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| YoVille | |
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| File:YoVille-Logo.png | |
| Developer(s) | Big Viking Games |
| Platform(s) | Internet and Flash |
| Release | May 8, 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Virtual world |
| Mode(s) | Single-player with multiplayer interaction |
YoVille is a browser-based virtual world game owned by Zynga. Initially developed by Tall Tree Games, Now Called Big Viking Games, YoVille was acquired by Zynga in 2008. The game operates on a Freemium model, allowing users to purchase premium "YoCash" items with real world currencies.[1][2] YoVille was the first of the successful -Ville series of social/casual games by Zynga.[3]
YoVille allows Facebook members to create a virtual person and homes. It also allows the player to decorate their apartment or home with furniture, change their look in the Clothing Store, work in the factory for virtual coins, meet people around the world, and make new friends in a virtual world. The game allows you to purchase 'YoCoins' and 'YoCash' using real life money. The average cost of 50 YoCash is $10.00. Players can also buy additional homes as Zynga release themes. Players can visit other players homes from a buddy list feature by adding friends through Facebook and public places.
In 2009, YoVille forums, the official forums of YoVille was created for players at www.yoville.com. The site replaced forums located on both Myspace and Facebook.
In 2012, the V.I.P was released which enabled players to pay for a monthly subscription which allowed them to access exclusive items in the clothing and furniture stores with a discounted price. The cost of $17.99 allows the player either the clothing store or furniture store VIP and discount sections, 15 YoCash and 1 free hair of their choice weekly (4 weeks a month). After 3 months of paying for VIP service, the player is allowed into both stores and both discount stores, 20 YoCash and 2 hairs of their choice.
The introduction of the Auction House in 2012 added another way to purchase items in game. Later in 2013 it included an option to trade using YoCash, however the YoCash feature was removed in August 2013.
Yoville's 5th anniversary broke the game in half in many parts. One, re-releasing was happening with some themes of value and others with no value. In August, 2013, the events feature was shut off because of "maintenance", they have not predicted when it will be turned on again. Many players have left the game because of low maintenance and repairs. Yoville.com (it's main website) was shut off for a mysterious reason, nobody knows when it will be back on.
Zynga has said that YoVille will be closed on March 31, 2014.[4]
References
- ^ Smith, Justin (2008-07-23). "Social Game Developer Zynga Raises $29 Million Series B, Acquires YoVille". Inside Network, Inc. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
- ^ "Silicon Valley firms join $29M round for social networking game company Zynga". San Jose Business Journal. Charlotte, NC: American City Business Journals. 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
- ^ Johnson, Stephen (2011-01-25). "Farmville Legal Fight: Who Owns "Ville?"". G4. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
- ^ YoVille Team. "YoVille Shutdown Announcement". Retrieved 12 January 2014.
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