Posted March 21, 2012 Don't wanna bust everyone's bubble but look like the ios/facebook fascists/terrorists/devils whatever the hell you wanna call them Zynga have bought OMGPOP: Well, that didn't take long. There's been rumblings over on TechCrunch for a few days now that Zynga was in acquisition talks with OMGPOP as a result of the smash hit Draw Something [$0.99 / Free ]. The original suggestions were that the purchase price would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $150m to $250m, as OMGPOP itself is a company that's already fueled by $17m worth of investor cash as is. Zynga scheduled a call at 3:00 PM Eastern today to discuss a "news announcement," but the guys over at All Things D have the scoop early: Zynga has picked up OMGPOP for a cool $200m, which isn't too shabby considering two years ago they doled out $53m to buy Words With Friends creator Newtoy. I've got mixed feelings about this news. On one hand, I'm glad that OMGPOP is reaping the rewards of creating a fantastically successful game. Zynga has proven in the past that they talk acquisitions first, but if you turn them down, they have no problem ruthlessly cloning your game instead. On the other, I really like Draw Something as it is now, and I'm really not looking forward to Zynga, well, Zynga-ing it up. But, I suppose Word With Friends is still a fun game, so, whatever. I imagine the guys at OMGPOP will be popping some champagne bottles this afternoon, if they haven't already. UPDATE: It's official. OMGPOP is now a part of Zynga. Also noted in the call: picture saving and chat as possible updates, people don't like the word "latrine," and over 1 billion drawings have been created since the game's launch. The more you know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2012 So the people I thought made the game (as it has the same look and works the same way) have bought the actual makers of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 22, 2012 SamG1988 - I'm adding people :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 22, 2012 Great game. If people want to add me do so, or for iPhone games in general - darrenleebolton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 22, 2012 Don't wanna bust everyone's bubble but look like the ios/facebook fascists/terrorists/devils whatever the hell you wanna call them Zynga have bought OMGPOP: Reading about them they don't look too good a company. Also been accused of breaches of the Data Protection Act? Kinda wish I hadn't signed up with my facebook now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 22, 2012 Reading about them they don't look too good a company. Also been accused of breaches of the Data Protection Act? Kinda wish I hadn't signed up with my facebook now. Zynga you mean? No they are not the best company in the world. Lots of things about how they use their data. Also they tried to buy out Nimblebit the makers of Tiny Towers and got turned down so they just made their own game ripping it off. So in all honesty OMGPOP probably made the right move. Zynga also had this weird thing of slapping their logo on the app icon way bigger than it needed to be, they did it with Words with Friends when they acquired them and it caused an outcry lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 22, 2012 @The Peeps will care more than others, but Ryan Ottley (artist of Invincible) just specifically asked me by name to start a match with him. So I'm going to play this with him. I have a boner/could cry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 23, 2012 @The Peeps will care more than others, but Ryan Ottley (artist of Invincible) just specifically asked me by name to start a match with him. So I'm going to play this with him. I have a boner/could cry. You're on speaking terms with him? You need to go into more detail, that's awesome! I completely spazzed in a round against mr-paul lol, so embarrassing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 23, 2012 It seems ReZ isn’t the only one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 23, 2012 You're on speaking terms with him? You need to go into more detail, that's awesome! I completely spazzed in a round against mr-paul lol, so embarrassing. Fuck yeah I am. Check this out lol; https://twitter.com/#!/RyanOttley/status/182981514651385856/photo/1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 23, 2012 How the heck do I get a profile picture?! Mine's still the pencil am I missing something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 23, 2012 You need to link it to facebook I think lol ReZ that's awesome, don't show yourself up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 25, 2012 I LOVE this game! Been playing it solidly with 4 or 5 people for the past 24 hours. It does eat your battery though... I also splashed out the 69p and bought the paid version of it so I could spend my hard earned coins on more colours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 25, 2012 Doesn't seem to eat the Galaxy II's battery that badly. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 25, 2012 Finally addicted to this! Started a game with peeeeeps =] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 25, 2012 Yeah it really drains my battery but I've had a shitty battery life for a while anyway :p Challenge accepted Ell! My longest current streak is with ReZ, 25 rounds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 25, 2012 We need Rummy to edit first thread with everyones usernames. Just so its easy to find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 27, 2012 I think Nintendo would be fools to not make a version of this/pictionary knock off for sofa play with Wii U....somehow work in multiplayer with more than one person guessing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 27, 2012 I'm pretty sure there will be a version of this for Wii U. It will likely be called Pictionary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 27, 2012 After a few days off I am back playing! @flameboy I am such a loser and couldn't guess YOYO. Please don't bother watching me fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 27, 2012 After a few days off I am back playing! @flameboy I am such a loser and couldn't guess YOYO. Please don't bother watching me fail. haha don't worry I've totally done the same thing with plenty of peple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 27, 2012 Someone at work started playing this and now the whole office can't stop playing, it's very funny. I love it and I think I'd be willing to shell out if zyna did anything, but I'm hoping they'll realise it's worth just keeping it as it is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 27, 2012 if i'm not playing with any of you please start a game with me! aducker84 is me username! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
