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This is an archive article published on December 3, 2010

Zynga acquires Newtoy

Zynga acquired Texas-based makers of popular Games With Friends franchise.

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Zynga Inc. has acquired Texas-based mobile game development company Newtoy Inc,makers of the popular Games With Friends franchise that includes mobile games such as Words With Friends and Chess With Friends.

The Newtoy headquarters in McKinney,Texas will become The Zynga With Friends Studio,a new game studio that leverages the popular franchise and builds new games for the Zynga network. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

8220;The Games With Friends franchise is the best social game experience available on mobile today and we are excited to welcome the Newtoy team to the Zynga family,8221; said Mark Pincus,founder and CEO of Zynga.

Newtoy CEO and co-founder Paul Bettner immediately assumes the role of VP and GM of The Zynga With Friends Studio. Bettner will lead the team to develop new mobile social games for the Zynga network that leverage the companys rich experience and creative game development environment.

This acquisition continues to create more opportunities for Zynga to connect the world through games.

 

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