David Ko sees mobile as critical for Zynga’s comeback in 2013 (interview)

March 24, 2013 8:00 AM Dean Takahashi
Dean Takahashi

Zynga's No. 2 executive says success in mobile will depend on delivering core franchises.

Zynga shuts Baltimore studio and consolidates three other locations

February 25, 2013 8:25 AM Dean Takahashi
Dean Takahashi

Closures are part of Zynga's strategy to contain costs using "guard rails."

David Ko puts up the ‘guard rails’ at Zynga to keep costs under control (interview)

February 6, 2013 9:00 AM Dean Takahashi
Dean Takahashi

The No. 2 exec at Zynga is trying to contain costs as the company shifts its weight into mobile gaming.

Zynga to close CityVille 2 as it shows no mercy for weak games

February 5, 2013 2:30 PM Dean Takahashi
Dean Takahashi

FarmVille 2 is the company's best launch in two years.

Mystery narrative and new features headline CityVille 2′s launch

November 1, 2012 9:47 AM Jeffrey Grubb
Jeffrey Grubb

The social game has an original story and new gameplay features to expand the developer's reach into the genre.