Some of the most exciting projects in videogames these days are from extremely driven and talented amateur developers. For all of the bombast and spectacle of modern, big-budget games, the most interesting work is usually being done by small teams. This week's featured Kickstarter project, Crystal Catacombs, shows just how a single, ambitious and determined developer can create a fascinating concept without having the backing (or bankroll) that comes with a huge studio.

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Our Social Times PRO team has been hard at work putting together the two latest PRO reports for our business-minded users out there, and I have to say that there are a ton of valuable insights in each of these.  I'm of course biased, but I can safely say that getting involved with Social Times PRO and our sister sites on the Inside Network are the best ways to access the insights of today's social experts.

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Video chat has been big for a while now, but with the launch of Google Plus’ Hangout and Facebook’s Skype integration, the buzz around the "Alive Web" is bigger than ever.  A new infographic from Column Five Media and Rounds compares the top players in the video chat game.


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Bingo statistics vary from one country to the other, and the game is very popular worldwide. The percentage between gender bingo players is 70% percent women and 30% men in the U.K. In the U.S. and other countries, the percentages change to about 80% women and 20% men.


Read More: Online Bingo Connects Players As Well As Social Networking Sites