Posts Tagged ‘popcap’
  • Q&A With Giordano Contestabile, Franchise Business Director for Bejeweled

    Posted by on December 11, 2011 under Euro, News
    Just this past week, PopCap Games announced that Bejeweled 2 for iPhone would be retired and replaced by an all-new version simply entitled 'Bejeweled'. The announcement was also accompanied by a new, standalone version of Bejeweled Blitz for Facebook. PixelPerfectGaming.com had the pleasure of conducting a Q&A with Giordano C ontestabile, the franchise business director for Bejeweled, about... more.
  • Bejeweled 3 – Now Available on Xbox Live

    Posted by on October 19, 2011 under News, Xbox 360
    PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the immediate global availability of Bejeweled 3 for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 Microsoft Points (US$15.00).  Expanding the franchise with additional new adaptations, Bejeweled 3 for Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360  will hit retail shelves on November 15. Featuring twice the game modes of its predecessor... more.
  • Plants vs Zombies – Major Update Released

    Posted by on September 8, 2011 under Euro, Mac, News, PC, Portables
    PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced a major update to its smash hit Plants vs. Zombies for the iPhone. The update adds nine new mini-games all from the original PC/Mac edition of the game, accessed via Crazy Dave’s Store, and including an all-new micro-game, plus brand new Game Center achievements. Players can unlock three mini-game packs (each cont... more.
  • Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party Launches Next Week

    Posted by on February 8, 2011 under News, Xbox 360
    Beginning February 16th, Microsoft is having a party at your house by launching new titles on the XBL network. Among these new releases will be Konami's long-awaited Contra: Hard Corps and Runic's Torchlight. “Hard Corps: Uprising” (KONAMI) February 16 | 1200 Microsoft Points Thrilling retro run-and-gun action is back with a vengeance in “Hard Corps: Uprising" on Xbox LIVE, a new 2D ... more.
  • Bejeweled Blitz Coming to Xbox 360

    Posted by on January 17, 2011 under News, Xbox 360
    Xbox 360 gamers will be receiving their version of Bejeweled Blitz during Quarter 1 2011. Bejeweled Blitz Live offers 60-second action found in the popular Facebook version of Bejeweled Blitz. It will also include 16-player simultaneous Party mode and head-to-head Battle mode over LIVE. Bejeweled Blitz Live promises to have HD graphics and two styles of play: classic and an all new twist. A r... more.
  • Bejeweled Blitz (Review) PC

    Posted by on May 4, 2010 under PC
    Ever wish you could clear entire rows in Bejeweled?  Bejeweled Blitz will make your wish come true. Bejeweled Blitz is a fast action game that plays like Bejeweled, but with a 1 minute time limit.  You try to get as high of a score as possible by making matches of 3 or more.  When you make a match of 4 or more you get a special gem. When you make a match of 5 or more in a T or L shape, yo... more.
  • PopCap Launches “Show Your Bejeweled Love” Contest

    Posted by on April 27, 2010 under News, PC
    Popcap Games announced the inception of its 'Show your Bejeweled Love" contest as part of the company's celebration of the 10th anniversary of its flagship franchise.  The contest begins today (April 27th) and ends May 26th 2010 and is open to residents of the US, Canada (except Quebec) and the UK. Participants must submit a YouTube video illustrating or describing their love for Bejeweled in ... more.
  • PopCap Launches Bejeweled Blitz for PC

    Posted by on April 8, 2010 under News, PC
    PopCap games announced today that Bejeweled Blitz, the 1-minute social adaption of its mega-hit franchise Bejeweled for the Facebook platform, is now available as a digital download for Windows-Based PCs. Bejeweled Blitz carries a suggested retail price of US$19.95 and available exclusively at www.popcap.com/bejeweledblitz/ Bejeweled Blitz PC offers a range of enhancements to, and advantaged o... more.
  • Popcap Celebrates Bejeweled 10th Birthday with Year-Long Celebration, 50 Millionth Unit Sold

    Posted by on February 11, 2010 under Mac, News, PC
    Popcap Celebrates Bejeweled 10th Birthday with Year-Long Celebration, 50 Millionth Unit Sold PopCap Games, maker of some of the world’s most popular video games like Bejeweled, announced the 10th birthday of its flagship Bejeweled Blitz, and stage exciting promotional activities such as the upcoming  “Show Your Bejeweled Love” contest. Popcap also announced that Bejeweled has now sold mo... more.
  • Square-Enix and Popcap Games team up for Gyromancer (Puzzle Quest may have competition)

    Posted by on September 24, 2009 under PC, Xbox 360
    Popcap Games and Square-Enix are teaming up to release Gyromancer, a mix of Bejeweled Twist and RPG elements (think Puzzle Quest, for various systems). Check out this quote from John Yamamoto, President and chief executive officer of Square-Enix: (more…)... more.