PopCap Games, maker of some of the world’s most popular video games, today announced its Plants vs. Zombies HD app for iPad is now available on the App Store. Since its introduction on the iPhone and iPod touch in February, Plants vs. Zombies has sold more than 650,000 units. With this latest adaptation, PopCap is propelling the Plants vs. Zombies franchise to new heights – delivering even more great gameplay and exclusive features tuned specifically for iPad. The Plants vs. Zombies HD app for iPad is available for US$9.99 from the App Store on iPad, or at: www.itunes.com/appstore/. "The iPad … Continue reading PopCap Launches Plants Vs. Zombies HD For iPad →

PopCap Games, maker of some of the world's most popular video games, today announced that the iPhone and iPod touch adaptation of its award-winning game Plants vs. Zombies sold more than 300,000 units in its first nine days of availability, setting a new record for App Store launches. Plants vs. Zombies shot to number one in the units sold and "top grossing" App Store charts within 24 hours of its launch and remained there until yesterday. At a retail price point of US$2.99, Plants vs. Zombies for iPhone/touch has already grossed more than US$1 million. PopCap also revealed that its … Continue reading PopCap's Plants Vs. Zombies Becomes Top iPhone App →

Funcom is pleased to announce the establishment of a new development studio in Montréal, Canada, where it will build a strong and competent development team that will work on several games in the Funcom portfolio. Besides tapping into the excellent talent pool available in the region, Funcom will also move a certain number of key personnel over to the new studio. "Montréal has established itself as one of the world's most important locations for video game production, and we are looking forward to taking part in that success," says Funcom CEO Trond Arne Aas. "In addition to strengthening our North … Continue reading Funcom Opens New Montréal Studio →

Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC: PLGC.OB), an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Pan-European Distribution Agreement with Koch Media GmBH. This Pan-European Distribution Agreement marks a significant step forward in the evolution of Playlogic following the launch of a new North American Publishing Office and the recent iPhone announcement. As part of the Distribution Agreement, Koch Media GmBH will handle the distribution of Playlogic's 2009 Line Up including Infernal: Hell's Vengeance (Xbox 360), Aliens in the Attic (Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2), Obscure: The Aftermath (PSP) and the hugely anticipated Hack … Continue reading Playlogic And Koch Media Ink Deal →

With two million Danish crowns now available for the first time to Nordic game developers, no less than 55 Nordic game companies have applied to the Nordic Game Program for development funding. The Nordic Game Program is a part of the cultural cooperation between the Nordic countries and is financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers. The application deadline for Nordic development support was Friday, 30 June, and early in the day it was clear that the number of participating companies far exceeded expectations. "We knew that a number of Nordic companies were planning to apply, but 55 applications nonetheless … Continue reading Nordic Game Developers Getting Government Funding →