GDC 12: Facebook Game Developer Conference

Today’s web traffic is that of a different beast. We blog online, we play our games online, and most commonly, we participate in the act of social networking. Facebook has climbed to the top of social networks, with a member base of over 845 million users, becoming one of the more prominent platforms for social gaming and applications. In 2011, Facebook poured over $1.4 billion of it’s finances for game developers to take advantage of. Whether you’re a gamer or a developer, it’s a trend that’s hard to ignore. The rabbit hole will only get deeper as Facebook aims to ingrain itself into your ever day gaming routine, regardless of whether or not you’re "casual" or "hardcore."

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