Zynga's chief technology officer sets out its long-term game plan

Image caption, Zynga's upcoming Farmville 2 is the sequel to the firm's most popular game which once attracted more than 82 million users in one month
  • Author, Leo Kelion
  • Role, Technology reporter

The social video game firm Zynga poses a dilemma. On the one hand its titles are some of the most popular on Facebook and app stores.

It says it attracts 182 million unique players every month - all of them potential customers for its virtual goods.

On the other it is a loss-making developer with huge ambitions but a questionable future, in part because its fortunes are so closely tied to Facebook.

These doubts are reflected in its stock, which is currently more than 40% below its flotation price.

To discuss the San Francisco-based company's future the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ spoke to Cadir Lee, Zynga's chief technology officer:

Image caption, Cadir Lee is responsible for developing Zynga's technology platform

Image caption, Zynga bought Words With Friends developer Newtoy in 2010

Image caption, Zynga is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Canada, China, Japan and Europe

Image caption, Zynga's casino-themed games have helped position it for a potential relaxation of US online gambling laws

Image caption, Zynga pays Facebook a 30% cut of all credits sold through the social network