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In between getting destroyed by the Zerg in Starcraft 2 and whacking snakes in the head exploring FrontierVille, this month’s issue of PLAYED stares in the face of the last days of summer and welcomes the fall, where gaming goes bananas and, of course, news and insight follows.

This month, we investigate the shifting price of gaming, from small-scale mobile experiences to the future of triple-A franchises, and how new gamers are evolving the value of play. Also, with social gaming on everyone’s mind, we examine how gaming enthusiasts are making their experiences more social and how companies are working with (and buying up) social gaming publishers to expand their reach into consumer’s hearts and minds. Finally, we take a closer look at how Gamestop’s recent acquisition of Kongregate points toward a shifting retail landscape for gaming and beyond.

Make sure to click through the links in our articles, as well as What We’re Playing and What We’re Surfing to expand your PLAYED experience online. If you have any questions, comments, or feedback for our team,  or comment below.

Also, back issues are available for download. Take a look at our previous pressings and round out your knowledge of the gaming space.

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