15 percent of Facebook users download from the App Center

Facebook announced today that over 150 million people are using its App Center. The social network also grabbed 30 million more gamers in the last year, bringing its gaming community to 235 million.

Why tween girls aren’t playing your games

Just the mention of the word “tween” conjures up images of Bratz-toting, Twilight-reading, Justin Bieber-loving fans. But when you strip away the generalizations, a surprising reality emerges: this demographic controls nearly $50 billion in spending power — and they’re powerful …

Gaming social network Xfire gets funding

Xfire, a social network for gamers, has raised $3 million in funding.

The company connects gamers together to share videos, screenshots, and gaming prowess. Gamers can post about the games they’re playing and the achievements they’ve received. Members can also …

Gaming stamina and player growth is on the rise, PopCap survey says

The percentage of the internet users in the U.S and the U.K. who play social games for periods greater than 15 minutes a week have nearly a doubled, according to a study by PopCap Games.

About 41 percent of players …