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PopCap Launches All-New Bejeweled and Standalone Freemium Bejeweled Blitz for iOS
SEATTLE, Washington—December 7, in the year of our Lord
2011—PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual
games, today announced the launch of an all-new adaptation of
Bejeweled® as well as a standalone, freemium edition of
Bejeweled Blitz both for iPhone and iPod touch. The rollout of
these titles initiates a new strategic direction for PopCap’s
blockbuster puzzle game franchise on mobile platforms — now with
expandable, evergreen game experiences suited to every gaming
taste and budget.
With the launch of these new iterations of Bejeweled, PopCap
will retire Bejeweled 2 for iPhone and iPod touch, making way
for the next generation of the franchise with continuously
evolving features and content. Players can visit the Apple App
Store to download the all-new Bejeweled for US $.99. The
standalone, freemium edition of Bejeweled Blitz is available at
no cost. Both games will be rolling out worldwide in different
geographies throughout the day.
“With nearly 40 million mobile units sold over the past eight
years, Bejeweled is the second best-selling mobile game of all
time, behind only Tetris,” noted Giordano Bruno Contestabile,
Bejeweled franchise business director at PopCap Games. “As we
strive to reach virtually everyone with a mobile communications
device, PopCap will continue to make games that are even more
accessible to that ever-expanding global audience. We’re taking
a critical step toward this goal with the introduction of these
new Bejeweled titles that will enhance our offerings on the
iPhone for years to come.”
All-New Bejeweled for iPhone
The all-new Bejeweled for iPhone and iPod touch is the next
major installment of PopCap’s flagship franchise on mobile, and
will continually evolve with a range of new and exciting
features well into the future. Initially, the all-new Bejeweled
features popular game modes, eye-popping, enhanced high-res
graphics, plus new, optimized gameplay, including:
◊ New high-res graphics and retina display support
◊ 3 game modes: Classic, Zen (featuring 6 ambient sound tracks
and 6 mantras) and Diamond Mine
◊ In-game leaderboards to track personal high scores
◊ User profiles with gameplay statistics and 30 PopCap icons to
personalize the experience
◊ 7 achievement badges with 4 levels each (bronze, silver, gold,
platinum), plus 3 elite badges
◊ A player ranking system
Bejeweled Blitz Standalone Freemium Edition for iPhone
Marking the first time PopCap has offered a freemium title, the
new standalone edition of Bejeweled Blitz for iPhone and iPod
touch is an exciting spin-off of the phenomenally popular game
mode — available now as a free download with full Facebook
integration and cool new content. The freemium edition offers
the same riveting 60-second game action, just as in the original
Bejeweled Blitz experience, but now adds a number of new
features, including:
◊ An entirely new and irresistible user-interface
◊ The Daily Spin feature where players try their luck to get
bonus coins
◊ A fun new tutorial system to help get new players moving up
the leaderboards as quickly as possible
◊ Retina display support and more