A Russian investment firm that previously invested $200m in social network leader Facebook has backed Mafia Wars and FarmVille developer Zynga to the power of $180m.
The move means that Zynga now has an approximate valuation of between $1.5bn-$3bn.
The fulls tory is on CasualGaming.biz.
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The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) is proud to announce the return of Games Day 2026, a landmark one‑day event coming to Dundee on Friday 25 September. Building on the success of last year's event alongside DICE Europe, the 2026 edition will unite the creators behind Grand Theft Auto, senior leaders from global studios and platforms, and Scotland's thriving community of independent developers for a day of talks, panels, showcases, and networking.
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