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Once again, FarmVille Freak Martijin from FarmVille Code Hunters has shared with us another great find, Rainbow Apples.
Rainbow Apples are rumored to be exclusive items for Apple's iPhone users and may require you to also install the upcoming FarmVille app that will be released at the end of this month.
Please note, as with all unreleased items this is speculation and anything can change.Unreleased items have no official release date or guarantee that they will make it to the FarmVille Market. Zynga is the sole owner of all their copyrighted images.
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Wild Ones Member option piles on the goods
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If you're serious about Wild Ones, you have to check out this new membership option. This new subscription service offers tons of awesome bonuses, deals, exclusive items and even a new pet, for a relatively low cost.
So what exactly does being a Wild Ones Member entail? Continue reading as we roll out everything you need to know.
Membership Daily Bonus
We know you love opening those daily bonuses; getting free items is always a welcome treat. After becoming a Wild Ones Member, you'll receive a second daily bonus containing even more rare and valuable weaponry.
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Members Only items
Items like the defense boosting SWAT Helmet are available to Members only. These items will be pretty rare, so if you want your pet to both look unique and dominate the battlefield, becoming a Member may be a solid choice.
In addition, becoming a member offers a new pet animal: the bat. Only available to Members, this fearsome and blood thirsty hunter has a unique ability unlike any other: flight.
The bat can basically hover in the air, allowing you to pull off unbelievably clutch, gaming-winning shots like the one above. More members only pets have been rumored to be on their way, so keep an eye out for more new Wild Ones pets.
Buy Premium Items with Coins
Members will be able to use coins to refill their supply of mega weapons and make purchases that would usually require Facebook Credits.
Level Up Faster and Get More Coins
Winning battles earns Members fifty percent bonus experience and more coins so they can continue to make big purchases.
Price
Of course you're wondering what all this is going to cost. Fortunately for those huge Wild Ones fans, all this comes for less than ten dollars at 99 Facebook Credits. Best of all, the purchase lasts a whole month, so you'll have access to all the Member goodies for that time. So if you consider yourself a Wild Ones pro or a Wild Ones high roller, perhaps you should make the purchase and become a Wild Ones Member.
Head to the game to check out the deal for yourself.
If you're serious about Wild Ones, you have to check out this new membership option. This new subscription service offers tons of awesome bonuses, deals, exclusive items and even a new pet, for a relatively low cost.
So what exactly does being a Wild Ones Member entail? Continue reading as we roll out everything you need to know.
Membership Daily Bonus
We know you love opening those daily bonuses; getting free items is always a welcome treat. After becoming a Wild Ones Member, you'll receive a second daily bonus containing even more rare and valuable weaponry.
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Members Only items
Items like the defense boosting SWAT Helmet are available to Members only. These items will be pretty rare, so if you want your pet to both look unique and dominate the battlefield, becoming a Member may be a solid choice.
In addition, becoming a member offers a new pet animal: the bat. Only available to Members, this fearsome and blood thirsty hunter has a unique ability unlike any other: flight.
The bat can basically hover in the air, allowing you to pull off unbelievably clutch, gaming-winning shots like the one above. More members only pets have been rumored to be on their way, so keep an eye out for more new Wild Ones pets.
Buy Premium Items with Coins
Members will be able to use coins to refill their supply of mega weapons and make purchases that would usually require Facebook Credits.
Level Up Faster and Get More Coins
Winning battles earns Members fifty percent bonus experience and more coins so they can continue to make big purchases.
Price
Of course you're wondering what all this is going to cost. Fortunately for those huge Wild Ones fans, all this comes for less than ten dollars at 99 Facebook Credits. Best of all, the purchase lasts a whole month, so you'll have access to all the Member goodies for that time. So if you consider yourself a Wild Ones pro or a Wild Ones high roller, perhaps you should make the purchase and become a Wild Ones Member.
Head to the game to check out the deal for yourself.
FarmVille now allows you to rotate buildings
Tonight's FarmVille update brings a long desired feature - the ability to rotate buildings. This is such a commonly requested and overdue feature that FarmVille should have had from the beginning. Since FarmVille is actually an isometric 2D game and not 3D, this meant that the artists would have to make art assets for each of the angles of the buildings. Going back and making buildings rotatable was probably a lot of work for the FarmVille artists - we're sure they pumped out a lot of buildings!
FarmVille's Community Manager Lexilicious has posted a list of buildings on the official FarmVille forums that can not be rotated:
* Stone Cottage
* Clock Tower
* Amber Pavilion
* Weathervane Home
* Green Gazebo
* Deluxe Tool Shed
* Mini Greenhouse
* Water Mill
* Market Stall-for all crops
* Island Resort
* Observation Dome
* Tuscan Barn
* Tuscan Tool Shed
* Adobe Barn
* Adobe Tool Shed
* Modern Barn
* Mdern Tool Shed
* Meditation Center
* Egg Home
* Little Egg Home
* Big Egg Home
* Mini Tower
* Leaning Tower
* Provencal Shed
* Shamrock Barn
* Shamrock Shed
* Maison
* Provencal Barn
* Deluxe Lodge
* Wedding Gazebo
* Lodge
* Chicken Coop
* Horse Stable
* Nursery Barn
* Botanical Garden
* Flower Shed
* Dairy Farm
* Cowprint Dairy Farm
* Red Barn
* Pink Barn
* Black Barn
* Blue Barn
* White Barn
* Groovy Barn
* Weathered Barn
* Cowprint Barn
* Rest Tent
* Tool Shed
* Pink Tool Shed
* Green Tool Shed
* Cowprint Shed
* Cowprint Silo
* Japanese Pagoda
* Haunted House
* Carnival Tent
* Ticket Booth
* Ferris Wheel
* Igloo
* Mini Pagoda
* Dutch Windmill
* Mini Windmill
* Irish Castle
Now, if you'll pardon me - I have some farm re-decorating to do.
FarmVille's Community Manager Lexilicious has posted a list of buildings on the official FarmVille forums that can not be rotated:
* Stone Cottage
* Clock Tower
* Amber Pavilion
* Weathervane Home
* Green Gazebo
* Deluxe Tool Shed
* Mini Greenhouse
* Water Mill
* Market Stall-for all crops
* Island Resort
* Observation Dome
* Tuscan Barn
* Tuscan Tool Shed
* Adobe Barn
* Adobe Tool Shed
* Modern Barn
* Mdern Tool Shed
* Meditation Center
* Egg Home
* Little Egg Home
* Big Egg Home
* Mini Tower
* Leaning Tower
* Provencal Shed
* Shamrock Barn
* Shamrock Shed
* Maison
* Provencal Barn
* Deluxe Lodge
* Wedding Gazebo
* Lodge
* Chicken Coop
* Horse Stable
* Nursery Barn
* Botanical Garden
* Flower Shed
* Dairy Farm
* Cowprint Dairy Farm
* Red Barn
* Pink Barn
* Black Barn
* Blue Barn
* White Barn
* Groovy Barn
* Weathered Barn
* Cowprint Barn
* Rest Tent
* Tool Shed
* Pink Tool Shed
* Green Tool Shed
* Cowprint Shed
* Cowprint Silo
* Japanese Pagoda
* Haunted House
* Carnival Tent
* Ticket Booth
* Ferris Wheel
* Igloo
* Mini Pagoda
* Dutch Windmill
* Mini Windmill
* Irish Castle
Now, if you'll pardon me - I have some farm re-decorating to do.
FarmVille brings back previously released buildings
FarmVille released an update this evening that now allows players to rotate their buildings, and in celebration, have brought back a number of old limited edition buildings. Some popular favorites have made a new appearance, including the Shoe House, Le Bistro, and Cafe. Most of these new-old buildings require Farm Cash to purchase, but there are a few that are priced with coins instead. For newer players who may have missed out on these buildings the first time, or for anyone who sold their building because they couldn't rotate it the way they wanted - this is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on these again.
Read on for the full list of newly available buildings:
Yellow Victorian - 27 Farm Cash
Modern Home - 36 Farm Cash
Mumbai Home - 27 Farm Cash
Shoe House - 300,000 coins
Museum - 65 Farm Cash
Restaurant - 42 Farm Cash
Pavilion - 30 Farm Cash
Chateau - 60 Farm Cash
Cafe - 42 Farm Cash
Patisserie - 42 Farm Cash
Shamrock Cottage - 34 Farm Cash
Le Bistro - 42 Farm Cash
Adobe Cottage - 150,000 coins
These limited time buildings are only available for 9 days, but rotating buildings is a feature that is here to stay. Which building are you most excited to see making a triumphant return?
Read on for the full list of newly available buildings:
Yellow Victorian - 27 Farm Cash
Modern Home - 36 Farm Cash
Mumbai Home - 27 Farm Cash
Shoe House - 300,000 coins
Museum - 65 Farm Cash
Restaurant - 42 Farm Cash
Pavilion - 30 Farm Cash
Chateau - 60 Farm Cash
Cafe - 42 Farm Cash
Patisserie - 42 Farm Cash
Shamrock Cottage - 34 Farm Cash
Le Bistro - 42 Farm Cash
Adobe Cottage - 150,000 coins
These limited time buildings are only available for 9 days, but rotating buildings is a feature that is here to stay. Which building are you most excited to see making a triumphant return?
PSA: Farmville used as bait in new "likejacking" scams
It seems some internet ne'er-do-wells are trying to capitalize on the popularity of Farmville to spread spam and unsolicited messages through unwary users' Facebook profiles.
The new Internet attack, referred to as "likejacking" in the security trade, takes advantage of a security hole in Facebook's relatively new ability to "like" any page on the web. Basically, the scam uses hidden Javascript code to turn a harmless looking link into an automatic, unsolicited post of HTML code to the clicker's Facebook News Feed. These malicious posts often contain advertising messages and/or further links that can lead the message to spread further as friends click around their own News Feeds.
As the Sophos security blog reports, attackers are now using offers of "Free Farmville Secrets E-books" as the bait to attract the clicks necessary to activate the scam. Other popular bait subjects include Sex and the City 2, Shrek, bp, free gift cards, UFC and "sexy videos."
How can you protect yourself? Basically the best way is to be careful about what links you click, and to monitor your personal wall posts for any unsolicited messages (you can delete them if you notice them). We hope Facebook will take steps to close this security hole soon, but until then, eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.
The new Internet attack, referred to as "likejacking" in the security trade, takes advantage of a security hole in Facebook's relatively new ability to "like" any page on the web. Basically, the scam uses hidden Javascript code to turn a harmless looking link into an automatic, unsolicited post of HTML code to the clicker's Facebook News Feed. These malicious posts often contain advertising messages and/or further links that can lead the message to spread further as friends click around their own News Feeds.
As the Sophos security blog reports, attackers are now using offers of "Free Farmville Secrets E-books" as the bait to attract the clicks necessary to activate the scam. Other popular bait subjects include Sex and the City 2, Shrek, bp, free gift cards, UFC and "sexy videos."
How can you protect yourself? Basically the best way is to be careful about what links you click, and to monitor your personal wall posts for any unsolicited messages (you can delete them if you notice them). We hope Facebook will take steps to close this security hole soon, but until then, eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Zuma Blitz on Facebook First Look
At Casual Connect in Seattle, PopCap gave select members of the press a first look at their upcoming Facebook game, Zuma Blitz.
Much like Bejeweled Blitz, the Facebook version of the popular game gives you 60 seconds to bust as many balls as possible. The one-minute thing is a bit of a misnomer, however. You can actually shoot special balls that will extend time a little longer, which gives you just enough time to maximize your score. There are also balls with special multipliers that will help you send your score soaring to the heavens.
The social parts of the game are pretty limited right now, and those in the game right now are similar to those in Bejeweled Blitz. There's a living leaderboard at the bottom of the page, and once you get your big score, you have the option to post it to your Facebook Wall for bragging rights. There's talk behind the scenes about adding more social features, namely a way to 'curse' your friends in the game. Once you beat a friend, you can curse them, and turn their Facebook photo on the leaderboard into something else, say, a picture of a sheep or cow. To get rid of the 'curse,' you'll have to beat your challenger's score and pass the curse back to them.
Unlike Bejeweled Blitz, Zuma Blitz will definitely include virtual currency (as in paid for with real-life-cash) that can be used to buy power-ups, which were not finalized in the version of the game we played today. PopCap higher ups have been looking for ways to make money on their social games, and Zuma Blitz will apparently be the first test case. The game will also include experience points system as well.
So far the game seems to possess the same addictive quality as Bejeweled Blitz -- it's just challenging enough that you'll keep going back to see if you can beat your high score. Just make sure you take a break from mousing occasionally so you don't get the dreaded 'Zuma Claw.' (It's real! Honest!) Zuma Blitz will be in beta within the next few weeks, stay turned for more details (and images from the game).
Note: The image above is from Zuma's Revenge, not Zuma Blitz.
Much like Bejeweled Blitz, the Facebook version of the popular game gives you 60 seconds to bust as many balls as possible. The one-minute thing is a bit of a misnomer, however. You can actually shoot special balls that will extend time a little longer, which gives you just enough time to maximize your score. There are also balls with special multipliers that will help you send your score soaring to the heavens.
The social parts of the game are pretty limited right now, and those in the game right now are similar to those in Bejeweled Blitz. There's a living leaderboard at the bottom of the page, and once you get your big score, you have the option to post it to your Facebook Wall for bragging rights. There's talk behind the scenes about adding more social features, namely a way to 'curse' your friends in the game. Once you beat a friend, you can curse them, and turn their Facebook photo on the leaderboard into something else, say, a picture of a sheep or cow. To get rid of the 'curse,' you'll have to beat your challenger's score and pass the curse back to them.
Unlike Bejeweled Blitz, Zuma Blitz will definitely include virtual currency (as in paid for with real-life-cash) that can be used to buy power-ups, which were not finalized in the version of the game we played today. PopCap higher ups have been looking for ways to make money on their social games, and Zuma Blitz will apparently be the first test case. The game will also include experience points system as well.
So far the game seems to possess the same addictive quality as Bejeweled Blitz -- it's just challenging enough that you'll keep going back to see if you can beat your high score. Just make sure you take a break from mousing occasionally so you don't get the dreaded 'Zuma Claw.' (It's real! Honest!) Zuma Blitz will be in beta within the next few weeks, stay turned for more details (and images from the game).
Note: The image above is from Zuma's Revenge, not Zuma Blitz.
Greenopolis launches eco-friendly Facebook game
A lot of companies want to get into the games business. The most recent entrant is Waste Management, who reported revenues of $11.8 billion in 2009.
The company has a wholly-owned subsidiary called Greenopolis, charged with the mission of social awareness around recycling and the environment. A tiered business plan revolves around real-world rewards for eco-friendly behavior. And now the firm is using games to fulfill that mandate.
Oceanopolis lets players play a game like FarmVille, but set on an island paradise, where trash begins to wash up on shore. Instead of harvesting, you recycle. Points then let you decorate your island, and you can visit friend's islands.
Greenopolis on Facebook
The project's creative director, Jeff Smith, says the effect is to view trash as treasure. "You start wanting to pick this stuff up." Beyond the game, players can be rewarded with real-world credits for entertainment and dining experiences.
The company hopes to expand to the iPhone and other platforms. The game launches on Facebook on August 21st and the beta was opened today.
The company has a wholly-owned subsidiary called Greenopolis, charged with the mission of social awareness around recycling and the environment. A tiered business plan revolves around real-world rewards for eco-friendly behavior. And now the firm is using games to fulfill that mandate.
Oceanopolis lets players play a game like FarmVille, but set on an island paradise, where trash begins to wash up on shore. Instead of harvesting, you recycle. Points then let you decorate your island, and you can visit friend's islands.
Greenopolis on Facebook
The project's creative director, Jeff Smith, says the effect is to view trash as treasure. "You start wanting to pick this stuff up." Beyond the game, players can be rewarded with real-world credits for entertainment and dining experiences.
The company hopes to expand to the iPhone and other platforms. The game launches on Facebook on August 21st and the beta was opened today.
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