Bogost on Zynga Abandoning its Hit Game

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"Even if the shift from web to mobile social games is still just a theory, Zynga seems to have all but disavowed a proven, continuously successful game that performs well across both platforms: Words With Friends," said Ian Bogost, professor in the School of Literature, Media, and CommunicationSource: Gamasutra, October 2, 2012

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Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, School of Literature, Media, and Communication

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Gamasutra, Ian Bogost
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  • Created By: Rebecca Rolfe
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  • Created On: Oct 8, 2012 - 6:00am
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