Draw Something dev in Zynga takeover talks

Social games giant Zynga wants to acquire Omgpop, the New York based studio responsible for casual games sensation Draw Something, a new report suggests.

According to news siteTechCrunch, acquisition talks are at an early stage and it is possible that other companies may be willing to bid for the company.

Zynga has declined to comment.

Sister site Develop has the full story.

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