Blog

Mariana D’Ornellas Senior Experience Designer Hometown: Curitiba – PR, Brazil Last book you read / listened to: Stillness is the Key, by Ryan Holiday What was your career path to Zynga? I’ve always been drawn to everything artistic and creative, so choosing Visual Design as my degree was an easy decision. By my final year…

Felipe Gusmao Senior Data Engineer 2 Hometown: São Paulo – SP Brazil Last book you read/listened to: Wool by Hugh Howey How have you grown professionally while at Zynga? At Zynga, I’ve gained valuable experience working on large-scale, complex projects, improving infrastructure reliability, cost-efficiency, and system scalability. I’ve also enhanced my collaboration and leadership skills,…

Coraly Rosario Principal Experience Designer, Central Strike Team Hometown: Bayamón, Puerto Rico Last book you read/listened to: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology and The Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler What’s the best advice you can give to someone that’s just started their career? Be patient with yourself. If you’re pursuing…

Q&A with Jerry Volcy, Co-Director of the Spelman Innovation Lab Tell us who you are and what your role is in the partnership with Zynga? I am the Co-Director of the Spelman Innovation Lab.  The Innovation Lab is a unit of the College that aims to put Spelman students in a leadership position for adopting…

HBCU Game Jam at Spelman College In April, Zynga demonstrated its commitment to fostering talent and diversity in the gaming industry by sponsoring the HBCU Game Jam hosted by Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Drawing nine Zyngites from various parts of North America, this event marked the second year of the HBCU Game Jam, which…

North Carolina A&T Visit Summary In March, six Zyngites traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina for a day on the campus of Zynga HBCU partner school, North Carolina A&T. Zynga was thrilled to connect with partners and students from NCAT in person, after so much time spent virtually. The day started with a lunch meeting with…

Eric Enbom (He/They) Associate Producer Pride 2024 Employee Spotlight on Associate Producer, Eric Enbom. Hometown: San Anselmo, CA Last book you read/listened to: Authority by Jeff Vandermeer How have you grown professionally while at Zynga? Working at Zynga was my first full-time job after University, so I’ve learned a lot during my time here. Especially…

Jackie Fong Lead Experience Designer LinkedIn profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelynfong/ Pride 2024 Employee Spotlight on Lead Experience Designer, Jackie Fong. Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Last book you read/listened to: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng What methods do you use to stay motivated and focused? Motivation ebbs and flows. One day it’s—“Let’s make this game the…

Jeff Naca (He/Him) Internal Communications Manager Pride 2024 Employee Spotlight on Internal Communications Manager, Jeff Naca. Hometown: Washington, DC Last book: The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs How have you grown professionally while at Zynga? Zynga does an amazing job of promoting internal mobility which I’ve gotten to experience first-hand. I started at Zynga as…

Deepanjali Sarna Associate Game Designer Pride 2024 Employee Spotlight on Associate Game Designer, Deepanjali Sarna. Hometown: Bangalore Last book: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi What was your career path to Zynga? My passion for games drove me to pursue a Bachelor of Computer Applications in Game Development at the university in 2017….

Ahindrila Das Senior Producer Ahindrila Das went from Electrical Design Engineer to eco-friendly product designer and business owner, to Senior Producer right here at Zynga. Read on to hear Ahindrila’s advice for those just starting out in their careers, how she learned to navigate gender bias, how important it is that our teams at Zynga…

Stephanie Rattanachane Animation Lead Animation Lead Stephanie Rattanachane never thought she’d be a game developer, but we’re so glad she’s here. Read on to hear what it means to be a part of ZAPI (Zynga’s ERG for Asians and Pacific Islanders), the advice she’d give to those just starting out – and what it means…

Basangouda “Basu” Inamdar Lead Experience Designer Lead Experience Designer Basangouda “Basu” Inamdar doesn’t believe in bad questions.  Read on to hear what Basu thinks asking questions can do for you, what it means to be a part of ZAPI (Zynga’s ERG for Asians and Pacific Islanders), the importance of mentorship – and how his deep…

Melanie Chen Associate, Procurement Operations Even though Associate of Procurement Operations, Melanie Chen, is just starting her career with Take-Two, her path to getting here has been full – and she shares her advice for others who are just starting out themselves. Read on to hear how being part of ZAPI (Zynga’s ERG for Asian…

Songthan Lam Producer, Analytics Based in Austin, Producer Songthan Lam shares what you should never be afraid of, how her parent’s story of courage and adaptability is deeply connected to her work today – and how her love for CSR Racing started long before her career at Zynga. What was your career path to Zynga?…

Today, we’re wrapping up our month-long video series in recognition of Women’s History Month. In our final spotlight video, we’re highlighting fun and inspiring team-building activities and workshops from our Women at Zynga (WAZ) chapters. Today and everyday, WAZ joins our partners from the Bay Area to Bangalore to empower women at Zynga and beyond….

More than a decade ago, the Women at Zynga (WAZ) was founded to create a supportive community for women to connect and empower each other to succeed and become leaders in their careers and communities. Today, as part of our series celebrating Women’s History Month, we explore what WAZ means to each of them. How…

Today, on International Women’s Day, we’re kicking off a special series celebrating the incredible Women at Zynga (WAZ). In our first spotlight video in honor of Women’s History Month, hear the powerful stories of how the women #inspireinclusion, this year’s theme for IWD, both at Zynga and beyond. In our next video, we’ll explore what…

Name: Luzizila Andre Pronouns: He/Him Location: Toronto-Canada Job Title: Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations What does it mean to you to be a person of color in technology and gaming? For me it means recognition, empowerment and hope. It means that a new day full of opportunities and progress has come for my community. A day…

Name: Michael Koiku Pronouns: He/Him Location: Toronto, Ontario Job Title: Software Engineer 1 (Games With Friends Engineering Team) What does it mean to you to be a person of color in technology and gaming? As a Nigerian man with roots from Benin Republic and a proud love for Yoruba and Latin American cultures, being a…

Name: Corey Grant  Pronouns: he/him Location: Austin, TX Job Title: Sr. UI/UX Designer for Emerging Platforms Tell us about joining the BZU and what the group has brought to you and your career?  I am relatively new to Zynga and BZU; I joined the company in April last year. When I joined, BZU was definitely…

Name: Truman Simpson Pronouns: he/him Location: Oakland, CA Job Title: Lead Technical Artist Tell us about joining the BZU and what the group has brought to you and your career?  I’m a Zynga boomerang. I was around back in the Zynga pre-IPO days, and I left to pursue some learning opportunities. I stayed in touch…

Meet Kodwo, the NaturalMotion studios (UK), Workplace Manager. Drawing on a wealth of expertise, Kodwo shares insights into his role in managing employee workplace experiences.  Read more to learn about his experience in gaming and his take on “Saluting our Sisters,” the theme for this year’s Black History Month in the UK. Tell us about…

Tatiana Carou, Lead Producer for the Marketing and Creative EMEA team – and AMIGOZ member – shares her perspective on how Zynga’s global teams collaborate, how the company and mentors have helped support and guide her career over the years, and what it feels like to be an expat living and working in London in…

Bekah Nye, Director of Business Operations for Publishing and member of AMIGOZ, shares how her career at Zynga all started with a babysitting interview over eight years ago – then, how she moved from Executive Assistant to Business Operations. She also talks about how men (and one really special woman named Elaine) have shaped her…

Josue Pineda, Executive Producer and AMIGOZ Co-Lead, shares how he spends his time (it may or may not include Gantt charts), and why he thinks success is a team sport. He shares his perspective on trust, incremental changes and consistency in leadership having powerful impacts — and why philanthropy and gaming go hand in hand. …

Paco Garcia Jimenez, Senior Producer, Analytics, and AMIGOZ member, shares his thoughts on company culture — and how we all play a role in creating it —  his growth at Zynga, and how a hockey coach taught him the importance of putting people first — caring for a team, building trust and empowering individuals to…

New medieval fantasy-themed mobile game pioneers the merge-and-battle genre with strategic gameplay San Mateo, CA – October 3, 2023 –  Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that its studio, Socialpoint, launched Top Troops, a new mobile game that blends mobile strategy, RPG, and merge mechanics to create…

Steven Avila, Director of Strategy and Operations in Publishing and AMIGOZ member, shares his trajectory from politics and government to the world of gaming, why Zynga makes him feel at home, and what mentorship has meant for him. What is your role within Zynga and how did you get here? I’m currently a Director of…

Nubia Mora, Vice President of Art and AMIGOZ member, shares how a shy art kid from La Conquista, Nicaragua came to work at Zynga, using her unique perspective and experience to create characters that felt familiar and real. She talks about how she supports those who have a passion for gaming development, and how her…

Marcos Mancha, Director of Licensing at Zynga and AMIGOZ member, talks about his journey to Zynga by way of Oprah, his thoughts on the importance of mentorship and being able to bring his authentic self to work — and what it means to set a positive example as a person of color and queer man…

Katie Morris, AMIGOZ Co-Lead and Senior HR Program Manager celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and shares her story about what it’s like to work in tech as a woman — and more specifically, as a diverse woman in gaming — the importance of mentorship and championing your development…and how her career in HR all started with…

Zynga’s studio brings social media phenomenon to players worldwide with new Power Slapgame San Mateo, CA; Las Vegas, NV – August 9, 2023 – Rollic, a subsidiary of Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Power Slap, the world’s first…

Celebration Will Include a $50,000 Donation, LGBTQ+ Employee Spotlights, a Website Launch, Twitch Stream Kickoff, and In-Game Activations  San Mateo, CA – May 31, 2023 – In honor of Pride Month,  Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today a partnership with the It Gets Better Project, a nonprofit connecting…

As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…

As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…

As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…

As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…

As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…

As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), a time to celebrate the contributions of the AAPI community in the U.S. We are proud to embrace the collective achievements they’ve made throughout our history and to recognize the incredible challenges they have faced in a variety of industries.  In keeping with this year’s…

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), a time to celebrate the contributions of the AAPI community in the U.S. We are proud to embrace the collective achievements they’ve made throughout our history and to recognize the incredible challenges they have faced in a variety of industries. In keeping with this year’s…

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), a time to celebrate the contributions of the AAPI community in the U.S. We are proud to embrace the collective achievements they’ve made throughout our history and to recognize the incredible challenges they have faced in a variety of industries.  In keeping with this year’s…

As we unite to honor AAPI Heritage Month, let’s wholeheartedly embrace this year’s theme, “Advancing Leaders through Opportunity.” Throughout my journey at Zynga, I’ve experienced the undeniable power of diversity in shaping our collective achievements. Our organization is a beautiful mosaic of cultural richness, unique perspectives, and shared wisdom, providing the perfect environment for innovation…

Today and everyday, we celebrate the strength, resilience and achievements of women around the world. Happy International Women’s Day! ❤️ #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity #WHM2023

Get ready to level up with Zynga, a proud sponsor of the HBCU Game Jam 2023! We are excited to meet students from all over the country at this first-of-its-kind hackathon! Join us and Spelman College as we celebrate Black voices in gaming all weekend long! https://hbcugamejam.com/ 

It is a privilege to honor Black History Month.  Rooted in an event that began as a week-long celebration in February 1926 by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), the celebration inspired schools and communities across the country to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures….

It is a privilege to honor Black History Month.  Rooted in an event that began as a week-long celebration in February 1926 by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), the celebration inspired schools and communities across the country to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures….

It is a privilege to honor Black History Month.  Rooted in an event that began as a week-long celebration in February 1926 by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), the celebration inspired schools and communities across the country to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures….

Players Can Ring in the Holidays with a Festive, Food-themed Game Event   SAN FRANCISCO – December 14, 2021 – a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that StarLark, a subsidiary of Zynga Inc. and the developer of Golf Rival, the fast-growing and second largest mobile golf game in the world, is kicking off the holiday season…

Players Can Ring in the Holidays with a Festive, Food-themed Game Event SAN FRANCISCO – December 8, 2021 – Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that its magical Match-3 mobile game, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, is introducing a new event in the game that brings a tasty twist to the puzzle play. Starting…

Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced an exciting seasonal update to Nordeus’ popular Top Eleven football management game that celebrates the upcoming world football competition Available now through November 28, players can celebrate the world championship with a new in-game tournament,…

  Zynga Poker, the world’s largest free-to-play mobile poker game, is celebrating its 15th Birthday with an action-packed 21-day event in-game. Kicking off today and running through September 28, players are invited to join the festivities as Zynga Poker dishes out daily surprises and massive rewards for those joining the virtual tables. Since launching in…

Rollic, a subsidiary of Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive (Nasdaq: TTWO), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced that it has crossed 2 billion lifetime downloads worldwide across its diverse and fast-growing portfolio of games. In addition, Rollic has now launched 19 titles that have reached the #1 or #2…

Last month, Zynga hosted the company’s annual hackathon where hundreds of Zyngites from various studios and departments around the world teamed up to create innovative new projects and game features. The ultimate goal: to see your hack ship. Teams were located across six countries including Canada, India, Spain, Turkey, the UK, and the US. This…

Take-Two acknowledges that the United States Supreme Court ruling regarding Roe v. Wade is a significant event. We would like to affirm our unwavering support for all our colleagues in the U.S. and around the world. We have been working with our benefits providers to ensure our U.S. colleagues and their dependents receive the best…

To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…

To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…

We are proud to share that this week, Zynga has been honored as a 2022 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions by the deans of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited HBCU engineering programs and the Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) corporate-academic alliance. This distinction is…

Clubs is finally here! Learn all the tips & tricks to top the leaderboard of Words With Friends 2’s newest feature. What are Words With Friends 2’s Clubs? Since starting out in 2009, Words With Friends is always looking for ways to up the word game. Now, we’re emphasizing the “With Friends” in Words With…

To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…

To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…

It’s #WorldEnvironmentDay! To celebrate, Small Giant Games (“Small Giant”), is proud to take part in Playing for the Planet’s Green Game Jam by launching an in-game event in Empires & Puzzles to showcase the power of gaming in relation to food, forests and our future. For three days, (June 3 – 6, 2022) players will…

To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…

To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…

Throughout Pride Month in June, Zynga Inc.,  will kick off a celebratory lineup of in-game features, employee spotlights and social integrations across several titles to promote LGBTQIA2S+ inclusivity, diversity and belonging. LGBTQIA2S+ refers to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two Spirit and countless ways in which people self identify.  To support LGBTQIA2S+ causes,…

To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are celebrating up…

To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are celebrating up…

To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are celebrating up…

To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are celebrating our…

To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are starting our…

To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are wrapping up…

For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…

For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…

For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…

For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…

For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender-equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in gaming. …

This week, we’re celebrating the reopening of Zynga Canada, located in the Entertainment District of Toronto. This isn’t just any office remodel, it’s an entirely new studio that has been purposefully designed and built for Zynga’s newly conceptualized Connected Workplace hybrid working model. Over the past two years, we have contemplated what we want the…

For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…

For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…

Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the humanitarian crisis in and surrounding Ukraine as women and their children are being displaced from their homes as they flee for safety. I would like to recognize the leadership and bravery of these women as they fight to protect themselves…

For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender-equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in gaming. …

The mobile game industry has been growing at an astounding rate over the past decade; beginning with the launch of the iPhone in 2007. The accessibility, reach and ubiquitousness of the mobile platform is further converting a large chunk of the global human population into gamers. This has now been further catalyzed by the COVID-19…

Engineering games involves a deep understanding of multiple technologies, building highly dynamic content, interacting with multiple disciplines and having a constant eye on how the game impacts players in every way.

To celebrate Black History Month, Zynga is exploring the theme of ‘inspiring change’ to uncover how every individual has the power to make a positive difference in their workplace and community. As part of this, we are excited to share some of our employees’ stories over the course of the month.  This week, we’re getting…

To celebrate Black History Month, Zynga is exploring the theme of ‘inspiring change’ to uncover how every individual has the power to make a positive difference in their workplace and community. As part of this, we are excited to share some of our employees’ stories over the course of the month.  This week, we’re getting…

To celebrate Black History Month, Zynga is exploring the theme of ‘inspiring change’ to uncover how every individual has the power to make a positive difference in their workplace and community. As part of this, we are excited to share some of our employees’ stories over the course of the month.  We are kicking off…

Famous Feline Joins Engaged Farming Simulation Community That’s Already Harvested Over One Billion Crops Since Nov. 4 Launch SAN FRANCISCO – December 15, 2021 – Today, FarmVille 3 from Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, welcomes Nala Cat, the adorable Siamese-tabby mix who holds a 2020 Guinness World Records title for social followers. As part of the in-game event, “Nala’s…

David Gray, Executive Producer at Zynga In November 2008, I was celebrating a 14-year career within the video game entertainment industry – having worked at Sega/SegaSoft, Electronic Arts and THQ. Long tenures by some standards. At the time, my work consisted of starting and shipping games, designing and supporting game technologies, and I was working…

Entering 2022 with Momentum and Plans to Introduce More Exciting Games and Live Services Updates Rollic, a subsidiary of Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, recaps its impressive growth in 2021 as it looks to enter 2022 with momentum. Rollic’s top-charting games, first-of-its-kind features and acquisitions of multiple mobile game studios helped propel…

Join us for a lineup of holiday events across Zynga’s leading portfolio of mobile games. With a holiday giveaway in Words With Friends and festive winter events from Rollic, Empires & Puzzles and the FarmVille franchise, players can celebrate the season with their favorite games! EVENTS: Empires & Puzzles // Santa’s Challenge & Challenge Festival…

December warms up with in-game events across Zynga’s popular portfolio of mobile games SAN FRANCISCO – December 16, 2021 – Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced a lineup of holiday events across its leading portfolio of mobile games. With a holiday giveaway in Words With Friends and festive winter events from Rollic, Empires & Puzzles and…

Zynga and Lucasfilm Games Release First Official Gameplay Trailer for Star Wars: Hunters™, Coming to Nintendo Switch and Mobile in 2022 Eagerly Anticipated Team-based Competitive Action Game is Available Now in Mobile Soft Launch in Select Markets SAN FRANCISCO – December 6, 2021 – Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment,…

This Thanksgiving, Zynga Inc. is inviting players to celebrate the American holiday with a harvest of in-game events across three of Zynga’s titles – Empires & Puzzles, FarmVille 2: Country Escape, and FarmVille 2: Tropic Escape. And FarmVille 3 is kicking off the holiday season with home tips and baking recipes presented by the farmhands,…

Rollic announced that it has recently closed the acquisitions of mobile game studios ByteTyper, Creasaur Entertainment and ZeroSum. All three studios have previously published games with Rollic and will continue to develop original mobile titles in-house under the Rollic umbrella.  The three Turkey-based studios are responsible for a run of hyper-casual hits including: Racing Online,…

Twelve years – and over 700 million downloads – after the original FarmVille was introduced to the world in 2009, FarmVille 3 is bringing to life a beautifully crafted new world filled with a rich cast of fully animated characters and interactive animals.  Returning to the franchise is the beloved guide Marie, who will greet…

Zynga is excited to announce the global launch of ReVamp — our third game to be released exclusively for Snapchat! Taking a bite out of the social deception genre, ReVamp gathers friends – or strangers –  to renovate a dilapidated mansion. There’s just one catch…one of you is a Vampire, who is set on sabotaging the group’s…