[DANNY WOOL, SV411]
The impending war between Facebook and Zynga seems to have been averted. For a while it seemed like a real life Mafia War between the boardrooms that control cyberspace. The two companies, both known for their cavalier “cash-in-at-all-costs-but-especially-the-users” mantras have hammered out a five-year agreement that expands the use of Facebook credits in Zynga games.
Zynga CEO Mark Pinkus said, ” We are excited about Facebook’s long-term commitment to social gaming and Zynga, and look forward to working with them and other platform providers to bring the best social gaming experience to users worldwide.”
Could it be that he got Facebook to back down on the 30 percent “tax” it was taking for game credits?