PopCap Announce Bejeweled 3 Is Out Now On XBLA, Comes To DS And PS3 On 15th November

PopCap have announced Bejeweled 3 is out now on XBLA for 1200 MS Points. the game will also be coming out on DS and PS3 at retail on 15th November. the Xbox 360 will also get a retail version on the 15th November. Bejeweled 3 comes with 15 achievements, and leaderboards for 6 of its game modes. The trailer below shows the modes in action as well as some of the 8 mini games and more.



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PopCap Announce Bejeweled 3 Is Coming To DS, PS3, And Xbox 360 Simultaneously In Q4 2011

PopCap have announced Bejeweled 3 is coming to the Nintendo DS, PS3 PSN, and Xbox 360 XBLA in Q4 2011. Bejeweled 3 will become the first game PopCap have released a game simultaneously on all the top platforms. Each version will have been adapted to take advantage of each platform.

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SEATTLE, June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced plans to bring five new adaptations of its famed Bejeweled® 3 franchise to the Nintendo DS®, PlayStation® 3, PSN, Xbox 360®, and Xbox LIVE® Arcade. This move marks the first time a Bejeweled title will appear on all the top video game platforms simultaneously. The games are scheduled to ship in Q4 2011 in both North America and Europe.

"Critics agree that Bejeweled 3 raised the standard for match-3 games to new heights," said Ed Allard, studio head at PopCap Games. "This holiday, we're bringing that experience to PlayStation 3, PSN, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and Nintendo DS gamers with adaptations that look great and play even better on each platform."
Originally launched in the spring of 2000, Bejeweled has become one of the top 10 video game franchises in history. More than half a billion people worldwide have played the game, and over 50 million units have been sold across 17 platforms from iPhone to Xbox and even airline seatbacks. An estimated 8 billion hours have been spent playing Bejeweled, and the game continues to sell at the rate of one copy every 4.3 seconds.

With twice the game modes of its predecessor as well as eight mini-games and a complete revision of sound and graphics, Bejeweled 3 is a quantum leap forward in the match-3 category pioneered by the original Bejeweled.

About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 400 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. PopCap's games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship franchise, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units.

The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.
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PopCap Announce The Soundtracks Bejeweled 2 and Bejeweled 3 Are Out Now

PopCap have announced the soundtracks to Bejeweled 2 and Bejeweled 3 are out now. Both soundtracks have been remastered and mixed to provide a better sound quality than their game versions. They join Plants Vs Zombies as having their soundtracks released online. all 3 can be found at bandcamp

PopCap soundtrack links on bandcamp:
Bejeweled 3: http://skaven252.bandcamp.com/album/bejeweled-3
Bejeweled 2: http://skaven252.bandcamp.com/album/bejeweled-2
Plants vs. Zombies: http://laurashigihara.bandcamp.com/

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April 6, 2011 - PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, has made the musical soundtracks from Bejeweled, the world’s most popular puzzle games series, available for the first time.

The soundtracks to Bejeweled® 2 and Bejeweled 3 are now digitally available at no cost so fans of the hugely popular franchise can get their musical fix wherever they are. The soundtracks are available now from the bandcamp website at the URLs listed below.

Composed by Peter Hajba and Alexander Brandon, better known as Skaven 252, the Bejeweled tracks have been fully remastered and mixed for these soundtracks, with higher definition and quality than the game versions. A never-heard-before remix of the Bejeweled music is now also available.

The Plants vs. Zombies™ soundtrack, composed by Laura Shigihara, is also available on bandcamp.

PopCap soundtrack links on bandcamp:
Bejeweled 3: http://skaven252.bandcamp.com/album/bejeweled-3
Bejeweled 2: http://skaven252.bandcamp.com/album/bejeweled-2
Plants vs. Zombies: http://laurashigihara.bandcamp.com/

PopCap Announce Bejeweled 3 And Reveal Its Coming Out On 7th December

PopCap have announced Bejeweled 3. Bejeweled 3 will come out first at PopCap.com, and other digital distributors across the USA, EU, and Asia Pacific, on 7th December for $19.95. Bejeweled 3 comes with re-imaginings of the original 4 game modes from Bejeweled 2 as well as 4 new secret games.

New and expanded features in Bejeweled 3 will include:

• Classic: Play the most popular puzzle game of the century, with powerful new gems and new ultra-smooth gameplay
• Quest: Journey through 40 magical puzzles in this multifaceted Bejeweled challenge!
• Zen: Personalize your experience with ambient sounds and binaural beats — a revolutionary new way to relax!
• Lightning: Charge up with a heart-pounding, beat-the-clock bout of gem-blasting fun!
• Secret Games: Unlock 4 all-new games including Butterflies and Ice Storm
• Badges: Earn up to 65 badges to prove your skills
• High-definition graphics and high-fidelity audio: Bejeweled is now more dazzling than ever before!
• Ultra-smooth gameplay: Make multiple matches while new gems fall into place

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SEATTLE and DUBLIN, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the imminent launch of Bejeweled® 3, the first true sequel to its beloved flagship franchise in more than six years. Featuring a wealth of new content and triple the fun of previous installments in the series, Bejeweled 3 elevates the "match-3" category of puzzle games pioneered by PopCap a decade ago to an entirely new level. Bejeweled 3 will launch on December 7, 2010 via PopCap.com and other major portals in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific as well as at leading retail outlets throughout North America at a suggested retail price of US$19.95.

Beyond stunning, high-definition graphics and mellifluous music and sound effects, Bejeweled 3 is packed with completely new game experiences in addition to updated and expanded re-imaginings of the four original game modes from Bejeweled 2. Four all-new secret games including Ice Storm and Poker offer surprising new interpretations of the Bejeweled theme, while Quest mode features eleven mini-games — clever hybrids of Bejeweled game-play with other classic game mechanics — comprising 40 total quests.

"Casual video games have been popular going back to the 1980s, but the introduction of Bejeweled 10 years ago launched an entire industry," explained David Cole, founder and president of DFC Intelligence, the oldest research firm focused entirely on the video game market. "No other casual game comes close to the success of Bejeweled in terms of popularity and influence.  PopCap has been able to keep the franchise strong for 10 years because they have focused on quality and innovation and have not flooded the market with dozens of sequels. I fully expect Bejeweled 3 to not only be a big success in its own right, but also ensure the Bejeweled brand continues to grow in popularity over its next decade on the market."

New and expanded features in Bejeweled 3 will include:
Classic: Play the most popular puzzle game of the century, with powerful new gems and new ultra-smooth gameplay

Quest: Journey through 40 magical puzzles in this multifaceted Bejeweled challenge!

Zen: Personalize your experience with ambient sounds and binaural beats — a revolutionary new way to relax!

Lightning: Charge up with a heart-pounding, beat-the-clock bout of gem-blasting fun!

Secret Games: Unlock 4 all-new games including Butterflies and Ice Storm

Badges: Earn up to 65 badges to prove your skills

High-definition graphics and high-fidelity audio: Bejeweled is now more dazzling than ever before!

Ultra-smooth gameplay: Make multiple matches while new gems fall into place

"The challenge in creating a new version of Bejeweled is to innovate and keep it fresh and exciting without losing touch with the game-play that millions of people love. So we're very careful when we make changes to the core game, which is why it can take so long!" said Jason Kapalka, co-founder and chief creative officer at PopCap and co-creator of Bejeweled. "We've worked hard to make sure Bejeweled 3 retains the classic appeal of the earlier games while bringing a host of exciting new features to the table."

Since its introduction 10 years ago, Bejeweled has become one of the top 10 video game franchises in history. More than half a billion people worldwide have played the game, and over 50 million units have been sold across 17 platforms. An estimated 7.5 billion hours have been spent playing Bejeweled, and the game continues to sell at the rate of one copy every 4.3 seconds.

About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 350 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. PopCap's games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units.

The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed atwww.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.
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For further information: North America, Garth Chouteau, +1-415-602-8147, garth@popcap.com, or International, Cathy Orr, +353 1 646 8107, corr@popcap.com, both of PopCap Games