23 Aug, 2010
Hit vegetation vs undead title Plants vs Zombies is heading to the Nintendo DS early January 2011. As well as the usual gameplay modes exclusive, and as yet un-announced features, will make it onto the DS in 2D.
The hugely popular iOS game is one of the many commercial successes on the iPhone and iPod Touch bringing in over $1 million for popcap in its first 9 days on sale. The title has already announced a port to Xbox Live Arcade due for release in September 2010 and this spread onto the DS for the US market marks the continued expansion of successful IPs from the iOS devices onto multiple platforms.
There is no news on release for outside the US at this point.
PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies(TM) Coming to Nintendo DS® in January 2011 for the North American Market
SEATTLE, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ — PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced plans to release its mega-seller Plants vs. Zombies(TM) for the Nintendo DS®, expected to arrive on North American store shelves in January 2011. GameStop, the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, is now taking pre-orders for the game, which will carry an SRP of US$19.95.
The DS adaptation will feature all of the engaging gameplay featured in the original version, including Adventure, Survival and Puzzle modes, and mini-games, as well as new and exclusive game content.
Since its debut in 2009, Plants vs. Zombies has become a global phenomenon, selling millions of units worldwide. Additionally, on the iPhone and iPod touch, the game generated over $1 million in revenue the first nine days it was available via iTunes, and remains near the top of both the iPhone and iPad sales charts. The XBLA adaptation, set for release next month, is anticipated to be one of the year’s most popular and successful titles for the console market.
About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106 and are available anytime, anywhere. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 300 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms.
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Once again, Valve games are a huge success! :D