Farmville

Facebook has outlined its plans to improve the quality and experience of gaming on the social network at a dedicated gaming event in Palo Alto this week.

Google has acquired social gaming company Slide for a reported $228 million.

Google has quietly invested over $100 million in Farmville developer Zynga, igniting rumours that the company could soon be launching Google Games.

WWDC Those of you that love to tell your friends that you've managed to do something to a sheep via the magic of Farmville will be thrilled to learn you can now do the same from your iPhone.

Zynga, the owner of FarmVille, has put rumours to rest that the game was leaving Facebook by signing up to a five year strategic partnership with the social-networking site.

EA has revealed that it is set to release a new FIFA game, FIFA Superstars on social networking site, Facebook.

Social network calls for 'iconic games'

Facebook has announced a birthday redesign, which is meant to "help you find what you are looking for on Facebook".