Zynga: “Connecting the World Through Games”…and Social Media

As is evident from my Facebook feed, people are going crazy over FarmVille (I don’t understand why, but it’s become a fad nonetheless).

Zynga, the company behind the game, has the motto “connecting the world through games”, and they really were able to do so with FarmVille and their use of Facebook. Had it not been for the in-between player, I would likely have never known about that game (what a shame that would be) or heard of Zynga. If you want more addicting games like this, sites like http://162.213.250.60/ definitely won’t disappoint you.

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FarmVille Needs Facebook

The whole premise of FarmVille is people building their own virtual farms and working with other “farmers” to get help with whatever supplies they need and whatnot, which they cannot do successfully without having “neighbors.” Zynga left the social outlet to Facebook, which got people more and more attracted to the site due to players inviting their friends. Without Facebook having the game constantly pop up on people’s newsfeeds, or suggesting users to like the fanpage, FarmVille likely wouldn’t have the hold it does over people’s time spent online. While FarmVille relies on Facebook partially for amount of players, some food companies are relying on FarmVille to help advertise their goods.

Zynga has linked the site to food retailers, like 7-Eleven and Cascadian Farms. Players can buy some goods from these places using real money to entice other players to become neighbors. They’re taking the idea of being social and using social media marketing to a whole new level in the game, and helping other companies while they do so. If you want to play more enticing games like this, sites like 아인카지노 are perfect for you.

While Being Social is Fun…

There have been numerous studies, reports and statistics about FarmVille taking away from productivity at work. While it’s difficult to say whether or not this is entirely true, surely FarmVille isn’t the only online activity taking away from productivity. Facebook in general probably attracts plenty of people during work to waste some time here and there, as well as just reading random articles on various sites or tweeting, etc. The Internet is a very social, entertainment-friendly platform, so it’s easy to get distracted once you open that one tab that isn’t work-related. It’s probably best to steer clear of playing these games in the office, as I hear they can be quite addicting. Though it’s likely everyone needs a break from strictly working now and then, don’t zone out on Facebook and other social or gaming sites; it won’t go unnoticed for long.

Stay Focused on Reality

In the United States, there are around 2 million actual farms; FarmVille boasts about 30 million virtual ones, which seems to grow on a daily basis. While it’s fun to escape reality in different games, to play the role of a farmer and do what farmers do, it’s important to still keep social media in perspective. While these types of games are social and allow you to maybe make new friends and connections, are they ever really helpful to you in the long run? While the main point behind social media is to be social, you need to do so in the right ways. Spamming your Facebook wall with FarmVille updates isn’t really the best way to impress a potential employer.

Stay Off the Farm Until After Office Hours

While Zynga and some other gaming sites rely on Facebook and other social media networks to get people to play, these online games should by no means be the only way you spend your time on the Internet. If you have a FarmVille, refrain from playing at work and keep notifications from clogging up your Facebook profile. Try to keep social networking sites closed until a much needed 5 minute break here and there to keep from distracting you. Remember to keep the social aspect of your online time in check and continue to use Twitter and other sites for your benefit. In the end, if you’re really that addicted to the FarmVille ways of life, it’s probably best for your employers and you if you just become a farmer in reality. Fresh corn, anyone?