‘FarmVille’ is shutting down for good on December 31st

After 11 years, FarmVille is closing its gates for good. The game will shut down on December 31st, developer Zynga announced. While most people probably don’t think of FarmVille too often anymore, the game did attract millions of users, so this chang...

Apple won’t collect fees on paid Facebook events until 2021

Last month, Facebook and Apple clashed over App Store fees. Now, Apple seems to be easing up slightly. Businesses that host paid online events through Facebook on iOS will be able to keep all of their earnings (minus taxes), Facebook announced today....

Microsoft’s Mixer streamers have a decision to make

Microsoft’s sudden decision to wind down Mixer has left its streaming community in an unexpected position. The platform’s biggest stars, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek, both left Twitch and signed exclusivity deals the previous y...

Facebook’s pro-am ‘Mario Tennis’ tourney includes the Williams sisters

Tennis superstars are teaming up with celebrity partners for a charity doubles tournament with a difference. They'll all be participating remotely, as the Stay at Home Slam will take place in Mario Tennis Aces. Each team will receive $25,000 to donat...