John Schappert Sells The Farm And Leaves Zynga

The complaint filed by EA against Zynga on August 3, 2012 specifically mentioned that Zynga had access to proprietary and confidential information, that could have been obtained through the hiring of key former EA executives. These former EA executives include John Schappert, Jeff Karp and Barry Cottle.

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There has been no official press release made by Zynga, as of yet, about John Schappert’s, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Zynga Inc, immediate resignation from Zynga.

It was just last year when Schappert was lured away from Electronic Arts Inc. with a pay package worth $42.8 million.

 

Form 8-K for ZYNGA INC

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8-Aug-2012

Change in Directors or Principal Officers

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers

On August 8, 2012, John Schappert, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Zynga Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), resigned from his positions as an officer and a director of the Company, effective immediately.

Prior to Mr. Schappert's resignation from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), he was a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee of the Board. Mr. Schappert's resignation from the Board was not tendered in connection with any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.

The Company noted that Mr. Schappert has made significant contributions to the games industry throughout his career and it appreciates all that he has done for the Company. The Company further noted that Mr. Schappert leaves as a friend of the Company and it wishes him all the best.

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The resignation of Schappert is being reported as a result of Schappert’s being stripped of certain responsibilities within Zynga. According to CNN Money “It is not believed that the recent EA lawsuit against Zynga played any role in Schappert's resignation.” The timing of Schappert’s resignation will, and already has, raise some eyebrows.

Zynga declined to say whether it's replacing Schappert.

Therapy Anyone?: Psychology Crates Coming Soon

Psychology 101…Psychology Crates Are Coming Soon.

We were informed that these crates would soon make it into the the game when the winner of the ‘Design Mafia Wars Crates’ contest winner was announced.

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Winners for ‘Design Mafia Wars Crates’ Contest!

Hello Mobsters,
Thank you all for participating in the ‘Design Mafia Wars Crates’ contest. We received some very interesting and creative entries. We opened up the voting to community to choose the best crate theme from the shortlisted entries and we have our winner!
The winner for the first place is warm1978 for Psychology Crates and has won himself 250 RPs!
This is what the Psychology crate will include according to warm1978:
Thorazine Syringe (weapon)
Suicide Razor Blade (weapon)
Psychologist or Psychiatrist (henchman)
Group of Orderlies (henchman)
Therapy Dog (animal)
Hypnotist's Medallion (armor)
Psychiatrist Couch (armor)
Suicide Note (armor)
Restraint Bed (vehicle)
Padded Ambulance (vehicle)
We also have our runner up - Auntie Emu for Political Crates and has won 100 RPs!
Congratulations to our winners. Our winning crate, the Psychology Crate will be included in the game soon!
The winners will be contacted by the Mafia Wars teams and will receive their prize.
Keep Playing Mafia Wars.
The Mafia Wars Team

And here are the images of the winning loot items that will make it into the game.

There are usually 8 items in the crates that you could acquire when you purchase them. Apparently Zynga don’t feel their dog is therapeutic. Unless we can discover what the eighth mysterious item is we’ll have to wait until the Psychology Crates are released.