FarmVille More Levels
Thank you to FarmVille Freak Jensen from FarmVille Code Hunters for finding these unreleased future FarmVille Levels.
The new levels will be as follows:
Level 91: Veni Vidi Agri
Level 92: Incomparable Farmer
Level 93: Soil Savant
Level 94: Farm Overlord
Level 95: Stellar Farmer
Level 96: Transcendent Tiller
Level 97: Universal Farmer
Level 98: Paragon Farmer
Level 99: Epic Farmer
Level 100: Omnipotent Agriculturalist
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Monday, February 13, 2012
YoVille: Guide to Mastering New Jobs
A new way to earn coins has been added to YoVille. The Jobs feature is going to bring you more items, more coins and more fun! Become a Party Entertainer, Pet Rescuer, Ghost Hunter and many more. After the jump is everything you should know about this exciting feature.
You are a few steps away from finding your YoVille dream job!
What are YoVille Jobs?
This is a new feature that will allow you to make more coins, get a chance to receive new rare items and give you more fun things to do in YoVille.
Where Do I Start?
YoVille Do Jobs
Click on the Briefcase icon at the bottom of the screen.
You will then be given a choice of several different and exciting jobs to try. You can have fun being a Party Entertainer, Animal Rescuer, and Ghost Hunter. Give them all a try and discover you favorite! By completing Jobs and mastering Job Categories you will unlock more jobs, earn lots of coins and pick up rare items along the way!
YoVille Choose Job Category
When you choose a Job you will be taken to the Job Locations. This may be in an alleyway, a YoVille Party or even a Haunted House! There will be a key mission in your job that you must complete. For example let's check out the Ghost Hunter Job – Creepy Keepsake.
YoVille Creepy Keepsake
In this job, your mission is to find all 9 statues. Once you choose to do this job, you'll be taken to a Haunted House full of ghosts! You will then need to click on all of the ghosts to bust them. Busting the ghosts will give you awesome prizes, coins and YP while you search for the statues. After you are done clicking on all of the ghosts in a room you will see footsteps that lead you to the next room full of ghosts. Once you find all 9 statues your job will be completed and you will be rewarded!
*Hint* You'll see hints along the way to help you find the statues faster. Also when you collect them all you will get an extra coin reward, so be sure to complete your jobs.
YoVille Job Finished
Tips for Completing Jobs:
Clicking on ghosts is fun, but it also takes your Energy. You use 6 Energy for every ghost you bust.
YoVille Job Ghost Busting
Remember to pick up all the coins, YP and prizes that the ghosts leave behind. You'll find lots of rewards to pick up so make sure to not forget anything!
YoVille Job Prizes
You'll see hints along the way to help you find the statues. Follow the hints to complete the job faster.
YoVille Prize Really Close
Energy:
More ways to get energy and share it too! – You can now receive and share energy through Feeds and Free Gifts. We'll have two separate feeds that you can post depending on if you are out of energy or if you just found some energy and want to share with friends. So whether you are out of energy or feeling generous make sure to "share" or ask for help and help each other out!
Don't forget you'll also be able to send your friends these new Free Gift energy drink as well so ask your friends to send you some energy drinks and send some back in return.
Energy Free Gifts:
YoVille Energy
Energy Feed #1 – After you have found a bucket of energy drinks during YoVille Jobs and want to share them with your friends
YoVille Bucketful of Energy feed
YoVille Energy feed share
Energy Feed #2 – Will allow you to ask your friends for more energy when you run out.
YoVille Not Enough Energy
YoVille Need More Energy
*Please note that if you do not have jobs yet but are seeing the Energy Drink feeds that you can still click in on the Feeds to receive Energy and we will store them for you until you receive this feature but you will not be able to view them yet. When you do receive the feature they will appear under the "Special" category of your inventory. Also, if you do not have the feature yet and receive the Energy Free Gifts you will receive coins instead until you receive this feature :) *
Resume YoVille Jobs where you left off playing – If you are in the middle of a job and have to sign off you will no longer have to go through the entire job location to pick up where you left off. Instead when you click on the job you are resuming you will be taken straight to the room you were last in during the last time you played that particular job.
Rare Items will be Giftable/Tradeable – now that the majority of players will have access to these items we will be turning these items on as giftable and tradeable so you can sell them or give them away to your friends. If you don't have this feature yet don't worry you will very soon and will be able to get a chance to receive these rare items. Until then you may have a nice friend that may want to share until you receive this feature ;)
Jobs Payouts – based on your feedback we saw that many of you would like to know how much you can make per job. This will now be displayed when browsing different jobs and you will be shown a range of coins you can make during each job. This will not only show you how much you will be able to make but will let you now prioritize your time in jobs, based on coin payouts for which jobs you would like to complete first or use your energy on!
FAQ:
Can I work at the Widget Factory and the Jobs game at the same time?
A: Your energy allows you to work at either the Widget Factory OR the Jobs game once every 5 hours. With the Jobs Game you can use your energy to keep playing as it replenishes. You do not have to wait until it's at 100%.
You will need 100% energy to be able to work at the Widget Factory. Your Energy automatically replenishes to 100% every 5 hours. If you choose to work at the Widget Factory you will be able to do so every 5 hours. This is a recent change from the 6 hour wait period that you used to have at the Widget Factory.
Some days you may want to mix and match these options. If you're rushed in the morning and you just want to make sure you get some coins, head over to the Widget Factory and collect your standard pay. If you have a little time for fun, make sure you try out a new Job! On average the new Jobs will allow you to earn a lot more coins than the factory. You'll also pick up rare items that are only available in jobs, and unlock new jobs as you complete them and level up. Higher level jobs earn higher amounts of coins
Why didn't I find all of the rare items when I completed a job?
A: The items that you find in Jobs Game are truly Rare. This means that not everyone will find every Rare item. You may not find all of the Rare items on your first completion of a Job. You can always come back and try again though.
Can I trade or gift the rare items that I find?
A: Yes, Jobs Game rare items are giftable and tradeable.
Is the Widget Factory leaving YoVIlle?
A: At this time we have no plans to remove the Widget Factory from YoVille.
Do I have to do the new Jobs?
A: No, you still have the option to collect coins from the Widget Factory just like before the Jobs Game came out.
Do I have to pay for energy? How do I get more energy?
A: There are multiple ways to receive energy. Your Energy Bar automatically replenishes to 100% every 5 hours. Check the timer below your Energy Bar if you want to know when to expect more. Energy replenishes at the rate of 1 energy every 3 minutes.
You'll also collect Energy Drinks while completing jobs. It will be a large Energy Drink that will appear after clicking on the ghost, so make sure to click on it. Each Energy Drink will give you some extra energy so try to collect as many as you can! When you are out of energy click on your backpack to find the extra energy that you've found in the Job Game.
If you need energy fast you can purchase 100% energy by clicking on the Energy Backpack and then Energy Refill. This will be an extra way to get that energy refill fast if you are itching to get to that next job! If you're not in a hurry, you can always wait for you energy to replenish for free.
You can also collect Energy Drinks from your friends through Special Energy Feeds and as Free Gifts to send to your friends and ask your friends to send to you.
Will MySpace get the new Jobs Games?
A: We are working hard to make sure that we can add Jobs Game to MySpace in the near future.
Have Fun!
Source: Official posts by Platinum & Pink Ninja.
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
You are a few steps away from finding your YoVille dream job!
What are YoVille Jobs?
This is a new feature that will allow you to make more coins, get a chance to receive new rare items and give you more fun things to do in YoVille.
Where Do I Start?
YoVille Do Jobs
Click on the Briefcase icon at the bottom of the screen.
You will then be given a choice of several different and exciting jobs to try. You can have fun being a Party Entertainer, Animal Rescuer, and Ghost Hunter. Give them all a try and discover you favorite! By completing Jobs and mastering Job Categories you will unlock more jobs, earn lots of coins and pick up rare items along the way!
YoVille Choose Job Category
When you choose a Job you will be taken to the Job Locations. This may be in an alleyway, a YoVille Party or even a Haunted House! There will be a key mission in your job that you must complete. For example let's check out the Ghost Hunter Job – Creepy Keepsake.
YoVille Creepy Keepsake
In this job, your mission is to find all 9 statues. Once you choose to do this job, you'll be taken to a Haunted House full of ghosts! You will then need to click on all of the ghosts to bust them. Busting the ghosts will give you awesome prizes, coins and YP while you search for the statues. After you are done clicking on all of the ghosts in a room you will see footsteps that lead you to the next room full of ghosts. Once you find all 9 statues your job will be completed and you will be rewarded!
*Hint* You'll see hints along the way to help you find the statues faster. Also when you collect them all you will get an extra coin reward, so be sure to complete your jobs.
YoVille Job Finished
Tips for Completing Jobs:
Clicking on ghosts is fun, but it also takes your Energy. You use 6 Energy for every ghost you bust.
YoVille Job Ghost Busting
Remember to pick up all the coins, YP and prizes that the ghosts leave behind. You'll find lots of rewards to pick up so make sure to not forget anything!
YoVille Job Prizes
You'll see hints along the way to help you find the statues. Follow the hints to complete the job faster.
YoVille Prize Really Close
Energy:
More ways to get energy and share it too! – You can now receive and share energy through Feeds and Free Gifts. We'll have two separate feeds that you can post depending on if you are out of energy or if you just found some energy and want to share with friends. So whether you are out of energy or feeling generous make sure to "share" or ask for help and help each other out!
Don't forget you'll also be able to send your friends these new Free Gift energy drink as well so ask your friends to send you some energy drinks and send some back in return.
Energy Free Gifts:
YoVille Energy
Energy Feed #1 – After you have found a bucket of energy drinks during YoVille Jobs and want to share them with your friends
YoVille Bucketful of Energy feed
YoVille Energy feed share
Energy Feed #2 – Will allow you to ask your friends for more energy when you run out.
YoVille Not Enough Energy
YoVille Need More Energy
*Please note that if you do not have jobs yet but are seeing the Energy Drink feeds that you can still click in on the Feeds to receive Energy and we will store them for you until you receive this feature but you will not be able to view them yet. When you do receive the feature they will appear under the "Special" category of your inventory. Also, if you do not have the feature yet and receive the Energy Free Gifts you will receive coins instead until you receive this feature :) *
Resume YoVille Jobs where you left off playing – If you are in the middle of a job and have to sign off you will no longer have to go through the entire job location to pick up where you left off. Instead when you click on the job you are resuming you will be taken straight to the room you were last in during the last time you played that particular job.
Rare Items will be Giftable/Tradeable – now that the majority of players will have access to these items we will be turning these items on as giftable and tradeable so you can sell them or give them away to your friends. If you don't have this feature yet don't worry you will very soon and will be able to get a chance to receive these rare items. Until then you may have a nice friend that may want to share until you receive this feature ;)
Jobs Payouts – based on your feedback we saw that many of you would like to know how much you can make per job. This will now be displayed when browsing different jobs and you will be shown a range of coins you can make during each job. This will not only show you how much you will be able to make but will let you now prioritize your time in jobs, based on coin payouts for which jobs you would like to complete first or use your energy on!
FAQ:
Can I work at the Widget Factory and the Jobs game at the same time?
A: Your energy allows you to work at either the Widget Factory OR the Jobs game once every 5 hours. With the Jobs Game you can use your energy to keep playing as it replenishes. You do not have to wait until it's at 100%.
You will need 100% energy to be able to work at the Widget Factory. Your Energy automatically replenishes to 100% every 5 hours. If you choose to work at the Widget Factory you will be able to do so every 5 hours. This is a recent change from the 6 hour wait period that you used to have at the Widget Factory.
Some days you may want to mix and match these options. If you're rushed in the morning and you just want to make sure you get some coins, head over to the Widget Factory and collect your standard pay. If you have a little time for fun, make sure you try out a new Job! On average the new Jobs will allow you to earn a lot more coins than the factory. You'll also pick up rare items that are only available in jobs, and unlock new jobs as you complete them and level up. Higher level jobs earn higher amounts of coins
Why didn't I find all of the rare items when I completed a job?
A: The items that you find in Jobs Game are truly Rare. This means that not everyone will find every Rare item. You may not find all of the Rare items on your first completion of a Job. You can always come back and try again though.
Can I trade or gift the rare items that I find?
A: Yes, Jobs Game rare items are giftable and tradeable.
Is the Widget Factory leaving YoVIlle?
A: At this time we have no plans to remove the Widget Factory from YoVille.
Do I have to do the new Jobs?
A: No, you still have the option to collect coins from the Widget Factory just like before the Jobs Game came out.
Do I have to pay for energy? How do I get more energy?
A: There are multiple ways to receive energy. Your Energy Bar automatically replenishes to 100% every 5 hours. Check the timer below your Energy Bar if you want to know when to expect more. Energy replenishes at the rate of 1 energy every 3 minutes.
You'll also collect Energy Drinks while completing jobs. It will be a large Energy Drink that will appear after clicking on the ghost, so make sure to click on it. Each Energy Drink will give you some extra energy so try to collect as many as you can! When you are out of energy click on your backpack to find the extra energy that you've found in the Job Game.
If you need energy fast you can purchase 100% energy by clicking on the Energy Backpack and then Energy Refill. This will be an extra way to get that energy refill fast if you are itching to get to that next job! If you're not in a hurry, you can always wait for you energy to replenish for free.
You can also collect Energy Drinks from your friends through Special Energy Feeds and as Free Gifts to send to your friends and ask your friends to send to you.
Will MySpace get the new Jobs Games?
A: We are working hard to make sure that we can add Jobs Game to MySpace in the near future.
Have Fun!
Source: Official posts by Platinum & Pink Ninja.
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Frontierville tops Facebook's weekly gainers with 5.4 million new users
With players recently flocking away from Zynga's Farmville by the millions, some wondered if the top social gaming company had lost a little bit of its luster. Well, if the early success of Farmville successor Frontierville is any indication, that luster is still plenty shiny, thanks very much.
According to AppData (via InsideSocialGames), Frontierville has gaining an incredible 5.4 million monthly users over the last week, a 656% increase from the partial-week launch of the five days previous. Most of the gains came between between June 17 and 19 when Frontierville's users shot up from about 1.5 million to over 6 million, possibly due to a recent change in the way Facebook reports active users.
Among other notable gainers, EA Sports/Playfish's FIFA Superstars continues to capitalize on World Cup fever worldwide (though possibly not as much as EA would have liked) with over 600,000 new users, a 52% jump. And somewhat long-in-the-tooth game School of Wizardry saw a surprising jump this week, gaining over 500,000 users after weeks of anemic growth (we suspect the aforementioned Facebook data reporting change).
According to AppData (via InsideSocialGames), Frontierville has gaining an incredible 5.4 million monthly users over the last week, a 656% increase from the partial-week launch of the five days previous. Most of the gains came between between June 17 and 19 when Frontierville's users shot up from about 1.5 million to over 6 million, possibly due to a recent change in the way Facebook reports active users.
Among other notable gainers, EA Sports/Playfish's FIFA Superstars continues to capitalize on World Cup fever worldwide (though possibly not as much as EA would have liked) with over 600,000 new users, a 52% jump. And somewhat long-in-the-tooth game School of Wizardry saw a surprising jump this week, gaining over 500,000 users after weeks of anemic growth (we suspect the aforementioned Facebook data reporting change).
Can other games mimic FIFA Superstars' World Cup success?
As mentioned in our discussion of the week's top gaining Facebook games, EA Sports/Playfish's FIFA Superstars has seen some relatively healthy growth since launching just a few weeks ago. No doubt the FIFA branding (and the support of a major company like EA) has helped the game stand out from the crowd. But there may be an external reason for the game's recent success -- the World Cup.
As VentureBeat's Dean Takahashi recently noticed, the game has logged over 3.3 million World Cup match predictions since launching near the start of the tournament. The predictions have ranged from prescient (97% picked Brazil over North Korea) to horribly wrong (only 1.6% picked Switzerland beating Spain) but these guesses are notable more for their volume than their predictive ability. For possibly the first time, a real world sporting event is driving interest in a virtual social game, thanks in part to clever integration from the developers.
If FIFA Superstars' success continues throughout the tournament, we can probably expect other developers to try to capitalize on real world sporting events to drive interest in their games. Already Sports illustrated has plans for Facebook-powered Fantasy Football when that sport starts up again, and a few other developers are dipping their toes in the social sports waters.
But why stop at sports? With their quick development times, social games could be deployed to coincide with all sorts of topical real world events, from elections to awards shows. If people are talking about it, it only stands to reason that people would want to game about it too.
This kind of topical gaming is definitely an intriguing potential trend to watch out for in the social games space going forward, and we intend to do just that.
As VentureBeat's Dean Takahashi recently noticed, the game has logged over 3.3 million World Cup match predictions since launching near the start of the tournament. The predictions have ranged from prescient (97% picked Brazil over North Korea) to horribly wrong (only 1.6% picked Switzerland beating Spain) but these guesses are notable more for their volume than their predictive ability. For possibly the first time, a real world sporting event is driving interest in a virtual social game, thanks in part to clever integration from the developers.
If FIFA Superstars' success continues throughout the tournament, we can probably expect other developers to try to capitalize on real world sporting events to drive interest in their games. Already Sports illustrated has plans for Facebook-powered Fantasy Football when that sport starts up again, and a few other developers are dipping their toes in the social sports waters.
But why stop at sports? With their quick development times, social games could be deployed to coincide with all sorts of topical real world events, from elections to awards shows. If people are talking about it, it only stands to reason that people would want to game about it too.
This kind of topical gaming is definitely an intriguing potential trend to watch out for in the social games space going forward, and we intend to do just that.
CrowdStar and the National Wildlife Foundation team up to fight BP oil spill
CrowdStar Facebook games
CrowdStar Cares Gulf RescueOver the weekend, CrowdStar rallied its five Facebook titles -- Happy Island , Happy Aquarium, Happy Pets, Hello City, and Zoo Paradise -- to participate in a "CrowdStar Cares" campaign in which the company has pledged 100% of all sales from its Limited Edition Gulf Rescue items to the National Wildlife Foundation (NWF). Open up any of CrowdStar's games and you'll find a Gulf Rescue icon on the right side of your screen advertising the effort along with a Limited Edition offer.
All items will be available until July 20th.
Below are prices and images of the Limited Edition items for sale for each game, from least to most expensive (which are roughly $3 USD to $10 USD):
Zoo Paradise: Golden Sea Turtle - 29 Facebook Credits
Zoo Paradise Golden Sea Turtle
Happy Aquarium: Bottlenose Dolphin - 88 Facebook Credits
CrowdStar Cares Happy Aquarium Bottlenose Dolphin
Happy Pets: Pewee Sea Duck - 88 Facebook Credits
CrowdStar Cares Happy Pets
Happy Island: Bottlenose Dolpin Pod - 99 Facebook Credits
Happy Island Dolphin Pod
Hello City: Wildlife Habitat - 100 Facebook Credits
CrowdStar Cares Hello City Wildlife Habitat
CrowdStar Cares Gulf RescueOver the weekend, CrowdStar rallied its five Facebook titles -- Happy Island , Happy Aquarium, Happy Pets, Hello City, and Zoo Paradise -- to participate in a "CrowdStar Cares" campaign in which the company has pledged 100% of all sales from its Limited Edition Gulf Rescue items to the National Wildlife Foundation (NWF). Open up any of CrowdStar's games and you'll find a Gulf Rescue icon on the right side of your screen advertising the effort along with a Limited Edition offer.
All items will be available until July 20th.
Below are prices and images of the Limited Edition items for sale for each game, from least to most expensive (which are roughly $3 USD to $10 USD):
Zoo Paradise: Golden Sea Turtle - 29 Facebook Credits
Zoo Paradise Golden Sea Turtle
Happy Aquarium: Bottlenose Dolphin - 88 Facebook Credits
CrowdStar Cares Happy Aquarium Bottlenose Dolphin
Happy Pets: Pewee Sea Duck - 88 Facebook Credits
CrowdStar Cares Happy Pets
Happy Island: Bottlenose Dolpin Pod - 99 Facebook Credits
Happy Island Dolphin Pod
Hello City: Wildlife Habitat - 100 Facebook Credits
CrowdStar Cares Hello City Wildlife Habitat
Friday, February 10, 2012
Zindangi plans to teach financial skills though social game
Players of social games like Restaurant City and Hotel City might fancy themselves savvy financial geniuses already. But those looking to learn more about financial decisions in the real world might be better off waiting for an ambitious, educational social gaming project from startup Zindagi.
Billed as "Farmville meets Mint.com" on their web site, Zindagi's current project promises to teach students about entrepreneurship through a platform "that combines some of the best aspects of social gaming, such as incentive structures, social networking, and competition, with hands-on money management experience." It's that "hands-on" part that has us really excited about this idea. Players in Zindagi's game will master budgeting and saving skills using their own money, and be rewarded with real financial rewards through their efforts.
"The concept is really simple: Instead of trying to make games more life-like, Zindagi makes use of the fact that real life is already one big game," Zindagi co-founder Jason Young said in an interview with ReadWriteStart. And that kind of real-world financial experience for students is more important than ever, given a recent survey showing that 95% of new high school graduates are financially illiterate.
Zindagi is still looking for $25,000 in funding through its Kickstarter page, and we really hope they succeed in finding it, if for no other reason than because we really need some incentive to balance our checkbooks, and their game seems like the best chance of that happening any time soon.
Billed as "Farmville meets Mint.com" on their web site, Zindagi's current project promises to teach students about entrepreneurship through a platform "that combines some of the best aspects of social gaming, such as incentive structures, social networking, and competition, with hands-on money management experience." It's that "hands-on" part that has us really excited about this idea. Players in Zindagi's game will master budgeting and saving skills using their own money, and be rewarded with real financial rewards through their efforts.
"The concept is really simple: Instead of trying to make games more life-like, Zindagi makes use of the fact that real life is already one big game," Zindagi co-founder Jason Young said in an interview with ReadWriteStart. And that kind of real-world financial experience for students is more important than ever, given a recent survey showing that 95% of new high school graduates are financially illiterate.
Zindagi is still looking for $25,000 in funding through its Kickstarter page, and we really hope they succeed in finding it, if for no other reason than because we really need some incentive to balance our checkbooks, and their game seems like the best chance of that happening any time soon.
FarmVille New England Loading Screen: New Animal & Decoration Sneak Peek
FarmVille has added a new loading screen that features some items not yet released for their New England theme- miniature horse, black bear cub, lighthouse and stone fence.
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Which item(s) are you excited about adding to your farm?
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Which item(s) are you excited about adding to your farm?
FarmVille New England Crop: Daylilies
FarmVille has a new limited edition New England themed crop, Daylilies.
Daylily seeds can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 12 days only.
Daylilies are available to Level 31 farmers and above, they cost 150 coins to plant, take 16 hours to grow and yields 300 coins and 2 XP with a profit of 150 coins.
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Will you grow Daylilies on your farm?
Daylily seeds can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 12 days only.
Daylilies are available to Level 31 farmers and above, they cost 150 coins to plant, take 16 hours to grow and yields 300 coins and 2 XP with a profit of 150 coins.
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Will you grow Daylilies on your farm?
FarmVille New England Decorations: Heirloom Cart, Bird Cottage, Stone Wall, N. Tisbury Azalea & New Carousel
farmville new carousel
There are lots of new New England themed limited edition decorations including the Heirloom Car, Bird Cottage, Stone Wall, and N. Tisbury Azalea.
These LE decorations can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 12 days only.
farmville tisbury azalea farmville bird cottage farmville stone wall
farmville new carousel farmville heirloom cart
FarmVille New England Decorations (Released on July 22, 2010):
Heirloom Cart – 25,000 coins
Bird Cottage - 20,000 coins
Stone Wall – 10,000 coins
N. Tisbury Azalea* – 6,000 coins *Decorative tree, is NOT harvestable
New Carousel – 38 FV$
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
There are lots of new New England themed limited edition decorations including the Heirloom Car, Bird Cottage, Stone Wall, and N. Tisbury Azalea.
These LE decorations can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 12 days only.
farmville tisbury azalea farmville bird cottage farmville stone wall
farmville new carousel farmville heirloom cart
FarmVille New England Decorations (Released on July 22, 2010):
Heirloom Cart – 25,000 coins
Bird Cottage - 20,000 coins
Stone Wall – 10,000 coins
N. Tisbury Azalea* – 6,000 coins *Decorative tree, is NOT harvestable
New Carousel – 38 FV$
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
FarmVille New England Buildings: New England Inn, Delicate Cottage, & Light House
There are three additional limited edition New England buildings including the New England Inn, Delicate Cottage, and Light House.
These LE buildings can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 12 days only and afterwards will be retired items.
farmville lighthouse farmville delicate cottage farmville new england inn
FarmVille New England Buildings (Released on July 22, 2010):
New England Inn – 42 FV$
Delicate Cottage – 38 FV$
Light House – 150,000 coins
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
What do you think of these new buildings? Will you buy any for your farm?
These LE buildings can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 12 days only and afterwards will be retired items.
farmville lighthouse farmville delicate cottage farmville new england inn
FarmVille New England Buildings (Released on July 22, 2010):
New England Inn – 42 FV$
Delicate Cottage – 38 FV$
Light House – 150,000 coins
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
What do you think of these new buildings? Will you buy any for your farm?
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
FarmVille introduces Crafting Recipe Mastery
Get ready. FarmVille Crafting Recipe Mastery is now available for you to master!
Crafting Mastery works with your existing Crafting Buildings including the Winery, Spa, and Bakery and allows you to master your Recipes. After mastering a Craft Recipe, just like with Crop Mastery, you will receive additional XP as well as Craft Mastery Sign for you to proudly display on your farm.
Good news, your current progress will count towards Crafting Recipe Mastery, so all your hard work up until this point will be counted.
Will you participate in FarmVille Craft Mastery?
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Crafting Mastery works with your existing Crafting Buildings including the Winery, Spa, and Bakery and allows you to master your Recipes. After mastering a Craft Recipe, just like with Crop Mastery, you will receive additional XP as well as Craft Mastery Sign for you to proudly display on your farm.
Good news, your current progress will count towards Crafting Recipe Mastery, so all your hard work up until this point will be counted.
Will you participate in FarmVille Craft Mastery?
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
FarmVille iPhone Version 1.04 promises to speed the plow
FarmVille released a few fixes for the iPhone version of the game, some that look like they might hopefully speed things up a bit. One of the biggest complains about playing the farm game on the go is that everything tends to move molasses slow.
Version 1.04 of the game promises to speed up load times, let you accept and send gifts faster, and you can new invite neighbors to join your virtual farming community via email.
Download FarmVille Version 1.04 from the iTunes App Store here >
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Version 1.04 of the game promises to speed up load times, let you accept and send gifts faster, and you can new invite neighbors to join your virtual farming community via email.
Download FarmVille Version 1.04 from the iTunes App Store here >
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FarmVille Permanent Crops: Spinach & Carnival Squash Crops
farmville spinach
There are two new permanent crops, Spinach and Carnival Squash now available in the FarmVille Market!
Both of these seeds can be purchased at any time and will have Crop Mastery available.
Spinach seeds cost 35 Coins and are ready to harvest in 14 hours and yield 95 Coins and 2 XP.
Carnival Squash seeds cost 355 Coins and ready to harvest in 8 hours and yield 435 Coins and 1 XP.
Spinach
Star 1: 300
Star 2: 600
Star 3: 900
Carnival Squash
Star 1: 2,000
Star 2: 4,000
Star 3: 6,000
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Will you grow Spinach or Carnival Squash on your farm?
There are two new permanent crops, Spinach and Carnival Squash now available in the FarmVille Market!
Both of these seeds can be purchased at any time and will have Crop Mastery available.
Spinach seeds cost 35 Coins and are ready to harvest in 14 hours and yield 95 Coins and 2 XP.
Carnival Squash seeds cost 355 Coins and ready to harvest in 8 hours and yield 435 Coins and 1 XP.
Spinach
Star 1: 300
Star 2: 600
Star 3: 900
Carnival Squash
Star 1: 2,000
Star 2: 4,000
Star 3: 6,000
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Will you grow Spinach or Carnival Squash on your farm?
FarmVille LE Wild West Decorations: Cactus Garden, Corral Fence, Corral Gate, Horse Post, & Town Statue
There are new Limited Edition Wild West decorations including a Cactus Garden, Corral Fence, Corral Gate, Horse Post, and Town Statue now available in FarmVille!
These LE decorations can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 12 days only.
FarmVille LE Wild West Decorations (Released August 26th 2010):
Cactus Garden – 7 FV$
Corral Fence – 5,000 Coins
Corral Gate – 10,000 Coins
Horse Post – 150,000 Coins
Town Statue -100,000 Coins
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Will you purchase any of these LE Wild West decorations for your farm?
These LE decorations can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 12 days only.
FarmVille LE Wild West Decorations (Released August 26th 2010):
Cactus Garden – 7 FV$
Corral Fence – 5,000 Coins
Corral Gate – 10,000 Coins
Horse Post – 150,000 Coins
Town Statue -100,000 Coins
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Will you purchase any of these LE Wild West decorations for your farm?
FarmVille LE Wild West Buildings: Trading Post, Wild West Barn, & Wild West Barn
farmville wild west shed farmville wild west barn
There are new Limited Edition Wild West buildings including a Trading Post, Wild West Barn, and Wild West Shed now available in FarmVille.
These LE buildings can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 12 days only.
FarmVille LE Wild West Buildings (Released: August 26th 2010):
Trading Post – 34FV$
Wild West Barn – 30FV$
Wild WEst Shed – 100,000 Coins
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Will you purchase any of these LE Wild West buildings for your farm?
There are new Limited Edition Wild West buildings including a Trading Post, Wild West Barn, and Wild West Shed now available in FarmVille.
These LE buildings can be purchased in the FarmVille Market during the next 12 days only.
FarmVille LE Wild West Buildings (Released: August 26th 2010):
Trading Post – 34FV$
Wild West Barn – 30FV$
Wild WEst Shed – 100,000 Coins
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Will you purchase any of these LE Wild West buildings for your farm?
FarmVille LE Wild West Animals: Palouse Horse & Palouse Foal
farmville foal
With the introduction of the Limited Edition Wild West theme there are several new animals including a Palouse Horse!
The Palouse Horse is another name for Appaloosa. Since there is already an existing Appaloosa Horse and Foal, the lighter colored variation of this horse is referred to as just the Palouse Horse or Palouse Foal.
The Palouse Horse can be purchased in the FarmVille Market for 26FV$ farm cash. The Palouse Horse is breedable and will yield a Palouse Foal that you may share with your FarmVille friends.
farmville palouse horse
FarmVille LE Wild West Animals (Released August 26th 2010):
Palouse Horse – 26 FV$
Armadillo – 14 FV$
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
What do you think of the Palouse Horse, will you add it to your FarmVille Horse collection?
With the introduction of the Limited Edition Wild West theme there are several new animals including a Palouse Horse!
The Palouse Horse is another name for Appaloosa. Since there is already an existing Appaloosa Horse and Foal, the lighter colored variation of this horse is referred to as just the Palouse Horse or Palouse Foal.
The Palouse Horse can be purchased in the FarmVille Market for 26FV$ farm cash. The Palouse Horse is breedable and will yield a Palouse Foal that you may share with your FarmVille friends.
farmville palouse horse
FarmVille LE Wild West Animals (Released August 26th 2010):
Palouse Horse – 26 FV$
Armadillo – 14 FV$
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
What do you think of the Palouse Horse, will you add it to your FarmVille Horse collection?
Sunday, February 5, 2012
FarmVille Co-Op Farming: Crafting Jobs coming soon for every farm
Zynga will soon expand Co-Op Farming in FarmVille to cover Crafting Jobs as well for the game's three crafting buildings: wineries, bakeries and spas. The update, which is being released slowly across the game's 60 million-plus players, will allow farmers to collaborate on large-scale versions of Crafting Jobs that users have unlocked on their own. Fortunately, players can participate in a Crafting Job started by a neighbor even if they can't start it alone.
Players will be timed as soon as they begin production of large amounts of crops and be able to win gold, silver and bronze medals depending on how fast the job gets done. Don't fret, you'll be able to buy more time for each job with Farm Cash as well. In addition to winning medals for fast completion times, teams will also be rewarded with coins, XP and Bushels of crops relevant to the crafting recipe at hand.
While these jobs are essentially harvesting a huge amount of crops against the clock, the bonus XP, coins and bushels should (hopefully) be well worth the effort. Stay tuned for when these new jobs hit your Co-Op menu and if you haven't created any crafting buildings yet, that should be your first order of business.
Players will be timed as soon as they begin production of large amounts of crops and be able to win gold, silver and bronze medals depending on how fast the job gets done. Don't fret, you'll be able to buy more time for each job with Farm Cash as well. In addition to winning medals for fast completion times, teams will also be rewarded with coins, XP and Bushels of crops relevant to the crafting recipe at hand.
While these jobs are essentially harvesting a huge amount of crops against the clock, the bonus XP, coins and bushels should (hopefully) be well worth the effort. Stay tuned for when these new jobs hit your Co-Op menu and if you haven't created any crafting buildings yet, that should be your first order of business.
We City brings Facebook style city-building game to iPhone, iPad
We Rule and We Farm creator ngmoco just released a new Facebook-style city building game for the iPhone and iPad -- We City. We City puts you in charge of turning your small city into a thriving metropolis by adding homes and buildings to increase the population and filling your town's coffers by collecting rent and keeping factories busy manufacturing goods.
Like ngmoco's other games, the production values are a little more polished than the average Facebook fare -- the visuals look sharp, and the soundtrack is fresh and modern. I liked it so much, in fact, that if the theme song showed up in iTunes, I might be tempted to buy it.
Since this is a social game, this city builder has the standard social game stuff built into it. Instead of Facebook Connect, this game uses ngmoco's Plus+ network. If you have other Plus+ friends who are playing this game, then you can visit their cities to earn extra coins and see how their urban paradise stacks up against your own. If you don't have many Plus+ friends (like me), immersing yourself into the whole multiplayer experience out of this game might prove to be a little more challenging.
We City is free to download, but if you want things to move a little quicker, there's an option to spend your real-life dollars on something called 'Zap' in the game, which can be used to finish factory jobs faster and, of course, reap the benefits faster as well.
If you've played games on Facebook like Social City or the recently released City Story on iPhone -- you'll pretty much get the gist of We City. Now you have the difficult task of deciding which city-building game will best help you pass the time the next time you're standing in line, commuting or waiting for a someone at a crowded restaurant.
Download We City from the App Store >
Like ngmoco's other games, the production values are a little more polished than the average Facebook fare -- the visuals look sharp, and the soundtrack is fresh and modern. I liked it so much, in fact, that if the theme song showed up in iTunes, I might be tempted to buy it.
Since this is a social game, this city builder has the standard social game stuff built into it. Instead of Facebook Connect, this game uses ngmoco's Plus+ network. If you have other Plus+ friends who are playing this game, then you can visit their cities to earn extra coins and see how their urban paradise stacks up against your own. If you don't have many Plus+ friends (like me), immersing yourself into the whole multiplayer experience out of this game might prove to be a little more challenging.
We City is free to download, but if you want things to move a little quicker, there's an option to spend your real-life dollars on something called 'Zap' in the game, which can be used to finish factory jobs faster and, of course, reap the benefits faster as well.
If you've played games on Facebook like Social City or the recently released City Story on iPhone -- you'll pretty much get the gist of We City. Now you have the difficult task of deciding which city-building game will best help you pass the time the next time you're standing in line, commuting or waiting for a someone at a crowded restaurant.
Download We City from the App Store >
Bloons 2 - The long awaited new Bloons game is here.
UPDATE: Bloons 2 is here: Click here to play Bloons 2
At long last Bloons 2 has arrived! The legitimate sequel to the loveable balloon popper released all those years ago is upon us.
With so much time separating the games, fans are expecting big things from Bloons 2. Since the release of the original Bloons, casual gaming has evolved into a more sophisticated pastime. Yet, even with all the pressure on developer NinjaKiwi to deliver quality, they manage to surprise us by going even further. Needless to say, Bloons 2 is a game that fires on all cylinders. Like other masterpieces such as Plants vs Zombies, Bloons 2 surely finds itself among the top tier of online games.
Continue reading to find out just how Bloons 2 manages to raise the bar yet again.
bloons 2 world map
Though Bloons 2 clearly doesn't stray too far from the Bloons formula for success, it does introduce a lot of new content and features. It can be overwhelming at first so we're gone into detail showing off some of the new additions.
bloons 2
When you first start up Bloons 2 and click past the title screen, you'll be presented with the world map. This is the revamped system for unlocking and selecting levels. Recall that boring table of levels used in the first Bloons and you can immediately see the improvements: namely, the graphics. Bloons 2 is a handsome, vibrant game with a very high level of polish only found in the best online games.
bloons 2
If you played the original Bloons, starting up a level and tossing that first dart with the faithful monkey hero should feel as natural as ever. But there are a few small additions to the gameplay that improve the experience. First, the darkened arrow pictured here shows the direction and power behind your last shot. With this arrow you can easily make very slight adjustments to your shots by lining up the darkened arrow with your aimer. You can also purchase extra upgrades such as a helpful dart guideline, level solutions and destructive Super Monkeys.
bloons 2
In Bloons 2 there are also a ton of wacky new bloons. From the triple dart bloon to a bomb bloon that explodes, vaporizing everything nearby. Below were some of my favorite Bloons 2 bloons.
The bee bloon is absolutely nuts. Pop one of these guys, and you'll have an army of wasps/bees trailing your cursor for a few seconds. Should they come across and bloons or destructible blocks, the bees will absolutely tear them to shreds. However, be careful, smashing your bees at high speed into a solid block will make them explode.
bloons 2
The zero gravity bloon reverses the direction in which a dart will fall. Having to take this additional element into consideration creates some harrowing challenges even the most experienced dart throwing monkeys will have trouble with.
The Bloons 2 fighter ace monkey is by far one of the most ridiculous powerups ever. Here you are, throwing darts at balloons when all of a sudden a plane flies in, tears up balloons with its propeller, and smashes into a wall creating a firey explosion. Fortunately, the monkey manages to escape and parachutes to safety.
bloons 2
There are tons of other bloons such as the lovely flower bloon and camouflage bloons that also mix up the action. However, it is the different combinations of all the different bloons that is really what makes Bloons 2 so awesome. Almost all the levels I played were creative, enjoyable, and involved at least two types of bloons. Not to mention many of the bloons move around now, something that was largely absent from the original Bloons. This also brings me to my next point.
Friends, Bloons 2 is hard, much harder than the first Bloons. At least half of the puzzles ask you to pop all of the bloons on the screen, a feat which sometimes is no easy task. Regardless, finally managing to complete a level you've been stuck on forever is a great feeling and it's never so frustrating you feel like quitting.
combinations
bloons 2
Bloons 2 epitomizes the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". It adds new features, graphics, and levels; yet the core gameplay is largely the same as in the original Bloons. The combination of the new and old elements creates a real joy of a game. Simply put, Bloons 2 is dangerously addictive: my stay in the world of Bloons went on far longer than planned, and I don't regret a single moment of it.
If our screen shots weren't enough, we have the latest and greatest game play video below:
---> Click here to play the new Bloons on NinjaKiwi.com
At long last Bloons 2 has arrived! The legitimate sequel to the loveable balloon popper released all those years ago is upon us.
With so much time separating the games, fans are expecting big things from Bloons 2. Since the release of the original Bloons, casual gaming has evolved into a more sophisticated pastime. Yet, even with all the pressure on developer NinjaKiwi to deliver quality, they manage to surprise us by going even further. Needless to say, Bloons 2 is a game that fires on all cylinders. Like other masterpieces such as Plants vs Zombies, Bloons 2 surely finds itself among the top tier of online games.
Continue reading to find out just how Bloons 2 manages to raise the bar yet again.
bloons 2 world map
Though Bloons 2 clearly doesn't stray too far from the Bloons formula for success, it does introduce a lot of new content and features. It can be overwhelming at first so we're gone into detail showing off some of the new additions.
bloons 2
When you first start up Bloons 2 and click past the title screen, you'll be presented with the world map. This is the revamped system for unlocking and selecting levels. Recall that boring table of levels used in the first Bloons and you can immediately see the improvements: namely, the graphics. Bloons 2 is a handsome, vibrant game with a very high level of polish only found in the best online games.
bloons 2
If you played the original Bloons, starting up a level and tossing that first dart with the faithful monkey hero should feel as natural as ever. But there are a few small additions to the gameplay that improve the experience. First, the darkened arrow pictured here shows the direction and power behind your last shot. With this arrow you can easily make very slight adjustments to your shots by lining up the darkened arrow with your aimer. You can also purchase extra upgrades such as a helpful dart guideline, level solutions and destructive Super Monkeys.
bloons 2
In Bloons 2 there are also a ton of wacky new bloons. From the triple dart bloon to a bomb bloon that explodes, vaporizing everything nearby. Below were some of my favorite Bloons 2 bloons.
The bee bloon is absolutely nuts. Pop one of these guys, and you'll have an army of wasps/bees trailing your cursor for a few seconds. Should they come across and bloons or destructible blocks, the bees will absolutely tear them to shreds. However, be careful, smashing your bees at high speed into a solid block will make them explode.
bloons 2
The zero gravity bloon reverses the direction in which a dart will fall. Having to take this additional element into consideration creates some harrowing challenges even the most experienced dart throwing monkeys will have trouble with.
The Bloons 2 fighter ace monkey is by far one of the most ridiculous powerups ever. Here you are, throwing darts at balloons when all of a sudden a plane flies in, tears up balloons with its propeller, and smashes into a wall creating a firey explosion. Fortunately, the monkey manages to escape and parachutes to safety.
bloons 2
There are tons of other bloons such as the lovely flower bloon and camouflage bloons that also mix up the action. However, it is the different combinations of all the different bloons that is really what makes Bloons 2 so awesome. Almost all the levels I played were creative, enjoyable, and involved at least two types of bloons. Not to mention many of the bloons move around now, something that was largely absent from the original Bloons. This also brings me to my next point.
Friends, Bloons 2 is hard, much harder than the first Bloons. At least half of the puzzles ask you to pop all of the bloons on the screen, a feat which sometimes is no easy task. Regardless, finally managing to complete a level you've been stuck on forever is a great feeling and it's never so frustrating you feel like quitting.
combinations
bloons 2
Bloons 2 epitomizes the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". It adds new features, graphics, and levels; yet the core gameplay is largely the same as in the original Bloons. The combination of the new and old elements creates a real joy of a game. Simply put, Bloons 2 is dangerously addictive: my stay in the world of Bloons went on far longer than planned, and I don't regret a single moment of it.
If our screen shots weren't enough, we have the latest and greatest game play video below:
---> Click here to play the new Bloons on NinjaKiwi.com
FrontierVille Jackalope Society Missions: Everything you need to know
After teasing us with these yesterday, FrontierVille has finally released a new series of goals called the Jackalope Society Missons. These missions are a little different than others because if you complete these, you will unlock the new FrontierVille Badge system, which will reward you for your regular in-game activity. And, who doesn't want a little recognition for their efforts?
So, to unlock those stinkin' Badges, you'll need to finish all four of the Jackalope Society missions. Here's a look at what you'll need to do to get the job done:
Mission #1: Jackalope Society Initiation
frontierville jackalope society missions 1 - games.com
The illustrious Jackalope Society has heard of your exploits, and wants to extend an invitation to you. Welcome them to your homestead with a shindig.
Harvest Five Corn
Sell Five Adult Chickens
Buy One BBQ Grill in the Market (2,000 coins)
Rewards for completion: 50 XP, 150 Food
Pro Tip: This mission should be pretty easy to complete. Seasoned FarmVille players already have plenty of chickens, corn doesn't take that long to grow and the BBQ grill doesn't cost big bucks.
Jackalope Society Mission #2: Invite Friends To The Jackalope Society
frontierville 10 jackalops rsvps
You're about to become the newest member of the Jackalope Society, but first you need to tell yer friends about it!
1. Collect Ten Jackalope RSVPs
2. Visit Two Friends
Rewards for completion: 60 XP, 750 Coins
Jackalope Society Mission #3: Learning The Secret Handshake
Every club has a secret handshake. Get yer friends to teach it to you.
jackalope society mission III
1. Collect Ten Secret Handshakes
2. Buy Jackalope Lodge in the Market
Rewards for completion: Coming soon
Jackalope Society Mission #4: The Jackalope Lodge
Congratulations! You're the newest member of the Jackalope Society. Now it is time to build the lodge!
jackalope lodge
1. Build A Jackalope Lodge
2. Buy Four Goats in the Market... Don't ask why.
frontierville jackalope lodge - games.com
frontierville jackalope lodge build-games.com
The Jackalope Lodge costs 950 coins and 10 wood, and can be found in the Market in the Buildings area. Once you place it on your property, you will need to whack it nine times (at the cost of 10 wood each whack) to get the frame ready and then -- you'll have to start collecting building materials from your friends.
frontierville jackalope lodge materials
You will need 40 items in all to complete your lodge, and here's how that breaks down:
5 Shingles
5 Mallets
5 Pegs
5 Cement
5 Windows
15 Level
You can collect all of these materials from friends or -- if you don't want to wait -- you can buy all of the items using Horseshoes. Once your lodge is complete, you will be able to harvest it every day and complete the new Jackalope Lodge Collection.
farmville jackalope lodge completed
Rewards for completion: 80 XP, 500 Coins, and you have the option to share goats milk with your friends.
jackalope lodge completed rewards -- click for larger pic
frontierville jackalope missions
Once you complete all of these, you will be able to access the brand new FrontierVille Badges, which -- IMHO -- are a pretty nice addition to the game. You can access them by clicking on your Lodge or in the game menu. Working on a list of badges while you read this -- stay tuned! See the entire list of badges right here.
So, to unlock those stinkin' Badges, you'll need to finish all four of the Jackalope Society missions. Here's a look at what you'll need to do to get the job done:
Mission #1: Jackalope Society Initiation
frontierville jackalope society missions 1 - games.com
The illustrious Jackalope Society has heard of your exploits, and wants to extend an invitation to you. Welcome them to your homestead with a shindig.
Harvest Five Corn
Sell Five Adult Chickens
Buy One BBQ Grill in the Market (2,000 coins)
Rewards for completion: 50 XP, 150 Food
Pro Tip: This mission should be pretty easy to complete. Seasoned FarmVille players already have plenty of chickens, corn doesn't take that long to grow and the BBQ grill doesn't cost big bucks.
Jackalope Society Mission #2: Invite Friends To The Jackalope Society
frontierville 10 jackalops rsvps
You're about to become the newest member of the Jackalope Society, but first you need to tell yer friends about it!
1. Collect Ten Jackalope RSVPs
2. Visit Two Friends
Rewards for completion: 60 XP, 750 Coins
Jackalope Society Mission #3: Learning The Secret Handshake
Every club has a secret handshake. Get yer friends to teach it to you.
jackalope society mission III
1. Collect Ten Secret Handshakes
2. Buy Jackalope Lodge in the Market
Rewards for completion: Coming soon
Jackalope Society Mission #4: The Jackalope Lodge
Congratulations! You're the newest member of the Jackalope Society. Now it is time to build the lodge!
jackalope lodge
1. Build A Jackalope Lodge
2. Buy Four Goats in the Market... Don't ask why.
frontierville jackalope lodge - games.com
frontierville jackalope lodge build-games.com
The Jackalope Lodge costs 950 coins and 10 wood, and can be found in the Market in the Buildings area. Once you place it on your property, you will need to whack it nine times (at the cost of 10 wood each whack) to get the frame ready and then -- you'll have to start collecting building materials from your friends.
frontierville jackalope lodge materials
You will need 40 items in all to complete your lodge, and here's how that breaks down:
5 Shingles
5 Mallets
5 Pegs
5 Cement
5 Windows
15 Level
You can collect all of these materials from friends or -- if you don't want to wait -- you can buy all of the items using Horseshoes. Once your lodge is complete, you will be able to harvest it every day and complete the new Jackalope Lodge Collection.
farmville jackalope lodge completed
Rewards for completion: 80 XP, 500 Coins, and you have the option to share goats milk with your friends.
jackalope lodge completed rewards -- click for larger pic
frontierville jackalope missions
Once you complete all of these, you will be able to access the brand new FrontierVille Badges, which -- IMHO -- are a pretty nice addition to the game. You can access them by clicking on your Lodge or in the game menu. Working on a list of badges while you read this -- stay tuned! See the entire list of badges right here.
FrontierVille Badges: Learn how to earn every stinkin' badge right here
After you complete FrontierVille's Jackalope Society Missions, you will be able to access the new Badge system in the game. Right now, there are 13 badges in the game and they can be earned by going about your daily in-game tasks -- visiting 15 neighbors, spending 10,000 coins -- to deliberate badges that require extra effort on your part -- like spending 500 Energy in a Day (which means you'll have to have lots of meals gifted from friends or buy 'em yourself) and scoring 5 points in the Horseshoe Pit (which, fortunately, can be earned by using your neighbors' pits).
I'm sure these badges are just the beginning -- so, if you're an overachiever like me -- try to secure all of these badges before the new ones start showing up. See all 13 badges, what you need to do to earn them, level them up and what rewards you get for completing them after the jump. fronterville badges - games.com
frontierville badges games.com
frontierville badges --
frontierville badges
See what exactly you have to do to get the badges (every level of 'em) in the chart above. Just like the image to make it larger.
frontiervile badges how to earn them all -- games.com
I'm sure these badges are just the beginning -- so, if you're an overachiever like me -- try to secure all of these badges before the new ones start showing up. See all 13 badges, what you need to do to earn them, level them up and what rewards you get for completing them after the jump. fronterville badges - games.com
frontierville badges games.com
frontierville badges --
frontierville badges
See what exactly you have to do to get the badges (every level of 'em) in the chart above. Just like the image to make it larger.
frontiervile badges how to earn them all -- games.com
Friday, February 3, 2012
Happy Aquarium Celebrates Halloween With Mummies, Ghosts and Cowfish... Oh My!
CrowdStar dove headfirst into the Halloween celebration in Happy Aquarium this week, adding a nice variety of Halloween themed TankMates and fish to the in-game store.
In terms of actual fish, you can now pick up either a Clownfish or a Cowfish. Don't be deceived by the name - this Clownfish isn't one of Nemo's relatives - it's a full-blown Clownfish down to the big red nose and bow tie! It goes for either 42 Pearls or 35 Facebook Credits (the equivalent of $3.50 US). The Cowfish, on the other hand, is exactly as it sounds, and is a cute yellow fish dressed in an ever cuter cow costume. This one is slightly cheaper, costing either 39 Pearls or 33 Facebook Credits to add to your tank.
Meanwhile, the two new Tank Mates come in the form of a Little Ghost and a Scuba Mummy. The Little Ghost costs a whopping 10,000 coins, while the Scuba Mummy will set you back either 58 Pearls or 48 Facebook Credits.
Out of these four items, only the Little Ghost seems to have staying power in the store, as the Clownfish, Scuba Mummy and Cowfish are all limited edition items. As of this writing, there are still at least 2,500 of each item left, but you'll still want to bust out that virtual (or real world) pocketbook soon to make sure you snag these Halloween-themed items before the season comes and goes and you are forced to wait another year!
In terms of actual fish, you can now pick up either a Clownfish or a Cowfish. Don't be deceived by the name - this Clownfish isn't one of Nemo's relatives - it's a full-blown Clownfish down to the big red nose and bow tie! It goes for either 42 Pearls or 35 Facebook Credits (the equivalent of $3.50 US). The Cowfish, on the other hand, is exactly as it sounds, and is a cute yellow fish dressed in an ever cuter cow costume. This one is slightly cheaper, costing either 39 Pearls or 33 Facebook Credits to add to your tank.
Meanwhile, the two new Tank Mates come in the form of a Little Ghost and a Scuba Mummy. The Little Ghost costs a whopping 10,000 coins, while the Scuba Mummy will set you back either 58 Pearls or 48 Facebook Credits.
Out of these four items, only the Little Ghost seems to have staying power in the store, as the Clownfish, Scuba Mummy and Cowfish are all limited edition items. As of this writing, there are still at least 2,500 of each item left, but you'll still want to bust out that virtual (or real world) pocketbook soon to make sure you snag these Halloween-themed items before the season comes and goes and you are forced to wait another year!
FishVille's Halloween Celebration Explodes With 14 New Items!
Earlier this month, we brought you the news that FishVille's waters have become a heck of a lot scarier, with the inclusion of Halloween themed decorations and backdrops. This week, Zynga has expanded on that theme exponentially, adding 14 new items to the Halloween celebration.
Unlike the first release of solely premium items, this release includes both premium items and those available to purchase with regular old coins. Here's the full selection of new items:
Black Cat - 8 Sand Dollars
Chained Coffin - 11 Sand Dollars
Stone Coffin - 9 Sand Dollars
Bats - 8 Sand Dollars
Witch - 8 Sand Dollars
Pumpkin Display - 6 Sand Dollars
Classic Tombstone - 4 Sand Dollars
Spooky Moon - 3 Sand Dollars
Werewolf - 55,000 coins
Cemetery Fence - 11,000 coins
Handy - 60,000 coins
Cemetery Gate - 18,000 coins
And there you have it - all of the decorations you need to give your fish a frightfully good time this Halloween.
Unlike the first release of solely premium items, this release includes both premium items and those available to purchase with regular old coins. Here's the full selection of new items:
Black Cat - 8 Sand Dollars
Chained Coffin - 11 Sand Dollars
Stone Coffin - 9 Sand Dollars
Bats - 8 Sand Dollars
Witch - 8 Sand Dollars
Pumpkin Display - 6 Sand Dollars
Classic Tombstone - 4 Sand Dollars
Spooky Moon - 3 Sand Dollars
Werewolf - 55,000 coins
Cemetery Fence - 11,000 coins
Handy - 60,000 coins
Cemetery Gate - 18,000 coins
And there you have it - all of the decorations you need to give your fish a frightfully good time this Halloween.
FarmVille Halloween Sees Re-Release Of Old Favorites, Plus New Goodies
The biggest day in October is quickly approaching, and with that we see Zynga adding even more new items to the game's marketplace, in the form of new animals, buildings and quite a few new decorations. Among these new items are a few items that long-time players will remember from last year's Halloween celebration.
Hit the jump for the full look at all of the new items, along with our returning favorites.
This newest set of items in FarmVille plays on a very old cliche, by offering us a pig that could probably fly, a lovely little cottage made from a pumpkin, and even a ghostly gnome that floats above the ground.
For those farmers that were with the game during last year's Halloween event, you'll likely notice the return of the Haunted House, the Tomb Stone and the Spooky Tree. Remember, the Tomb Stone isn't just a decorative piece of rock - it comes complete with an animated ghost cow that rises above the item every few seconds, much as the newly released Ghost Sheep tombstone contains an animation of a ghost sheep rising from the ground.
Remember, these items will only be available in FarmVille until Halloween. While we've been lucky this year, seeing many of last year's items being re-released for new players (or those that simply chose not to purchase them last year), who knows if we'll be so lucky in 2011.
Hit the jump for the full look at all of the new items, along with our returning favorites.
This newest set of items in FarmVille plays on a very old cliche, by offering us a pig that could probably fly, a lovely little cottage made from a pumpkin, and even a ghostly gnome that floats above the ground.
For those farmers that were with the game during last year's Halloween event, you'll likely notice the return of the Haunted House, the Tomb Stone and the Spooky Tree. Remember, the Tomb Stone isn't just a decorative piece of rock - it comes complete with an animated ghost cow that rises above the item every few seconds, much as the newly released Ghost Sheep tombstone contains an animation of a ghost sheep rising from the ground.
Remember, these items will only be available in FarmVille until Halloween. While we've been lucky this year, seeing many of last year's items being re-released for new players (or those that simply chose not to purchase them last year), who knows if we'll be so lucky in 2011.
New FarmVille Scarecrow - Rainbowcrow (iPhone Only)
With all of the talk of FarmVille's Halloween celebration, it could be pretty easy to overlook the newest iPhone-only in-game item that has been released. What's the item? I'm glad you asked!
The Rainbowcrow is now available to users who play FarmVille on iPhone. It can be purchased for 80,000 coins from the market's Decorations tab. You can view a larger picture of the Rainbowcrow from the online version of the game, but again, you must be using the FarmVille for iPhone app in order to purchase the Rainbowcrow.
While you're there, remember that you can also send your friends a White Jack-O'-Lantern as a free gift, which is also an iPhone exclusive item.
The Rainbowcrow is now available to users who play FarmVille on iPhone. It can be purchased for 80,000 coins from the market's Decorations tab. You can view a larger picture of the Rainbowcrow from the online version of the game, but again, you must be using the FarmVille for iPhone app in order to purchase the Rainbowcrow.
While you're there, remember that you can also send your friends a White Jack-O'-Lantern as a free gift, which is also an iPhone exclusive item.
AM Linkage: Facebook gamers log 927 million hours, Blizzcon 2010 blows up
The sights of Blizzcon 2010, day one [VentureBeat]
Kabam Acquires WonderHill, Wants To Become The Blizzard Of Social Games [TechCrunch]
Facebook Gamers Play 927 Million Hours of Games Per Month [All Facebook]
How to Get Unfriended on Facebook [NY Times]
Zynga Goes Hiring Via Its New German Base [TechCrunch]
Amazon's Jeff Bezos Tells Entrepreneurs To Look Beyond Social... At The Launch Of His Social Web Fund [Forbes]
Kabam Acquires WonderHill, Wants To Become The Blizzard Of Social Games [TechCrunch]
Facebook Gamers Play 927 Million Hours of Games Per Month [All Facebook]
How to Get Unfriended on Facebook [NY Times]
Zynga Goes Hiring Via Its New German Base [TechCrunch]
Amazon's Jeff Bezos Tells Entrepreneurs To Look Beyond Social... At The Launch Of His Social Web Fund [Forbes]
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Treasure Isle goes Stargate with new Nexus construction project
Yet another new building / relic has been added to Treasure Isle, but instead of complaining about the addition of yet another item we "have to" build, we're actually celebrating the release of the Nexus in the game.
Find out why by following us behind the break. The Nexus, or Stargate seems to pay homage to the popular trio of television shows that have aired for over the past decade. It's not technically advertised as such, and perhaps it's all just a coincidence, but the fan girl in me in swooning at the prospect of being able to add a Stargate to my Home Island.
Like other Relics, you'll need to collect ingredients to build your Star- errr, Nexus. The first round requires just one of five ingredients: Rocks, Nails, Rope, Cloths, and Gears. From there, you'll go through three more steps, each requiring more units of each ingredient than the last, until you have a finished Nexus.
Why is the object so special, or even worth building? Easy - after it's finished, you'll receive a permanent +3 energy bonus, allowing you to do just a bit more digging than you might have been able to otherwise.
Find out why by following us behind the break. The Nexus, or Stargate seems to pay homage to the popular trio of television shows that have aired for over the past decade. It's not technically advertised as such, and perhaps it's all just a coincidence, but the fan girl in me in swooning at the prospect of being able to add a Stargate to my Home Island.
Like other Relics, you'll need to collect ingredients to build your Star- errr, Nexus. The first round requires just one of five ingredients: Rocks, Nails, Rope, Cloths, and Gears. From there, you'll go through three more steps, each requiring more units of each ingredient than the last, until you have a finished Nexus.
Why is the object so special, or even worth building? Easy - after it's finished, you'll receive a permanent +3 energy bonus, allowing you to do just a bit more digging than you might have been able to otherwise.
Treasure Isle Hermit Crab Relic now available to build
It looks to be a big time for builders in Zynga's Treasure Isle, as not only is there a new Stargate-inspired Nexus Relic available to build, but now there's also a Hermit Crab Relic as well.
The Hermit Crab Relic is a water-based item, meaning that you'll have to place your free base into the water. It ends up forming its own little island, so at least you won't have to take up space on your Home Island for it.
Once placed, you'll have to go through three construction phases, each requiring ever-increasing amounts of five different building ingredients: Aqua Vitae, Resin, Paint, Planks, and Shells. As usual, you can post requests for these items on your wall (conveniently, up to five different item requests can be active at a time, if you don't care about the potential spamming on your friends' walls), or you can purchase each item for a single Island Cash.
As you'd expect, once the Hermit Crab Relic is built, you'll receive a permanent +3 boost to your total energy allowance. Combine this with the +3 bonuses you can receive from other Relics, and it will eventually add up to more digging potential for you, which we can't really complain about in the end.
The Hermit Crab Relic is a water-based item, meaning that you'll have to place your free base into the water. It ends up forming its own little island, so at least you won't have to take up space on your Home Island for it.
Once placed, you'll have to go through three construction phases, each requiring ever-increasing amounts of five different building ingredients: Aqua Vitae, Resin, Paint, Planks, and Shells. As usual, you can post requests for these items on your wall (conveniently, up to five different item requests can be active at a time, if you don't care about the potential spamming on your friends' walls), or you can purchase each item for a single Island Cash.
As you'd expect, once the Hermit Crab Relic is built, you'll receive a permanent +3 boost to your total energy allowance. Combine this with the +3 bonuses you can receive from other Relics, and it will eventually add up to more digging potential for you, which we can't really complain about in the end.
Treasure Isle dives underwater with Dolphin Days bonus quest
A week after releasing the Pesky Seagulls quest in Treasure Isle, Zynga has released yet another new quest, along with a new animal that can be placed in the waters off of your Home Island. The quest line contains two main parts, the first being the healing of a new dolphin friend.
Meet us behind the break for full details on how to heal the dolphin, and complete its quests.
The Dolphin can be healed by asking for the help of six friends in your endeavor (simply send them a request asking them to help). Each day, one person "will arrive" on their own to help, but if you'd like to speed up the process of this limited time quest, you can ask your friends first, thus giving you more time to complete the tasks that the Dolphin Days quest has opened up to begin with.
As you heal the dolphin, the four tasks associated with the quest will become unlocked. With no help whatsoever, you'll be able to finish one step - Clear out the Mango Trees - on a new map called Mango Grove. This map has Gem Totems that must be passed, so save up a few before entering. Luckily, even though these Mango Trees are quite massive, they still only take up 7 energy per clearing.
The next three parts of the quest are a bit harder. You'll have to clear out 50 Banana Trees on another map, Slap the Monkey Idols (interact with them on an island), and bribe some Monkey Bouncers with bananas. You'll only have a few hours to get the gold prize of 2500 coins and 100 XP, but the entire quest will be available to complete for much longer, so there isn't as much of a need to rush as it might outwardly appear.
Meet us behind the break for full details on how to heal the dolphin, and complete its quests.
The Dolphin can be healed by asking for the help of six friends in your endeavor (simply send them a request asking them to help). Each day, one person "will arrive" on their own to help, but if you'd like to speed up the process of this limited time quest, you can ask your friends first, thus giving you more time to complete the tasks that the Dolphin Days quest has opened up to begin with.
As you heal the dolphin, the four tasks associated with the quest will become unlocked. With no help whatsoever, you'll be able to finish one step - Clear out the Mango Trees - on a new map called Mango Grove. This map has Gem Totems that must be passed, so save up a few before entering. Luckily, even though these Mango Trees are quite massive, they still only take up 7 energy per clearing.
The next three parts of the quest are a bit harder. You'll have to clear out 50 Banana Trees on another map, Slap the Monkey Idols (interact with them on an island), and bribe some Monkey Bouncers with bananas. You'll only have a few hours to get the gold prize of 2500 coins and 100 XP, but the entire quest will be available to complete for much longer, so there isn't as much of a need to rush as it might outwardly appear.
YoVille Fall Kitchen and Bathroom Furniture now available
Zynga has continued to celebrate the fall season in YoVille this week, by releasing items that will go perfectly in any themed Kitchen or Bathroom setting.
Most of the items are available in one of four major colors: Green, Brown (or Sepia), Yellow and Auburn (or Red). In the Kitchen, these items are the China Cabinet, multiple types of Cabinetry, Dining Tables, Islands, Dining Chairs, and Pantries. Meanwhile, in the Bathroom section of the store, you can find the same four colors represented in items like Toilets, Counters, Showers, Bathtubs, Hampers, Bath Mats, and Low Tables.
Other items now available include the major appliances, like a fridge and stove, wall sconces, a lovely leaf window (that makes it look like your home is surrounded by beautiful orange and yellow trees), potted trees, sinks, and even a microwave. As usual, if you'd like to only spend coins on your room's new look, you'll need to mix and match items from the Fall theme with items from other themes, as most of the extravagant items in this theme go for YoCash.
Altogether, these two rooms of items bring the total amount of Fall items to 157. Since this also rounds out the four major rooms that are included in any theme, we're assuming this will be the last release we see. That being the case, now is as good of a time as any to start (or finish) decorating your home for fall, especially in anticipation of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
Most of the items are available in one of four major colors: Green, Brown (or Sepia), Yellow and Auburn (or Red). In the Kitchen, these items are the China Cabinet, multiple types of Cabinetry, Dining Tables, Islands, Dining Chairs, and Pantries. Meanwhile, in the Bathroom section of the store, you can find the same four colors represented in items like Toilets, Counters, Showers, Bathtubs, Hampers, Bath Mats, and Low Tables.
Other items now available include the major appliances, like a fridge and stove, wall sconces, a lovely leaf window (that makes it look like your home is surrounded by beautiful orange and yellow trees), potted trees, sinks, and even a microwave. As usual, if you'd like to only spend coins on your room's new look, you'll need to mix and match items from the Fall theme with items from other themes, as most of the extravagant items in this theme go for YoCash.
Altogether, these two rooms of items bring the total amount of Fall items to 157. Since this also rounds out the four major rooms that are included in any theme, we're assuming this will be the last release we see. That being the case, now is as good of a time as any to start (or finish) decorating your home for fall, especially in anticipation of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
PetVille Fall Collection now offering more items!
Earlier this week, we brought you our first look at the Thanksgiving / Fall theme of items in PetVille. Yesterday, Zynga announced that the second wave of items in this theme is now available in the game's Furniture Store, and we have all of the details about these new items.
Meet us behind the break to get a better look at the new items in PetVille.
Here is a list of the newest items, along with their cost. You can read on to see new pictures of what to look for if you'd like to purchase these items for decoration in your own pet's home.
Gourd Assortment - 8 Pet Cash
Assortment of Gourds - 8 Pet Cash
Purple Painted Table - 5,500 coins
Autumn View - 29 Pet Cash
Piney Wreath - 11 Pet Cash
Red Crystal Vase - 9,000 coins
White Grapes on Plates - 6,500 coins
Corn Cakes - 4 Pet Cash
Shining Apple - 4 Pet Cash
Concord Grapes - 4 Pet Cash
Warm Apple Pie - 7 Pet Cash
Candle in Glass - 8 Pet Cash
Yams - 5 Pet Cash
Warm Inviting Fireplace - 22 Pet Cash
Victorian Rug - 18 Pet Cash
Fruit Plate - 6,500 coins
Fall Flowers in Glass Vase - 10 Pet Cash
Salt & Pepper Shakers - 7,500 coins
Warm Cherry Pie - 7 Pet Cash
Round Dining Table - 6,000 coins
Flower Shaped Candle - 8 Pet Cash
Cosmos Flowers in Vase - 8 Pet Cash
Odin Armless Chair - Tan - 14 Pet Cash
Other new items have been added to the store, but they are mainly bulky furniture items, like new TVs or entertainment centers, and therefore not as true to the theme.
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, make sure to head over to the game's store to decorate your own home for the season.
Meet us behind the break to get a better look at the new items in PetVille.
Here is a list of the newest items, along with their cost. You can read on to see new pictures of what to look for if you'd like to purchase these items for decoration in your own pet's home.
Gourd Assortment - 8 Pet Cash
Assortment of Gourds - 8 Pet Cash
Purple Painted Table - 5,500 coins
Autumn View - 29 Pet Cash
Piney Wreath - 11 Pet Cash
Red Crystal Vase - 9,000 coins
White Grapes on Plates - 6,500 coins
Corn Cakes - 4 Pet Cash
Shining Apple - 4 Pet Cash
Concord Grapes - 4 Pet Cash
Warm Apple Pie - 7 Pet Cash
Candle in Glass - 8 Pet Cash
Yams - 5 Pet Cash
Warm Inviting Fireplace - 22 Pet Cash
Victorian Rug - 18 Pet Cash
Fruit Plate - 6,500 coins
Fall Flowers in Glass Vase - 10 Pet Cash
Salt & Pepper Shakers - 7,500 coins
Warm Cherry Pie - 7 Pet Cash
Round Dining Table - 6,000 coins
Flower Shaped Candle - 8 Pet Cash
Cosmos Flowers in Vase - 8 Pet Cash
Odin Armless Chair - Tan - 14 Pet Cash
Other new items have been added to the store, but they are mainly bulky furniture items, like new TVs or entertainment centers, and therefore not as true to the theme.
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, make sure to head over to the game's store to decorate your own home for the season.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Cafe World Cooking Academy Requirements: Everything you need to know
It's been advertised on the game's loading screen (like that seen above) for some time now, but finally, Zynga has officially launched the Cooking Academy in Cafe World. However, before you can join, and eventually graduate from the Cooking Academy, you'll need to first complete a series of missions that prove your worth to the virtual Chef Matty, your guide through this feature.
Meet us behind the break for everything you need to know concerning these preliminary tasks.
To start this mission off, you'll need to watch for Chef Matty to enter your Cafe, and click on the very large tan letter that appears above his head. This will allow you to accept the introductory missions.
The series of Academy tasks will appear in the top right corner of the gameplay area, where all of the traditional quests and jobs go. The first job is called "1st Referral," and it asks you to Get 3 Referrals (simply serve three customers) and prepare 1 Spitfire Roasted Chicken (a dish that takes a day to cook - but remember, you can use spices to speed this up).
The reward for completing this step is 25 coins and 10 Cafe Points. You'll be able to share coins with your friends as a bonus.
The second quest is called "Build your Spice Rack," and it asks you to simply start building your Spice Rack. As many users will have already completed this step, however, you'll be able to pass the mission simply by clicking on the Spices icon in your menu at the bottom of the gameplay area. Close the spice menu that appears and voila, the quest will pop and you will receive 25 coins and 20 Cafe Points as a reward (again, the bonus for friends is free coins).
The third quest is called "2nd Referral" and it asks you to visit 1 neighbor and complete 2 Eat Missions. This means that you'll need to visit two neighbors and click on the small blue stick figure that appears on the right side of your neighbor's cafe (he's holding a fork and spoon) and "eat" that friend's daily special dish by clicking on the "Yes" button in the menu that appears. The reward for this mission is 50 coins and 25 Cafe Points.
Once you have completed this mission, head back to your Cafe, and accept another letter from Chef Matty. Your application is going smoothly so far, but he needs one more referral before he can accept you into the Cooking Academy. This means one more quest is coming your way.
Don't worry though, this quest is just as simple as all of the others (so long as you've already finished your Spice Rack), as it asks you to do just that - finish your Spice Rack, and then Spice 5 of your neighbors' dishes. If you've already completed the Spice Rack previously, this step will be checked for your automatically. The reward for this final quest is 100 coins and 25 Cafe Points.
Head back to your Cafe once more, and you'll receive yet another letter from Chef Matty. He congratulates you, as he has approved your application to the Cooking Academy!
We'll bring you more coverage about the Cooking Academy and all of the spoils available therein in the near future.
Meet us behind the break for everything you need to know concerning these preliminary tasks.
To start this mission off, you'll need to watch for Chef Matty to enter your Cafe, and click on the very large tan letter that appears above his head. This will allow you to accept the introductory missions.
The series of Academy tasks will appear in the top right corner of the gameplay area, where all of the traditional quests and jobs go. The first job is called "1st Referral," and it asks you to Get 3 Referrals (simply serve three customers) and prepare 1 Spitfire Roasted Chicken (a dish that takes a day to cook - but remember, you can use spices to speed this up).
The reward for completing this step is 25 coins and 10 Cafe Points. You'll be able to share coins with your friends as a bonus.
The second quest is called "Build your Spice Rack," and it asks you to simply start building your Spice Rack. As many users will have already completed this step, however, you'll be able to pass the mission simply by clicking on the Spices icon in your menu at the bottom of the gameplay area. Close the spice menu that appears and voila, the quest will pop and you will receive 25 coins and 20 Cafe Points as a reward (again, the bonus for friends is free coins).
The third quest is called "2nd Referral" and it asks you to visit 1 neighbor and complete 2 Eat Missions. This means that you'll need to visit two neighbors and click on the small blue stick figure that appears on the right side of your neighbor's cafe (he's holding a fork and spoon) and "eat" that friend's daily special dish by clicking on the "Yes" button in the menu that appears. The reward for this mission is 50 coins and 25 Cafe Points.
Once you have completed this mission, head back to your Cafe, and accept another letter from Chef Matty. Your application is going smoothly so far, but he needs one more referral before he can accept you into the Cooking Academy. This means one more quest is coming your way.
Don't worry though, this quest is just as simple as all of the others (so long as you've already finished your Spice Rack), as it asks you to do just that - finish your Spice Rack, and then Spice 5 of your neighbors' dishes. If you've already completed the Spice Rack previously, this step will be checked for your automatically. The reward for this final quest is 100 coins and 25 Cafe Points.
Head back to your Cafe once more, and you'll receive yet another letter from Chef Matty. He congratulates you, as he has approved your application to the Cooking Academy!
We'll bring you more coverage about the Cooking Academy and all of the spoils available therein in the near future.
Mafia Wars Heavy Metal Armory Celebration - Build exclusive items for a limited time
Starting today, Zynga is celebrating the Armory in Mafia Wars with a Heavy Metal Armory Celebration. This event will allow you to collect Tech Plates to build not only new pieces of armor, but also exclusive items, that will only be able to be built during this event.
Over the next 4 days and 12 hours, you'll be able to build in the Armory at twice the rate as normal. You're given a shipment of Tech Plates automatically for starting the event, which will allow you to (in most cases) instantly upgrade your armory to the next level. From there, you need to collect individual pieces of Tech Plates that can be traded in for a variety of items.
The two exclusive items are the Pantheon Tactical Helm, a helmet item that requires 5 Tech plates to build and has 55 Attack and 48 Defense points, with a +5 Attack boost for your overall "character" in the game. The other item is the Crimson Iron Chest Plate, requiring 8 Tech Plates to build. This item offers 49 Attack and 57 Defense points, and gives you a +6 Defense boost.
The easiest way to earn Tech Plates is to post a help request on your wall via the button provided on the Mafia Wars home page. This alerts your friends to the fact that you need Tech Plates, and they can easily send you one for free.
Some of the other new items (not limited time items) that are available to build in the Armory are the Welding Mask (30 Attack and 25 Defense), the Sprinting Shoes (25 Attack and 32 Defense), and the Forearm Guard (38 Attack and 30 Defense). These items take not only the traditional armor parts to build, but also require "Special Parts" to build.
Remember, these time-exclusive items will only be available for the next four days, so make the most of the time available to you and start asking for Tech Plates as soon as you can.
Over the next 4 days and 12 hours, you'll be able to build in the Armory at twice the rate as normal. You're given a shipment of Tech Plates automatically for starting the event, which will allow you to (in most cases) instantly upgrade your armory to the next level. From there, you need to collect individual pieces of Tech Plates that can be traded in for a variety of items.
The two exclusive items are the Pantheon Tactical Helm, a helmet item that requires 5 Tech plates to build and has 55 Attack and 48 Defense points, with a +5 Attack boost for your overall "character" in the game. The other item is the Crimson Iron Chest Plate, requiring 8 Tech Plates to build. This item offers 49 Attack and 57 Defense points, and gives you a +6 Defense boost.
The easiest way to earn Tech Plates is to post a help request on your wall via the button provided on the Mafia Wars home page. This alerts your friends to the fact that you need Tech Plates, and they can easily send you one for free.
Some of the other new items (not limited time items) that are available to build in the Armory are the Welding Mask (30 Attack and 25 Defense), the Sprinting Shoes (25 Attack and 32 Defense), and the Forearm Guard (38 Attack and 30 Defense). These items take not only the traditional armor parts to build, but also require "Special Parts" to build.
Remember, these time-exclusive items will only be available for the next four days, so make the most of the time available to you and start asking for Tech Plates as soon as you can.
FarmVille Holiday Limited Edition Showcase [video]
'Tis the season, and FarmVille's rolling out limited edition holiday-themed items with a vengeance, and it looks like we'll be seeing a Snowflake Ferris Wheel and White Unicorn (awesome!) in the not-too-distant future.
As a side note: While a lot of these limited edition holiday items are rather nifty (I've been lusting after the Eggnog Fountain in the Market, myself) I've also had to deal with the fact that the majority of these items can only be purchased with Farm Cash. Boo-hiss.
Either way, take a look at FarmVille shiny new objects in the showcase video above -- even if you don't want to shell out real-life cash, you can see what you're missing (or not missing, as the case may be.)
As a side note: While a lot of these limited edition holiday items are rather nifty (I've been lusting after the Eggnog Fountain in the Market, myself) I've also had to deal with the fact that the majority of these items can only be purchased with Farm Cash. Boo-hiss.
Either way, take a look at FarmVille shiny new objects in the showcase video above -- even if you don't want to shell out real-life cash, you can see what you're missing (or not missing, as the case may be.)
Cafe World Cooking Academy Dark Blue Cravat Missions: Everything you need to know
Yesterday, we brought you a detailed look at the Cooking Academy entry missions in Cafe World - those missions that you must complete in order to have your application into this new Academy (in-game feature) accepted.
After you complete that series of missions, you are given another letter by Chef Matty, congratulating you on your acceptance into the Academy, and introducing you to the concept of a "Cravat," a neck tie that chefs wear to keep themselves cool in a hot kitchen. The Cravat is a status symbol, with the color of the fabric representing how much experience you have with cooking. Of course, as a new student in the Cooking Academy, you'll need a Cravat (new students receive one of a Dark Blue color) so a new series of missions are opened for you to earn one for yourself.
Meet us after the break for details on how to earn your own Dark Blue Cravat.
The Cravat missions are a pair of tasks that will have you further preparing to join the Academy by helping you to look the part. The first mission is called "Spice it up," and it asks you to Serve White Radish Cake 12 times, and spice 4 Dishes. The White Radish Cake will take a full day to cook normally (that is, without adding spices or putting it on a faster Lightning Stove). Meanwhile, you can easily complete the spicing portion of this mission by applying Power Pepper or Super Salt to four dishes (the same dish can be spiced more than once to count, if you're lacking in dishes), as most players have an overabundance of these at their disposal.
The rewards for this mission are 25 Cafe Points and 1000 coins. This also unlocks the second mission in the series, which is called "Spruce up your Cafe." This mission has more steps, which might be fairly expensive, depending on the choices you make to complete them. The mission asks you to purchase 3 Decor items, Purchase 10 Wall Tiles, and Purchase 20 Wall Tiles. As a note, you must purchase the items, as simply pulling items out of your inventory does not count.
The rewards for this second mission are 25 Cafe Points and 100 coins. After passing both of these missions, you'll receive your final letter (as of this writing) from Chef Matty, congratulating you on earning your Dark Blue Cravat. He'll tell you that two more colors are available, starting with the Light Blue Cravat, which will eventually open up a new quest set.
We'll be sure to let you know what these new quests entail in the future, so keep checking back with us!
After you complete that series of missions, you are given another letter by Chef Matty, congratulating you on your acceptance into the Academy, and introducing you to the concept of a "Cravat," a neck tie that chefs wear to keep themselves cool in a hot kitchen. The Cravat is a status symbol, with the color of the fabric representing how much experience you have with cooking. Of course, as a new student in the Cooking Academy, you'll need a Cravat (new students receive one of a Dark Blue color) so a new series of missions are opened for you to earn one for yourself.
Meet us after the break for details on how to earn your own Dark Blue Cravat.
The Cravat missions are a pair of tasks that will have you further preparing to join the Academy by helping you to look the part. The first mission is called "Spice it up," and it asks you to Serve White Radish Cake 12 times, and spice 4 Dishes. The White Radish Cake will take a full day to cook normally (that is, without adding spices or putting it on a faster Lightning Stove). Meanwhile, you can easily complete the spicing portion of this mission by applying Power Pepper or Super Salt to four dishes (the same dish can be spiced more than once to count, if you're lacking in dishes), as most players have an overabundance of these at their disposal.
The rewards for this mission are 25 Cafe Points and 1000 coins. This also unlocks the second mission in the series, which is called "Spruce up your Cafe." This mission has more steps, which might be fairly expensive, depending on the choices you make to complete them. The mission asks you to purchase 3 Decor items, Purchase 10 Wall Tiles, and Purchase 20 Wall Tiles. As a note, you must purchase the items, as simply pulling items out of your inventory does not count.
The rewards for this second mission are 25 Cafe Points and 100 coins. After passing both of these missions, you'll receive your final letter (as of this writing) from Chef Matty, congratulating you on earning your Dark Blue Cravat. He'll tell you that two more colors are available, starting with the Light Blue Cravat, which will eventually open up a new quest set.
We'll be sure to let you know what these new quests entail in the future, so keep checking back with us!
Cafe World Maxwell House Coffee Promotion: Win 50,000 Cafe Cash for brewing a cup!
This month, Zynga has launched a new cross-promotional activity and contest in Cafe World with Maxwell House coffee. The event is called the "Maxwell House Coffee Challenge," and it will only be available for the next 10 days.
Within that time, all users that master the Maxwell House Coffee and "Cafe Style Beverages" from their Coffee Machine will be entered to win a grand prize of 50,000 Cafe Cash! With the current rate of exchange on purchasing Cafe Cash (some Cafe Cash packages are 15% off), this equates to a prize currently valued at just over $5,400 US! Yes, that's 5 thousand dollars! The winner of this prize would be able to splurge on any new premium item they could ever want, and make their Cafe the star attraction for all of their friends to visit!
If you don't win the Grand Prize, there are still plenty of other goodies up for grabs, as 100 Chefs will win 10 Lightning Super Stoves (a valuable prize in its own right), and 100 other Chefs will win a Limited Edition decorative item in the form of a Maxwell House Coffee Maker.
The drinks necessary to master are found in the Coffee Machine under the new "Maxwell House" tab. There are four drinks to master, with energy costs ranging from 12 to 43 Energy per brew. Even though they may be pricey, you've got more than a week to earn yourself a place in this contest, so brew your guests a cup (or 10) soon to make the most of this event!
Within that time, all users that master the Maxwell House Coffee and "Cafe Style Beverages" from their Coffee Machine will be entered to win a grand prize of 50,000 Cafe Cash! With the current rate of exchange on purchasing Cafe Cash (some Cafe Cash packages are 15% off), this equates to a prize currently valued at just over $5,400 US! Yes, that's 5 thousand dollars! The winner of this prize would be able to splurge on any new premium item they could ever want, and make their Cafe the star attraction for all of their friends to visit!
If you don't win the Grand Prize, there are still plenty of other goodies up for grabs, as 100 Chefs will win 10 Lightning Super Stoves (a valuable prize in its own right), and 100 other Chefs will win a Limited Edition decorative item in the form of a Maxwell House Coffee Maker.
The drinks necessary to master are found in the Coffee Machine under the new "Maxwell House" tab. There are four drinks to master, with energy costs ranging from 12 to 43 Energy per brew. Even though they may be pricey, you've got more than a week to earn yourself a place in this contest, so brew your guests a cup (or 10) soon to make the most of this event!
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