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PopCap’s Entry Into the DSiWare Market Delivers Depth, Value and Great Gameplay

SEATTLE, Washington – November 30, 2009 – PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of the world’s most widely played video games, today announced the launch of Bookworm™ for NintendoDSiWare, a new adaptation of one of PopCap’s most successful franchises and the most popular, multiplatform digital word games in history. Marking PopCap’s entry into the DSiWare™ category, this version of Bookworm delivers the highest caliber of gameplay available in a downloadable title that has been optimized for the Nintendo DSiWare platform. The game is available now at Nintendo’s online shop for 500 DSi Points (U.S. $5.00). Bookworm will be followed by an all-new adaptation of Bejeweled Twist™ for DSiWare later this fall.

“We’re leading our foray into the DSiWare market with Bookworm – a game loaded with deep, classic gameplay action that we believe raises the bar for what should be offered in Nintendo’s online store,” said Ed Allard, vice president of strategic development at PopCap. “We’re bringing quality, value and tremendous fun in this downloadable adaptation of Bookworm that’s sure to provide many hours of enjoyment and challenge to DS players everywhere.”

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Videos

Flipnote Week 11/30
Flipnote Studio with Jon Heder
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Super Fun 3
Need for Speed Nitro Dubai Video
What’s New at Animal Crossing City Folk December
NHL 2K10 Opus Video
Copter Crisis Info Video
Christmas Clix Info
Disney The Princess and the Frog TV Spot
Might and Magic Clash of Heroes Reveal Video
Planet 51 Launch Video
Daniel X – Teaser Video
Karaoke Revolution TV Spot
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Info Video
F1 2009 Singapore Video

Demos (Expire 12/6)

James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
Cooking Mama 3: Shop and Chop
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games – Bobsleigh Race
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Madagascar Kartz Demo

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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo’s internal tracking numbers show that the company sold more than 1.5 million Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ video game systems combined in the United States during Thanksgiving Week. That works out to more than 150 Nintendo systems sold every minute continuously for the week – or more than 2.5 every second.

Nintendo estimates that during the week:

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WiiWare

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 4 – 319 blocks
Copter Crisis – 292 blocks
Christmas Clix – 261 blocks
My Zoo – 255 blocks

VC

Solomon’s Key – 49 blocks
The Combatribes – 23 blocks

DSiWare

Foto Face: The Face Stealer Strikes – 122 blocks
Bookworm – 52 blocks
Sudoku Challenge! – 48 blocks
Master of Illusion Express: Mind Probe – 13 blocks

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“Technology actually was not a major concern for us when we decided to use the train. In The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, the boat was the key mode of transportation. Now that Spirit Tracks takes place on land, we needed a new way for players to get around, and felt that the train offered the best sense of exploration and discovery. We don’t think it feels out of place in the game world. Trains are also a popular mode of transportation in Japan. My children and I still feel a great sense of adventure when we ride trains in Japan. Regarding use of other forms in technology in the future, as long it adds to the overall game experience and is something we feel the player would enjoy, we wouldn’t be afraid to implement it. As a matter of fact, we have used the Hook Shot in several previous games, which would be considered a very modern type of technology, even by today’s standards.” – Eiji Aonuma

When you think about all of the Zelda games, the technology used in the series has become more modernized as additional titles were released. To be honest, I was a little surprised when the first trailer of Spirit Tracks was released, which showcased the train. Is there any piece of technology in particular you guys would like to see in a Zelda game?

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CAMBRIDGE – November 30, 2009 – Put yourself closer to the action with a more intimate viewpoint of the gem-studded match-3 video game Puzzle Quest 2, announced today for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Nintendo DS™. Puzzle Quest 2 combines its trademark style with an enhanced real-time experience using all-new weapons, spells, and shields that make every decision meaningful and never passive in the deepest puzzle adventure yet. Named one of GamePro’s “Top Upcoming Sequels of 2010”, Puzzle Quest 2 is scheduled for release in spring 2010 from D3Publisher.

“Puzzle Quest is an award winning franchise with numerous accolades including an Interactive Achievement Award for “Best Downloadable Game of the Year” for Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of product development, D3P. “Puzzle Quest 2 returns with a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for gamers of all levels as the ultimate delivery system for the mental release puzzle gamers seek.”

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Whether you succumbed to a food coma, found yourself trapped at the mall or just planted yourself in front of the television, clearly you need a break from the exhausting holiday weekend. And Nintendo is here to help, with 10 downloadable games sure to provide a welcome distraction. WiiWare™ brings the latest installment in the gripping Tales of Monkey Island series, while Nintendo DSiWare™ serves up some magic along with the popular Bookworm™ and Foto Face: The Face Stealer Strikes, a game starring … you. And don’t forget to take a trip down memory lane with two Virtual Console™ classics – one from Super NES™ and one from the arcades.

For you Flipnote Studio™ fans, there’s something “dynamite” on the Nintendo Channel and the Flipnote Hatena Web site this week, so be sure to check it out. You can also watch and download Flipnotes created by renowned artists like Aardman Animations LTD. at the new Flipnote Central section.

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First day sales from 11/19 were conspicuously absent last week. However, the numbers have finally been reported and show sell-through rates. We’ve posted the figures below.

Left 4 Dead 2 (360) – 18,000 (65%)
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time (PS3) – 10,000 (32%)
Taiko no Tatsujin Wii 2 (Wii) – SA 9,800 (8%) / BE 4,200 (3%)
Dorabase 2 (DS) – 8,000 (12%)
Armored Core Silent Line Portable (PSP) – 7,900 (26%)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (DS) – 7,400 (6%)
Metal Fight Beyblade (DS) – 2,400 (9%)
Calling (Wii) – 1,100 (23%)
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier (PSP) – 1,100 (14%)

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Best Buy

Buy 1, Get 1 50% off the following games:

– Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Arcade Attack
– Spongebob: Truth or Square
– World of Zoo
– Chaotic: Shadow Warriors
– Hello Kitty Party
– Jonas
– A Christmas Carol
– Battle of Giants: Dragons
– Imagine: Babyz Fashion
– Marvel Super Hero Squad
– Scrabble
– Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
– Scribblenauts
– Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized
– Imagine: Fashion Designer: World Tour
– Spore Hero Arena
– TouchMaster 3
– Cars: Race O Rama
– The Legendary Starfy
– Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
– Petz: Nursery
– MySims Agents
– Hasbro Family Game Night
– Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter
– Style Savvy
– Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
– Petz: Hamsterz Superstarz
– Gardening Mama
– Dora Puppy
– WireWay
– Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
– Bakugan: Battle Brawlers: Collector’s Edition
– Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story

Target

Scribblenauts (DS) – $19
LEGO: Battles (DS) – $19
Kiby Super Star Ultra (DS) – $19
Imagine: Fashion Designer World tour (DS) – $19
Petz Nursery (DS) – $19
Style Lab: Jewelry Design (DS) – $19
Magagascar Kartz (Wii) – $29
EA Sports Active: More Workouts (Wii) – $29
Super Hero Squad (Wii) – $29
Just Dance (Wii) – $29
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Wii) – $29
Metroid Prime Trilogy (Wii) – $29