Facebook going after hardcore gamers



Move over, Farmville. Facebook is boosting its efforts to attract hardcore gamers -- the players who spend the most time and money on games -- by helping developers launch at least 10 new high-quality gaming titles this year, according to a report from Reuters.

These are games that have elements like strong plots, quality graphics, full-screen play and flash -- all things usually reserved for gaming console games. The company doesn't produce these games, it partners with third-party developers who pay the social network 30 percent of its revenue from in-game purchases. Facebook confirmed that it expects a bulked up hardcore gaming roster this year, but emphasized that developers could choose to develop and launch more games.

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