Trouble loading FrontierVille? Update your Flash player, says Zynga

According to several FrontierVille forum-goers and FrontierVille Info readers, the game was experiencing significant issues yesterday from playing the game effectively to loading it at all. Of course, it garnered the attention of the Zynga community team. FrontierVille forum moderator NikkiKing posted on the forums in response, "Effective 1/25/11 you will need to have the latest version of Adobe® Flash® Player installed in order to play FrontierVille."

She then provided a link a to the Adobe Flash Player download website, which you can also find here. But for Google Chrome users, don't even worry about it--Chrome updates its built-in Flash plug-ins automatically. Personally, I didn't even notice the issue because I always have my Flash player up to date, because, well, it's my job. This is certainly not the first time the game has experience Flash-related performance issues. (Though it has gotten better.) Hopefully this will solve the headaches once and for all. And from here on out, be sure to keep abreast of Flash player updates if you want a near-seamless experience on the homestead.

Pocket God on Facebook spooks pygmies in 'Clash of the Frightened'

Well, not any more spooked than they are on a daily basis, really. We're not terribly sure why the first major update to Pocket God is titled "Episode 2: Clash of the Frightened," but we are sure of the changes it brings. Quebec-based Frima Studio brings plenty welcome changes like more solo quests for when the friends aren't around, the ability to pay for items and powers with either Pocket Change or Sacrifice Points (the game's two currencies) and the option to unlock Powers early with either currency.

The iPhone-turned-Facebook game is enjoying mild success with nearly 140 thousand monthly players and is one of the more gorgeous and inventive games I've seen on Facebook. Unfortunately, the update doesn't include my most wanted change: A completely Facebook-connected Pocket God iPhone app in vein of the FarmVille app.

There's always next time, but until then check out a full list of the exciting changes after the break.
Here's what you can expect in the first Pocket God update:

        Social Quests: Combine forces with your Facebook friends to compete with rival deities across the world! Team up and take down powerful foes with a host of your favorite powers.
        Taunt Your Friends: What could be better than having a shark bite the head of your boss, or frying your roommate to a crisp with a bolt of lightning? Why, rubbing it in their face afterward, of course! Tease the friends you have sacrificed with all-new power-themed taunts.
        Choose Your Currency: Upgrade your godly presence any way you want. Acquire new powers, powerful items and glorious idols with either Pocket Change or Sacrifice Points, the two forms of currency in the game.
        Unlock Powers Early: Can't wait to unlock exciting new powers and get the drop on your unsuspecting friends? Now you don't have to! For a little Pocket Change or Sacrifice Points, players can catch up to their friends in the game by unlocking powers early.
        New Idols: New idols to represent the rival gods
        More Solo Quests: Players have spoken and Frima has listened – five brand new quests, one of the most popular features in Pocket God, have been added with this update to give you plenty to stay busy!