Just when I thought Facebook apps had reached an all-time low, I find out about Bang with Friends. But don’t worry, Zynga is suing them – how dare they use the “with Friends” phrase?
Bang with Friends is a Facebook (and Android and iOS) app that lets you:
Anonymously find friends who are down for the night
Yup, you can find Facebook friends who are keen through this anonymous app. That just creeps me out as it is. But I suppose, if you can imagine it, people have made it on the internet. In any event, Zynga is not happy about this. Zynga filed their complaint in federal court in San Francisco, saying that the makers of the casual sex app had selected the name with the Zynga trademarks in mind. Zynga makes the games Words with Friends and Chess with Friends.
Zynga makes family friendly, social games, but has seen a marked decline in the last year. I’m still not convinced Don Mattrick can turn this around. Maybe they missed the boat on this one – imagine the micro-transactions they could have gotten out of Bang With Friends! But I suppose, it’s not the size of the transaction, it’s how you use it.
Last Updated: July 31, 2013
TiMsTeR1033
July 31, 2013 at 12:05
I thought Id share this
Gavin Mannion
July 31, 2013 at 12:16
Damn I was going out tonight to drink with friends… may want to reasses my plans
TiMsTeR1033
July 31, 2013 at 12:18
because of bang with friends?
That Super Twit
July 31, 2013 at 12:26
Edit: *drink with people whom I have a good acquaintance with.
Fixed it for you… to avoid lawsuit.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
July 31, 2013 at 12:30
Try saying that fast after a few shots!
That Super Twit
July 31, 2013 at 12:35
Yeah, but at the stage I guess you just have to chance it.
ToshZA
July 31, 2013 at 12:26
Zynga got too big too fast, and now, they’re suffering from cerulean spheres.
Yup, like a women who leaves you hanging (well, not quite), Zynga needs a cold bath. And they’re jealous of those who don’t, if you catch my drift.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 31, 2013 at 12:30
Don Matrick’s jacket compels him… :/
I am John's smirking revenge
July 31, 2013 at 12:45
What’s a good headset that won’t empty my wallet and has a mic? I need some suggestions from the fine people of lazygamer
Johan du Preez
July 31, 2013 at 13:21
Roccat Kave its only R799
I am John's smirking revenge
July 31, 2013 at 13:30
Thanks man. Will check it out. Since no one else replied…
Trevor Davies
July 31, 2013 at 13:39
I’ve got one of those too, it’s nice.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 31, 2013 at 12:45
Whenever I read about Zynga, I always think of Sergei Titov and Hammerpoint.
Andre116
July 31, 2013 at 13:14
Zynga is just jealous because they are not the one doing the screwing this time.
Trevor Davies
July 31, 2013 at 13:41
“I’m still not convinced Don Mattrick can turn this around” – are you sure? He’s been doing about-turns quite… smartly.
Kromas
July 31, 2013 at 14:52
Am I the only one who thinks “Family Friendly” and “Internet” do not mix?