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How PopCap Acquired EA

6:40AM October 13, 2011 | Kirk Hamilton

At GDC online this morning, PopCap co-founder John Vechey gave a keynote in which he discussed PopCap evolution from a PC game company into a social game company, and how embracing change has allowed them to grow and thrive in a shifting industry. The largest change, he said, came from PopCap’s acquisition by EA earlier this year. More »

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Xbox.com Now Has Games For Your Browser

7:15PM July 20, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Presumably as part of the coming together of Games for Windows and Xbox.com, you can now play four free “trial” games (ie demos) on the Xbox 360′s homepage, right in your browser, no install necessary. The games are Plants vs Zombies, Bejeweled 3, Zuma’s Revenge and Text Twist 2. [Xbox] More »

In Real Life

Zombies Welcome Their New EA Masters, Do Not Wish To Eat Their Brains At All

7:40AM July 13, 2011 | Mike Fahey

The undead people behind one of PopCap’s most popular games, Plants Vs Zombies, welcome EA’s acquisition of their parent company with open arms, open mouths, and jagged, ichor-dripping teeth.

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Masterchef’s Mat Beyer: Angry Birds “Pisses Me Off”, Is All About Plants vs Zombies

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10:15AM July 7, 2011 | Mark Serrels

Mat Beyer was controversially removed from the show Masterchef for secretly hanging on to his iPhone during the contest, but speaking to PopSugar, Mat was keen to set a few things straight. He was not playing Angry Birds, apparently he hates Angry Birds. He’s all about Plants vs Zombies. More »

In Real Life

Who Said Plants Are Immune To The Zombie Plague?

2:40AM July 7, 2011 | Mike Fahey

When you get bitten by a zombie, you turn into a zombie. It’s one of the cardinal rules of the undead, but what if you’re a sentient plant? Are you immune? Says who? More »

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Plants Vs Zombies Singer Only Wants You Gone

1:00AM May 18, 2011 | Mike Fahey

Plants Vs Zombies songstress Laura Shigihara was so impressed by Jonathan Coulton’s ending theme “Want You Gone” that she recorded what might be the most adorable version of the song committed to YouTube video. More »

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You’ll Never Play Unauthorised Arcade Version Of Plants Vs Zombies

2:40AM March 29, 2011 | Mike Fahey

What kind of relationship does Shunxiang Technology have with Planets Vs Zombies developer PopCap Games? None whatsoever, but that isn’t stopping the former from releasing an arcade version of the latter’s popular tower defence game in China. More »

Mobile

PopCap Discounts All iOS Games, Donates Sales To Japan Relief

1:00AM March 19, 2011 | Brian Crecente

Games like Bejeweled, Bookworm, Chuzzle, Peggle and Plants vs Zombies are getting a price drop for 48 hours to raise funds for earthquake-stricken Japan. Partnering with the Red Cross, PopCap will donate all of its revenues from the sale, which begins Saturday March 19 at 9am AEDT and ends 7pm AEDT on Sunday March 20. iPad games will be $2.49 and iPhone games $1.19. Get ‘em while they’re hot and helping folks.

In Real Life

The Art, Food And Drinks Of Plants Vs Zombies

5:30AM March 10, 2011 | Brian Crecente

Last week’s PopCap Games party at the Game Developers Conference wasn’t just a chance to indulge in Plants Vs Zombies drinks and snacks while watching flowers cavort around the packed room. It was also a chance to check out some really neat concept art from the game and, you now, talk to people. More »

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Plants Vs. Zombies Go Go Dancers

2:00AM March 3, 2011 | Brian Crecente

Go go dancing sunflowers and pea-shooters caroused at Pop Cap Games’ party last night, chasing and being chased by big-headed zombies among party goers. More »