.ly/1cAqsP #
- RT @WORLDWINNERcom: #WWMM Question 4: What is the longest movie ever made? Ever – Gotta be a Warhol Movie? SLEEP! #
- RT @sethw: VIDEO: Seth Godin on Social Networking http://bit.ly/4wwKT5 How many couches could YOU crash on from your Twitter Followers? #
- Seth Godin debunks the bogus that is friending everyone.http://bit.ly/ok9be #
- RT @GameHouse: So give me your best ideas on how to beat the heat during the summer. Read, set….GO! #
- Only 1 HOUR LEFT! Last chance to win a free iPod Touch! http://www.games.com/play-and-win #
Twitter Updates for 2009-07-25
- In Safeco Field row 15 behind home. 65$ in Seattle $800 in Yankee Stadium!
Its still baseball! – http://twitpic.com/biuqw # - The band at Pyramid Brewery outside Safeco Seattle – http://twitpic.com/bisnc #
- Casual Gamer Chick: Plants Vs. Zombies to XBLA http://bit.ly/24wtrT #
- Spymaster Adds Facebook Connect Support http://bit.ly/1mtsLW #
- Differences in cities – riding the bus in Seattle half people work at MSFT and there are convos re: coding for mobile OS's. Nerdy! #
Twitter Updates for 2009-07-24
- Ok? this is weird, funbrain.com somehow ranks ahead of Games.com on Google? WTF #
- Twitter Posse – I am doing a test of referrals – please CLICK THRU & RT – http://www.games.com/ Thank you! I will owe you. #
- RT @worldwinnercom We want to know, does playing games online boost your mood? http://bit.ly/m1lxo #
- rt @worldwinnercom Stressed about the recession? We found Online games are shown to boost mood. Check out the article: http://bit.ly/Ans0Z #
- #casualconnect #followfriday @giordanobc @jimhong @GameAddict @evcinnyc @MargaretWallace @glumobile @shidonni
@RealTweeter # - New Games This Week, July 24 http://bit.ly/NScg2 #
- RT @RealTweeter: Is wellness gaming the next big casual games trend? from #casualconnect http://bit.ly/Yonw4 #
- RT @Kontagent: IMO: 3 metrics: 1. ARPU, 2. Churn & also 3. (v)CAC: (viral) Customer Acqusition Costs #casualconnect #
- RT @7ucky: @bigfishgames is measured by NPD as #1 digital distributor of pc games – both casual AND core! #casualconnect #
- RT @GameAddict: NPD: Card/puzzle/arcade/word games are dominating the casual space with 56% of the market for online gaming. #casualconnect #
- rt @getgambit Dear console industry:the casual games industry says you're too expensive and that's why you're on the decline. #casualconnect #
Twitter Updates for 2009-07-23
- Sorry for the lack of coverage. I'm hiding in the back level of Benaroya Hall working! #casualconnect #
- Kristen from playfirst, Kevin Run-dee from real, Neal from Arkadium and his boy. Lastly our girl from Lifetime. Love! #casualconnect #
- playdom marketing says we re tying to find the soft spot between playfish game quality and zynga game factory in social games casualconnect #
- The @mochimedia party in the Fairmont #casualconnect – http://twitpic.com/bauq3 #
- Popcap party at Triple Door looks like it MIGHT get loose. Lots of liqour and zombies. #casualconnect #
- There is a zombie on my bar. – http://twitpic.com/ba05l #
- Slowing down with coverage. A little tired. Late mocha should pep me up for mochi! #
- What Will Online Games Look Like in a Year? Three Early Trends from Casual Connect http://bit.ly/qymtp #
Twitter Updates for 2009-07-22
- Interesting. Numbering sequels can age your content. #casualconnect #
- This should be good. A whole session on game naming… #casualconnect #
- RT @jewlish I spent $97 on online and mobile games last month.My cousin spent $43,my mom spent well over $160. Think about it #casualconnect #
- Metaboli says that subscription services need to be for the whole family. Mom,dad and kids #casualconnect #
- Metaboli.com is learning what casual game portals always knew. The audience plays a HELL of a lot! Casual most played #casualconnect #
- IGN's Direct2Drive to launch casual game portal in Q3 09. All major publishers appear to be involved. #casualconnect #
- Sorta swept under the rug is the launch of Bookworm Adventure Vol 2. Known but interesting. #casualconnect #
- Lastly, the blitz implementation will be included in Bejeweled iphone app and allow you to post to facebook via connect. #casualconnect #
- Popcap says its the blitz has the same demographic as bejeweled on pc and hope iPhone will change that. #
- Popcap announces Bejeweled Blitz on iPhone. Pretty cool! It's in alpha #casualconnect #
- At a fancy popcap lunch at the Purple. Hmm what should I bring up? #casualconnect #
- Games.com Deals of the Week http://bit.ly/11Cmt3 #
- Popcap titles on steam in the 1st 2 months. Plants v zombies HUGE! – http://twitpic.com/b8dxt #
- Popcap says 3 people worked for 3 years on Plants v. Zombies. #casualconnect #
- Themes – everyone loves @playfish. They are universally mentioned as innovative in game space. Its about love baby! #casualconnect #
- Popcap says Plants V. Zombies will come to Xbox 360 sooner than later. Steam success accelates the xbox porting. AWESOME! #casualconnect #
- Big trends for Popcap 1. It's about the games stupid! 2. Social platforms for reach 3. Crossover markets for world domination #
- Popcap says iPhone games are bringing people to games for the 1st time. Helping access mass market. #casualconnect #
- Popcap says casual game devs run towards bright lights.Downloads > mobile > flash > iphone > MMO now social. #casualconnect #
- 13% of the population (14-34 men) drives the retail game business. Casual games are after the other 87% #casualconnect #
- 13% of the population (14-34 men) drives the retail game business. Casual games are after the other 87% #
- Young men hijacked gaming. Is this something else to blame nerds for? #casualconnect #
- Oh this is big. It's the CEO of Popcap Dave Roberts. Fancy… #casualconnect #
- Everyone is sick of labels. Casual,social,core and hard core. They are just games. AMEN brother! #casualgames #
- Getting ready for the "gamers are casual too" talk. This should be good. #casualconnect #
- Just watched a projector sized version of "There's a Zombie on your Lawn" video. So great! I had forgot. #casualconnect #
- RT @sbergel: @jussil blogged a handy summary of #casualconnect coverage so far – http://bit.ly/2JplnA #
- Slow morning. 1 press releases. Oberon saying they made a good distro tool. Shouldn't they have done that to begin with? #casualconnect #
Twitter Updates for 2009-07-21
- Ok ridiculous comment but the COO of Playfish is too handsome to be in gaming! #casualconnect #
- Virtual currency talk was fascinating. Talk was with 3 rings,nexon,gaia and hi5. #casualconnect #
- Interesting. Friends game play data as a mode of engagment. Friends who play more have move value #socialgames #casualconnect #
- video game nerds.rejoice! N'gai is here #casualconnect #
- Collections drive engagement and virallity. #
- Lunch at talk not a good idea. Banging plates. #casualconnect #
- Donate? Limited Edition? 1 free a day pay for more. Lotto? UserGen designs for $$. #socialgames #casualconnect #
- Oh good the revenue slide of social games! #casualconnect #
- Good grief! Bringing story and narrative will not move the dial for social games. Look at the numbers! #casualconnect #
- Collections drive engagement and virallity. #
- The year in review of social games. #casualconnect #
- Facebook dude said make it fun, make it social. Oh yeah? Really? #casualconnect #
- What's Casual Connect and Why Should I Care? http://bit.ly/x6IuO #
- #casualconnect http://www.games.com/game/ice-breakers/ Ice Breakers #
- Bigfishgames to provide casual games for people.com #casualconnect #
- Jeremy Lewis keynote from Bigfishgames. I will sum up at the end. #casualconnect #
- Bigfish announces Drawn. A cinematic adventure game. And will be the partner of people.com #
- #casualconnect it begins. Should be good. #
- RT @gamezebo: Still no winner on Facebook. Join our fan page and you could win an iPhone game! http://twurl.nl/fm77hx #iphone #giveaway #
- Gorgeous day in Seattle. Getting ready for casual connect. Excited to hear about what goings on are in store for casual games. #
- RT @robinyang: – pulling a piece together on best online free-to-play casual games/sites. what are your faves? –Umm httP://games.com! #
- Overnight news- @mochimedia announces mochi coins API – Playdom new mafia game for iphone. #casualconnect #
- Joe Stump’s Blunder Move Introduces Chess Wars for iPhone http://bit.ly/1bl3jB #
- News:
Unity Technologies grows sales by 100% http://bit.ly/yXVaA # - Nice view from the W Hotel in Seattle. Completely exhausted on East Coast time. Where can I eat Seattle? HELP! #
- Book: Computing in the Middle Ages http://bit.ly/buMjF #
