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It's been almost exactly one year since social gaming powerhouse Zynga unleashed what was destined to become an online phenomenon: FarmVille. The game has 70 million monthly active users, many of whom are total addicts. But some gamers are doubtless ready for a new fix, and today, they're getting just that — Zynga has launched FrontierVille, a Wild West themed game that shares many similarities with FarmVille, but with some new twists designed to instill a greater sense of adventure. We discovered the game back in April when it was still in early testing stages, but it hasn't been available to the masses until now. To get a better understanding of what FrontierVille brings to the table, I stopped by Zynga headquarters yesterday for a full rundown of the new game, including a thorough demo.
If you've played FarmVille, you'll be right at home in FrontierVille. Many of the same game mechanics are here: you can purchase and harvest crops, and in order to maximize your harvest and in-game bonuses you'll have to check in at regular intervals throughout the day. But it also has some key differences. For one, the game obviously has a different theme (and it's one that hasn't already been pioneered by another popular game, which appears to be a first for Zynga).
If you've played FarmVille, you'll be right at home in FrontierVille. Many of the same game mechanics are here: you can purchase and harvest crops, and in order to maximize your harvest and in-game bonuses you'll have to check in at regular intervals throughout the day. But it also has some key differences. For one, the game obviously has a different theme (and it's one that hasn't already been pioneered by another popular game, which appears to be a first for Zynga).