Criminal Case Is the Facebook Game of the Year

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 12 Dec 2013

Pretty Simple’s Criminal Case game for Facebook received the title of Game of the Year 2013. It stands above lots and lots of cool games one can play on the social networking site.

After taking in consideration several factors, Facebook determined that Criminal Case is the Best Game of 2013. Facebook also came up with a list of the most liked, most popular, best games of the year 2013. The list includes the best new games of 2013, hall of fame games of 2013, and staff favorites.

It is the month of December, a time of year when everyone focuses on Santa Claus and when everyone takes a look back at the year. Just like YouTube, who came up with a list of top trending and top music videos of 2013, Facebook took a look at the games that captured our attention this year.

Several factors were taken into consideration when Facebook analyzed all the various games that are out there: user ratings, Facebook implementation, growth, and overall quality. Based on these, Facebook concluded that the Game of the Year title should go to Pretty Simple’s Criminal Case, a hidden object, adventure game that has you join the Police of Grimsborough and solve a series of cases.

By taking the factors mentioned above into consideration, Facebook also came up with a list of best new games of 2013, hall of fame games of 2013, and staff favorites. The list was intentionally left unranked.

Best New Facebook Games of 2013
Facebook Games Hall of Fame 2013
These are games that were launched earlier than 2013. They deserve mentioning because during 2013 they continued to be immensely popular with Facebook gamers.

Facebook Games Staff Favorites
These are the most played games around Facebook’s offices.
  • DoubleU Casino – visit different casinos throughout the Vegas strip, play a variety of slot machines and table games.
  • Game of Thrones Ascent – RPG based on the Game of Thrones series.
  • King's Bounty: Legions – complex turn-based strategy game.
  • Panda Jam – collapse cubes of matching colors to free trapped baby pandas.
  • Wartune – fantasy-themed MMORPG with spectacular effects.
  • War Commander – build up armies, attack other players, and compete for resources.



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