PopCap Announce A New Update For Plants Vs Zombies And Plants Vs Zombies HD Is Out Now

PopCap have announced a new update for Plants Vs Zombies, on the iPhone and Ipod Touch, and Plants Vs Zombies HD, on the iPad, is out now. the update is free for all current users.

Plants vs. Zombies HD Update for iPad (Features at-a-Glance)

• 3 new game modes:  Zen Garden (free with option to add Mushroom Garden and Aquarium Garden); Vasebreaker Endless (includes 8 levels of Vasebreaker); and I, Zombie Endless (includes 8 levels of I, Zombie) 
• 4 new mini-games:  Slot Machine (free), plus option to add a mini-game pack, including Zombiquarium, Portal Combat and Beghouled Twist
• Game Center leaderboards: Features new menu section and added GameCenter support for four all-new leaderboards — Zombies Killed, I, Zombie Endless, Vasebreaker Endless, and Peking Express
• 28 New Game Center achievements
• Mystery sprouts:  New Crazy Dave shop items that when purchased will add a plant to your Zen Garden:  Normal, Bronze; Silver and Gold 

Additional coin packs:  In-app coin purchases allow players to accelerate game progress much faster than is possible through straight gameplay. Coin packs are available in increments of 100,000 – 250,000 coins ranging from €0.79 – €2.99 with options, including:

• Dr. Zomboss’ Piggy Bank 
• Crazy Dave’s Lost Wallet 
• Sunflower’s Golden Chest  
• Marigold’s Coin Pot
• Stinky’s Secret Stash  

Plants vs. Zombies Update for iPhone and iPod Touch (Features at-a-Glance)

• Vasebreaker game mode(includes 8 Vasebreaker levels and Vasebreaker Endless)

• 4 new Game Centerachievements 

• All-new Game Center leaderboardfor Vasebreaker Endless, so players can track their scores within the player community

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PopCap Have Released The Video For Crazy Dave's Upcoming Rap Song, Wabby Wabbo

Crazy Dave, aka Cray-Z, from PopCap's Plants Vs Zombies has released a new Hip Hop video for his upcoming song called Wabby Wabbo.
 

PopCap Announce Plants vs. Zombies Is Out Now On Windows Phone 7 For £3.99

PopCap have announced that Plants vs. Zombies Is out now for Windows Phone 7. for £3.99,the game comes with:

- Adventure Mode
- Zen Garden
- All Mini-Games from the Original PC Version
- Vasebreaker and iZombie Modes
- Xbox LIVE Connection for Tapping into Leaderboards and achievements
- EFIGS Language Support


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Dublin, Ireland – June 23rd, 2011 — PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the global launch of mega-hit game Plants vs. Zombies™ as part of the Must Have Games program for Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone, the cutting-edge mobile operating system from Microsoft. The Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone adaptation of Plants vs. Zombies is available immediately for a list price of £3.99 and marks the first time fans of the game can compare scores via Xbox LIVE leaderboards.

“Our support of Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone is an important move given the mobile gaming capabilities and reach of this powerful operating system,” stated Andrew Stein, senior director of mobile platforms at PopCap Games. “Plants vs. Zombies for Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone will push the boundaries of mobile gaming, tying directly into Xbox LIVE leaderboards and achievements to provide a more competitive experience for gamers on-the-go. In true PopCap tradition, with this adaptation, we’re offering fans and aficionados something completely unique to the platform.”

Plants vs. Zombies for Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone offers the following game features:

- Adventure Mode
- Zen Garden
- All Mini-Games from the Original PC Version
- Vasebreaker and iZombie Modes (first appearance on any mobile platform)
- Xbox LIVE Connection for Tapping into Leaderboards and achievements
(leaderboards offered for select game modes, including Adventure, iZombie and Vasebreaker.)
- EFIGS Language Support

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.

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PopCap Detail The UpComing Plants vs Zombies Update On The iPhone

PopCap have announced a new update is coming to the iPhone version of Plants vs Zombies. this update will bring new game modes, new mini games, and new achievements.  The New game mode is Zen Garden, and the 6 mini games are Zombiquarium, It’s Raining Seeds, Column Like You See, Slot Machine, Beghouled Twist, and Portal Combat. The Screenshots below are from these new modes.

PopCap have also detailed the future updates that are coming later in the year. these will include Retina Display support, IZombie, Vasebreaker, and more.

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PopCap Games today released an update for its phenomenally popular Plants vs. Zombies™ game for iPhone and iPod® touch, featuring additional content, mini-games and achievements that will ensure its continued place as a chart-topping fan favorite among millions of players. New content includes the following:

Game Modes

o Zen Garden


6 Mini-Games

o Zombiquarium

o It’s Raining Seeds

o Column Like You See

o Slot Machine

o Beghouled Twist

o Portal Combat


Achievements

o Wall-Not-Attack: Complete ZomBotany without using wall-nuts, tall-nuts, or pumpkins

o Lucky Spin: Get 3 diamonds in Slot Machine

o Chilli Free: Complete Column Like You See ‘Em without using jalapenos

o Enlightened: Collect Zen Garden, Mushroom Garden and Aquarium Garden plants

o Green Fingers: Grow 10 Zen Garden plants to full size

o Sultan of Spin: Upgrade all of your plants in Beghouled Twist

Future game updates throughout the year will include Retina Display support, IZombie, Vasebreaker, and more.

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/

Mastertronic Announce They Are Bringing The DS Version Of Plants vs. Zombies To The UK On 6th May

Mastertronic have announced they are bringing PopCap's Plants vs. Zombies to the UK on the Nintendo DS on 6th May. this is not the DSiWare version of Plants vs. Zombies, this retail version comes with 4 mini games, multiplayer, and achievements.

Press Release

Thursday 31st March 2011: Mastertronic Group, the UK’s leading independent publisher of computer and video games, today announced that PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies™ is to be released in the UK on the Nintendo DS®. This runaway success from PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games has been successfully released across multiple platforms and will be available to buy for the Nintendo DS 6th May 2011.

Mastertronic’s Product Director Neil McKenna said: “Plants vs. Zombies is the fastest-selling iPhone/iPod strategy game of all time, selling 300,000 copies in the first nine days it was available on the App store. With such a proven track record on a portable platform, we’re delighted to bring Plants vs. Zombies to the world’s most popular handheld gaming device, the Nintendo DS. ”

In Plants vs. Zombies a mob of brain-hungry zombies is unleashed on your home and your only defence is an arsenal of zombie-zapping plants. Use peashooters, wall-nuts, cherry bombs and more to destroy zombies before they reach your front door.

With five different game modes to choose from, there’s hours of entertaining gameplay available. A cross-platform hit, the Xbox Live version of Plants vs. Zombies™currently has a review average of 89/100 on Metacritic.

Plants vs. Zombies will be released on Nintendo DS in 6th May 2011.

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PopCap Announce Plants vs Zombies is Coming To The Nintendo DS In January

PopCap have announced that Plants vs. Zombies is coming to the USA on the Nintendo DS in January 2011. the game will be released at retail for a suggested retail price of $19.95. PopCap have also revealed that the DS version will have new and exclusive game content. The Plants vs. Zombies game, itself, has sold over a million units worldwide with over $1Million in revenue generated on just the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Press Release

SEATTLE, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced plans to release its mega-seller Plants vs. Zombies™ for the Nintendo DS®, expected to arrive on North American store shelves in January 2011. GameStop, the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, is now taking pre-orders for the game, which will carry an SRP of US$19.95.

The DS adaptation will feature all of the engaging gameplay featured in the original version, including Adventure, Survival and Puzzle modes, and mini-games, as well as new and exclusive game content.
Since its debut in 2009, Plants vs. Zombies has become a global phenomenon, selling millions of units worldwide.  Additionally, on the iPhone and iPod touch, the game generated over $1 million in revenue the first nine days it was available via iTunes, and remains near the top of both the iPhone and iPad sales charts. The XBLA adaptation, set for release next month, is anticipated to be one of the year's most popular and successful titles for the console market.

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106 and are available anytime, anywhere. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 300 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms.

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.

PopCap Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Plants Vs. Zombies On XBLA

PopCap have released new screenshots and a trailer for the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade Version of Plants Vs. Zombies. this version is set to come out on 8th September. The Screenshots and trailer are both in-game and they show the familiar single player gameplay as well as the co-op and 2 player vs. mode. the trailer also shows many of the other stages in the game and the types of Flowers/Zombies you will be up against.



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PopCap Announce Plants vs Zombies is Coming To Xbox Live Aracde This Fall

PopCap have announced that Plants vs Zombies is coming to the Xbox 360 Xbox Live Arcade this fall. this version of the game will have more content than any other version of Plants vs Zombies, with 7 game modes, 2 new multiplayer modes, and 21 mini-games. The game is currently priced at 1200 MS Points.

The Main features of Plants vs Zombies include:

• A total of seven game modes, including two new multiplayer modes: Co-Op and Vs. Mode
• 12 achievements and 21 mini-games – more than any other adaptation, and including the exclusive Heavy WeaponTM-inspired mini-game
• A goofy new way to track and share progress online, where players create their own custom house and cruise down the street to see their friends’ cribs!
• The highest resolution of any Plants vs. Zombies adaptation to date at 1920 x 1080
• All 50 levels of the original Adventure mode along with Puzzle, Survival, and Zen Garden

PopCap have also announced that coming to the Xbox 360 this fall is a retail disc that will have Zuma, Peggle, and Plants vs Zombies. On The PC, a "Game Of The Year" boxed version of Plants vs Zombies, oh which a limited number will have a Zombie figurine, is also coming this fall. both are set to have a suggested retail price of $19.99.

Press Release

Dublin, Ireland – July 19, 2010 — PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced plans to release Plants vs. ZombiesTM for Xbox LIVE® Arcade (XBLA) this fall. With an anticipated launch in early September, Plants vs. Zombies on XBLA will deliver more game content than any previous iteration of the franchise, boasting seven game modes, including two all-new multiplayer modes, 12 unique achievements and 21 mini-games. Upon its release, Plants vs. Zombies for XBLA will be available for 1200 Microsoft Points (US$15.00).

“With a ton of new features and content exclusive to the XBLA version, we’ve pulled out all the stops to both expand and optimize this adaptation for a hard core gaming audience,” said Ed Allard, head of worldwide studios at PopCap. “The two new multiplayer modes allow gamers to work cooperatively to defeat hordes of invading zombies, or go head-to-head in a true ‘plants vs. zombies’ challenge. We’re also featuring a customized ‘house’ for tracking and sharing progress as well as a total of 21 mini-games and 12 achievements, all designed to enthrall Plants vs. Zombies players once again.”

Plants vs. Zombies for XBLA showcases many standout features, including:
A total of seven game modes, including two new multiplayer modes: Co-Op and Vs. Mode
12 achievements and 21 mini-games – more than any other adaptation, and including the exclusive Heavy WeaponTM-inspired mini-game
A goofy new way to track and share progress online, where players create their own custom house and cruise down the street to see their friends’ cribs!
The highest resolution of any Plants vs. Zombies adaptation to date at 1920 x 1080
All 50 levels of the original Adventure mode along with Puzzle, Survival, and Zen Garden

Later this year, PopCap will also release a retail boxed edition of Plants vs. Zombies (including full versions of Zuma and Peggle as well) for the Xbox 360 as well as a new “Game of The Year” boxed edition of the PC/Mac original, a limited number of which will include a zombie figurine. Both are expected to arrive on retail shelves later this fall and carry a suggested retail price of US$19.99 each.

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106 and are available anytime, anywhere. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 275 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap’s games are played on the Web, social platforms, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone, iPad and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap has been one of the most innovative companies in the video game industry since its inception a decade ago. Pioneering new game mechanics, sales models, and platforms ranging from mobile devices to online and location-based games of chance, PopCap is the only video game provider in the world with leading market share across the entire spectrum.

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PopCap Announce Plants vs Zombies HD For The iPad

PopCap have announced Plants vs Zombies HD for the iPad and announced that the game is out now. the original Plants vs. Zombies game for the iPhone has gone on to sell over 650,000 units since its release in February.

The iPad version of the game costs $9.99/£5.99. Plants vs. Zombies HD has 50 levels and quickplay modes as well as the survival mode that was in the Apple and PC version of Plants vs. Zombies. The iPad version has also got a multi-touch user interface, 4 new achievements and 18 mini-games, one of which is exclusive for the iPad.

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SEATTLE, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, maker of some of the world's most popular video games, today announced its Plants vs. Zombies™ HD app for iPad® is now available on the App Store. Since its introduction on the iPhone™ and iPod® touch in February, Plants vs. Zombies has sold more than 650,000 units. With this latest adaptation, PopCap is propelling the Plants vs. Zombies franchise to new heights – delivering even more great gameplay and exclusive features tuned specifically for iPad. The Plants vs. Zombies HD app for iPad is available for US$9.99 from the App Store on iPad, or at: www.itunes.com/appstore/.

"The iPad is a fantastic platform for gaming, and Plants vs. Zombies HD allows us to show off the great new features and functionality of this exciting device," said Andrew Stein, director of mobile business development at PopCap. "In this adaptation, we've focused on the iPad's Multi-Touch capabilities and opportunities for new gameplay like the Buttered Popcorn mini-game that will excite both new and current players."

The Plants vs. Zombies HD app for iPad offers all 50 levels of Adventure and QuickPlay modes as well as Survival mode from the original Apple Macintosh and Windows PC game. It also includes four all-new achievements (for a total of 17) and 18 mini-games, including Buttered Popcorn – exclusive to the iPad – offering frantic and fun gameplay where players attack zombies by first "buttering" them up before firing corn-cob cannons at them. To defeat the growing hordes of zombies, players can touch them to place butter on their heads. With the Multi-Touch user interface, players can select up to eleven zombies at a time, targeted for "buttering" by the powerful cob cannons. The game's non-stop action is presented in full 1040x768 resolution, delivering stunning visual effects rarely seen in mobile gaming.

Originally launched on the PC and Mac in May of 2009 to universal acclaim, Plants vs. Zombies was introduced for iPhone and iPod touch earlier this year, where it quickly became a global phenomenon. The game reached the #1 position on the App Store Top Grossing charts in more than 20 countries worldwide, including the U.S., Canada, China, Russia, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, and Norway.

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of fun, easy-to-learn, captivating video games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of over 260 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on the Web, social platforms, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone, iPad and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only "casual games" developer with leading market share across all major sales channels, including social, Web portals, retail stores, mobile phones, MP3 players, and game devices.

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.

PopCap Announce Plants Vs Zombies Is The Fastest Selling Game On The App Store

PopCap have announced that in the 9 days that Plants Vs Zombies has been on sale, it has sold over 300,00 units. this is a new record for a App Store game. Plants Vs Zombies has also become the fastest game to gross in more then $1 Million.

PopCap have released some statistics for Other App Games. Bejeweled 2 has now sold more than 3 Million units. Bookworm and Chuzzle are constantly in the top 100 selling Apps, whilst Bejeweled 2, Peggle, And Now Plants Vs Zombies have all been the top selling App at some point.

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SEATTLE and DUBLIN, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, maker of some of the world's most popular video games, today announced that the iPhone and iPod touch adaptation of its award-winning game Plants vs. Zombies™ sold more than 300,000 units in its first nine days of availability, setting a new record for App Store launches. Plants vs. Zombies shot to number one in the units sold and "top grossing" App Store charts within 24 hours of its launch and remained there until yesterday. At a retail price point of US$2.99, Plants vs. Zombies for iPhone/touch has already grossed more than US$1 million.

PopCap also revealed that its flagship Bejeweled® 2 is now the first paid app to reach 3 million units on the App Store. Bejeweled 2 has consistently been in the top 10 of the App Store's Top Grossing list. With the success of Plants vs. Zombies, PopCap now boasts 3 games (including Bejeweled and Peggle™) that have reached #1 on the App Store among a crowded field of more than 150,000 apps. The company's other iPhone games, Bookworm™ and Chuzzle™, are consistently in the top 100 on the App Store.

Originally launched on the PC and Mac in May of 2009 to universal critical acclaim, Plants vs. Zombies has been expertly adapted for iPhone and iPod touch. Consumers who have purchased the iPhone adaptation agree, with more than 95% giving the game five out of five stars in the App Store's rating system - making it the highest-rated product in the App Store. Plants vs. Zombies is proving to be a global phenomenon on the App Store, reaching the #1 position on the sales charts in more than 20 countries worldwide including Canada, China, Russia, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, and Norway. Within one day of the game's launch, it joined Bejeweled 2 as one of the top five highest-grossing iPhone apps of the week.

"Plants vs. Zombies is our latest major franchise to make the jump to iPhone, and from the early customer and critical feedback it appears to be a great adaptation of the game," said Andrew Stein, director of mobile business development at PopCap. "There's always a concern when bringing a computer game to a mobile, pocket-sized device that something will get lost in the process, but in this case the overwhelming consensus is that Plants vs. Zombies is even more fun on the smaller touch screen!"

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of fun, easy-to-learn, captivating video games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of over 260 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on the Web, social platforms, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only "casual games" developer with leading market share across all major sales channels, including social, Web portals, retail stores, mobile phones, MP3 players, and game devices.

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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