Zynga Launches Farmville iPhone App

Posted on June 24, 2010

Zynga has launch its FarmVille game for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game turned 1 year old this game. During its first year it has amassed more than 75 million users across the world. To commemorate the launch, Zynga is offering several exclusive items and gifts available only to iPhone and iPod touch users. These items include a baby snow leopard and white apple trees.

The FarmVille App utlizes the touch screen on the iPhone/iPod Touch. By swiping a finger or double tapping to zoom in and out, players can view their farms, harvest crops or drive tractors. iPhone users will get alerted to the status of their crops and farm through push notifications.

Mark Pincus, founder and chief executive officer of Zynga, says in the announcement, "Mobile devices are an extension of people's daily social lives everywhere in the world and the Apple iPhone is the most innovative breakthrough in this area. We are excited to bring FarmVille to the Apple iPhone and introduce our social games to a new audience of mobile users around the world."

Here's a review of the new app from Pocket Gamer.