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US Vice Presidential debate: Tim Kaine, Mike Pence were in a proxy Hillary-Trump row

Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Kaine and Mike Pence launched into their only debate of the campaign on Wednesday.

Women gamers battle misogyny, violence: Will they breach gaming industry's gender divide?

The next time you think of gamers, perhaps you should be thinking of college girls. Or your mum. Or the granny next door.

Zynga names EA's ex-VP of mobile games, Frank Gibeau, as its next CEO

"FarmVille" creator Zynga Inc named former Electronic Arts Inc executive Frank Gibeau as its chief executive, betting on an industry veteran to help accelerate its transition into a mobile games-focused company.

Farmville's creator, Mark Saggs, to join India-based Moonfrog Labs in Bengaluru

Mark Skaggs, best known as the brainchild behind Farmville, has joined India based Moonfrog Labs as a director, reports VentureBeat. Moonfrom Labs recently received $15million in funding and is known for games such as Teen Patti Gold and Bingo Club.

Farmville creator Zynga's CFO steps down

FarmVille game maker Zynga Inc said Chief Financial Officer David Lee was stepping down and Chief Accounting Officer Michelle Quejado was taking over as interim CFO.

Another acquisition by Google; buys Facebook marketing startup Toro

Google announced that it has acquired Toro, a startup that helps developers promote their apps on Facebook.

Zynga posts bookings below estimates; will close Beijing office

FarmVille creator Zynga reported lower-than-expected quarterly bookings as releases such as "New Words with Friends" failed to excite gamers.

Zynga's Q3 revenue beats Street view, shares up 16 percent

Zynga Inc's shares climbed 16 percent on Thursday after the maker of the online game "FarmVille" reported third-quarter revenue that dropped 68 percent but beat Wall Street's expectations.

Zynga says it will cut nearly 520 jobs, shares dive

Zynga Inc announced on Monday its biggest ever round of layoffs and warned of weak bookings for the current quarter, raising doubts about the social game developer's attempt at a recovery.

Game on pause: Looking for a comeback, Zynga embraces austerity

In the past twelve months, Zynga has struggled with a contracting player base, a deflated stock price and waves of layoffs. Now it is coming to terms with downsized ambitions.