MumboJumbo wins $4.6 million judgment against PopCap Games
MumboJumbo LLC recently (January 25, 2010) announced that a Dallas jury has awarded it $4.6 million in damages from former business partner Popcap Games. The case stems from a 2006 agreement in which MumboJumbo was to produce, distribute and sell certain PopCap games in North America. MumboJumbo alleged that PopCap… Continue Reading »
PopCap and Bungie raise more than $185,000 for Haiti
PopCap Games reached out to its community in an effort to help the relief process in Haiti. All proceeds made from purchases on PopCap’s site went to helping the people in Haiti. This charitable event appears to have been a great success with PopCap donating more than $80,000 to the… Continue Reading »
Plants vs. Zombies on sale for $6.99
Halloween is upon us and it’s only natural we try to spread a little frightening cheer around these parts. Instead of showing up at your doorsteps drenched in someone else’s blood, we decided to tell you of a way to save some cash. PopCap Games’ smash hit Plants vs. Zombies… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Bookworm Adventures Volume 2 for PC
There’s a reason people anticipate PopCap games, because they know that the casual games produced by the company are among the best and most original creations available. They’re also incredibly addicting and well executed. PopCap’s most recent release is Bookworm Adventures Volume 2, a word puzzle game with RPG elements… Continue Reading »
Peggle and World of Warcraft collide in an unexpected manner
Love Peggle, but don’t want to actually pay for it? Congratulations, there’s a solution. To help promote the fact that the PopCap games Peggle and Bejeweled can be played in World of Warcraft, PopCap games and Blizzard Entertainment have created and released a free, 10 level Peggle game. Peggle: World… Continue Reading »
PlayStation Store Update: More bonus contents and packs available (June 14 to June 20, 2009)
This week’s PlayStation Store is featuring the game Heavy Weapon by PopCap Games rated E10+ on the PS3 for $9.99. This arcade-style game features the same arsenal of heavy artillery as the old PC version with 19 different missions and two difficulty levels pitting players against tanks, planes and even… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Peggle for Xbox Live
Peggle takes a simple idea of removing orange colored pegs and makes it increasingly addictive as time goes on. Available on Xbox Live for 800 MS points, Peggle is easily one of the most enjoyable experiences you will have regardless of whether you call yourself a casual or hardcore gamer.… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Peggle Dual Shot for DS
Confession time: I have never played Peggle before playing Peggle Dual Shot. I’ve spent the past few years since it was released listening to many of my friends, gamers and non-gamers alike, raving about this seemingly miraculous game. So when the opportunity presented itself to try Peggle Dual Shot, I… Continue Reading »
PopCap games coming to PlayStation Network
PopCap is known for creating some rather addictive puzzle games that can be played on PC or handheld devices such as an iPhone or DS. Thanks to a deal struck between Sony Online Entertainment and PopCap, five games will be coming to the PlayStation Network in the near future. Bejeweled… Continue Reading »
Happy Holidays! PopCap delivers a free Holiday 2008 level pack for Peggle Nights
Who likes free stuff? We like free stuff! Especially around the holidays. Apparently, PopCap understands this, as they have released a free Holiday 2008 level pack for Peggle Nights. Maybe the company realized that people might be (gasp) neglecting games and thought a freebie would lure people back. Its a… Continue Reading »
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