PopCap Games Launches Plants vs. Zombies? for Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone

PopCap Games Launches Plants vs. Zombies(TM) for Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone

DUBLIN, June 23, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Mobile Gaming Leader Expands Footprint in Smartphone Market

    PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the
global launch of mega-hit game Plants vs. Zombies(TM) 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 EUR4.99
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, includingAdventure, 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(R), has
sold more than 50 million units.

    The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at
http://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.

    Windows Phone, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

   
    UK/EMEA:
    Cathy Orr
    corr@popcap.com
    +353-1-646-8107

Source: PopCap Games International

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