Zynga shutting down four games, OMGPOP site

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Zynga's slash and burn to a more manageable and potentially profitable size continues with the closure of four games and the OMGPOP.com site. OMGPOP created former phenomenon Draw Something, earning it the notice of Zynga, which swiftly purchased the company for approximately $200 million just over a year ago.

OMGPOP games Cupcake Corner, Gem Rush, Pool World Champ and Snoops will come to a close on August 29; OMGPOP.com will officially cease to exist on September 30, 2013, three months after the studio's closure in June. OMGPOP was impacted by the same cuts that saw Zynga's headcount reduced by 18 percent.

Zynga notes: "This decision will not affect Draw Something, Draw Something 2 or Draw My Thing - you will be able to continue playing after OMGPOP.com has closed."

The social games giant is currently reinventing itself under the direction of new CEO Don Mattrick, former head of Microsoft's Xbox division.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/06/zynga-shutting-down-four-games-omgpop-site/

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slapshot101Posted:

I think they have some serious work to do to bring this company back up during this time where the type of games the produce is not in high demand. I still think that buying OMGPOP was a really stupid move and they haven't made their money back form that deal.

DiniPosted:

Whatttt I remember when my mom used to play that lol

NirelandPosted:

Utilities They are also shutting down the whole site sometime soon.


That won't be for a while tbh.

FidPosted:

Suck
brendan64shark Well new leader means new changes.


They better be good changes though


Most likely will be otherwise that guy will be losing alot of players lol.

haastePosted:

They are also shutting down the whole site sometime soon.

haastePosted:

Oh well, they still have Pool.

brendan64sharkPosted:

Well new leader means new changes.

TaigaAisakaPosted:

Katsumi
Ranzee
Mortar This is terrible news as OMGPOP is a thoroughly enjoyable site, especially the pool. It will be a shame to see the website close.


Pool is pretty fun! Draw Something is also great!


Pool is pretty much the only thing i used OMGPOP for.. It sure is a shame to see it shut down


I've played pool on there a few times with people in Skype. I never heard of that website before until I played that game.

KatsumiPosted:

Ranzee
Mortar This is terrible news as OMGPOP is a thoroughly enjoyable site, especially the pool. It will be a shame to see the website close.


Pool is pretty fun! Draw Something is also great!


Pool is pretty much the only thing i used OMGPOP for.. It sure is a shame to see it shut down

TaigaAisakaPosted:

-RageQuit- As long as Zynga poker stays up i will be happy


I'm sure it's going to be more of the less popular games.


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