This TedX talk (12 mins) is supposed to be about an upcoming new application called SCVNGR (scavenger) –  the next evolution of Foursquare. It’s actually a really interesting talk on the dynamics of game design and it’s crossover with social / community creation.

A couple of good reads:

–          SCVNGR / AT&T partner to promote new Samsung phone through social game based on challenges (TechCrunch)

–          The New Games People Play: How Game Mechanics Have Changed In The Age Of Social (TechCrunch)

–          SCVNGR Launches Support For Facebook Places (TechCrunch)

And here’s their CrunchBase profile.