Cheap Thrills Are Not So Cheap: Why “Casual Gaming” Is Failing

Walking around San Francisco's SOMA district last week, I noticed a dark cloud hanging overhead, and it wasn't just the usual marine layer. Zynga, one of the heavy hitters in that area, is facing a dismal prognosis. The company that made its mark with Farmville and Mafia Wars via Facebook isn't harvesting any cash crops [...]