PopCap(TM) to Launch Peggle(TM) and Peggle Nights Add-On for the PlayStation(R)Network and Peggle Nights Content Pack on Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade
By Popcap Games International, PRNETuesday, November 17, 2009
Blockbuster Franchise Delivers Compelling Gameplay and Non-Stop Multiplayer Action
DUBLIN, November 18 - PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of broadly appealing
video games, today announced it is expanding its blockbuster Peggle(TM)
franchise with Peggle and the Peggle(TM) Nights add-on for the
PlayStation(R)Network as well as the Peggle Nights content pack for Xbox
LIVE(R) Arcade (XBLA). A cult fan favorite among hardcore gamers and casual
players alike, Peggle and the Peggle Nights add-on pack, published by Sony
Online Entertainment (SOE), can be purchased beginning November 19 from the
PlayStation(R)Store for US $9.99 and US $4.99, respectively. The Peggle
Nights content pack for XBLA will be available for download November 18 for
400 Microsoft points (US $5.00).
Since its introduction in February 2007, the Peggle series — inspired by
the classic gameplay of pinball and pachinko — has been downloaded more than
60 million times for PC/Web and has garnered more than a dozen awards from
leading industry critics. After launching on XBLA earlier this year, Peggle
again received top accolades, becoming an instant best-seller with the
addition of its wildly popular, multiplayer Peg Party mode.
"Peggle has become a cult gaming phenomenon, blowing away our original
expectations for the game," stated Ed Allard, vice president of strategic
development at PopCap. "With these latest game installments, we're delivering
even more features that appeal to diehard enthusiasts with hours of great
gameplay, competitive multiplayer experiences and community elements that the
PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE communities should really enjoy."
Peggle and Peggle Nights Add-On Pack for PlayStation Network
The PlayStation Network edition of Peggle brings all the compelling
gameplay action of the original PC version, including 55 levels of
ball-bouncing madness, 10 unlockable Peggle Masters, Quick Play mode, Duel
mode, and 75 Challenge mode levels. For non-stop competitive action, players
can choose from two multiplayer options: two-player Duel mode, or Peg Party
mode, where up to four players can compete against one another
simultaneously.
Peggle Nights, the award-winning follow up to Peggle, transports players
into the 'dream worlds' of each of the Peggle Masters. With five beautifully
rendered and themed levels for each character's secret dreams and
aspirations, Peggle Nights also introduces Marina, an eleventh Peggle Master.
The Peggle Nights add-on* for PlayStation Network allows players to enjoy all
the levels and challenges in the original PC version of the game and more: 60
levels of Peggle Nights content in the exclusive multiplayer modes; Peggle
Nights Adventure mode, including the Nights story; 60 Peggle Nights
Challenges; the trophy room; adventure statistics; and three new PlayStation
Network trophies.
Additionally, the PlayStation Network versions of Peggle and Peggle
Nights offer Remote Play capability and XMB(TM) support, allowing gamers to
stream their own music during gameplay as well as view and play Peggle and
Peggle Nights on the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and PSP(R)
(PlayStation(R)Portable) go system. Players can also take advantage of
YouTube integration to upload and share replay videos of their best and
wildest shots and scores.
Peggle Nights Content Pack for Xbox LIVE
Peggle Nights is also being offered as premium downloadable content for
Peggle on XBLA*, the phenomenally popular game hit launched on Xbox LIVE
Arcade last spring. Peggle Nights features all the great gameplay of the
original PC version and more, including new Peggle Master, Marina, as well as
the ability to battle friends and foes, and compare Peggle prowess in the
four-player Peg Party and two-player Duel modes. The game also features 60
Peggle Nights levels for multiplayer over Xbox LIVE and all single
player/local modes; the Peggle Nights Adventure mode, including the Nights
story; 60 Peggle Nights Challenges; the trophy room; adventure statistics;
and three new Xbox achievements.
The Peggle family of games is available across numerous platforms,
including PC, Mac, Web, video iPod, iPod(R) Touch, iPhone(TM), 650 models of
mobile feature phones and smartphones, Nintendo DS, the PlayStation Network,
and Xbox LIVE Arcade.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in
massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players
around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the
personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its
blockbuster franchise EverQuest(R), its successful online trading card game
Legends of Norrath(R), as well as the recent kids' phenomenon Free
Realms(TM), SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players
worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin,
Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging,
high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all
platforms and audiences.
About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE is the largest gaming and entertainment network and delivers
more entertainment than any device connected to the television, including
movies, TV, music and games. Xbox LIVE is also the only entertainment service
to provide instant on 1080p streaming HD video from Zune video. With an
active community of more than 20 million people across 26 countries, Xbox
LIVE lets you play the best games, enjoy the largest on-demand library and,
coming soon, listen to millions of songs - all while connecting to friends
anytime. An Xbox LIVE Gold membership provides you with exclusive benefits
and premium access to entertainment from the top studios and services, all in
one place. More information about Xbox LIVE can be found online at
www.xbox.com/live.
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 240 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(R), has sold more than 25 million units across all
platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are
played on the Web, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones,
smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone and more), popular game consoles
and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only "casual games"
developer with leading market share across all major sales channels,
including Web portals, retail stores, mobile phones, MP3 players, and game
devices.
*The Peggle Nights add-on pack for PlayStation Network and the Peggle
Nights content pack for XBLA require purchase of Peggle PlayStation Network
/XBLA.
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Press Contacts: Garth Chouteau garth@popcap.com +1-415-602-8147 Laurie Thornton laurie@radiatepr.com +1-650-654-2660 Jordan Fraser jfraser@soe.sony.com +1-858-577-3268
Press Contacts: Garth Chouteau, garth at popcap.com, +1-415-602-8147; Laurie Thornton, laurie at radiatepr.com, +1-650-654-2660; Jordan Fraser, jfraser at soe.sony.com, +1-858-577-3268
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