The PvZ World Expands with an Immersive Action Game Full of Surprises
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PopCap Games, a worldwide leader in mobile and social games and a
division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today introduced Plants
vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare exclusively first on Xbox One, the
all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and the Xbox
360® videogame and entertainment system. Plants vs.
Zombies Garden Warfare is a stunning new game originated from the
famed PvZ franchise that faithfully pays homage to the action genre
while retaining the signature quirky humor, depth and accessibility fans
expect from a PvZ game. Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare will
launch in spring 2014.
"The Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare team has worked
tirelessly to bring fans a totally engaging action game,” said Brian
Lindley, Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare Producer at PopCap. “We have
worked hard to combine the best of Plants vs. Zombies and action
gameplay to create a whole new experience."
Powered by the advanced Frostbite™ 3 engine, Plants vs.
Zombies Garden Warfare delivers an explosive new action experience
in a massive, three-dimensional world blooming with color and combat.
Featuring 4-player co-op, 24-player competitive modes and more, players
will blast zombies, plants and new characters across a richly animated,
mine-blowing PvZ landscape.
“Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare takes the PvZ experience to
amazing new gameplay territory while retaining the core characteristics
beloved by legions of fans,” said Jon David, Plants vs. Zombies
Executive Producer at PopCap. “This is a massive year for PvZ with the
recent release of Plants vs. Zombies Adventures, the mid-July
arrival of Plants vs. Zombies 2 and now with Plants vs. Zombies
Garden Warfare for next-generation platforms and PC."
Highlighted Features in Plants vs. Zombies
Garden Warfare Include:
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Powerful new plants and zombies with a wide variety of abilities
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Choose your side, plants or zombies, in 24-player battle mode
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Join forces with friends in 4-player online cooperative mode
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Personalize your favorite plants and zombies with hundreds of unique
items and customizations
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Features over 10 unique multiplayer and cooperative battlegrounds
About PopCap
PopCap Games is the leading global developer, publisher and operator of
casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to
all ages across PC, mobile, social and other platforms. Based in
Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000, was acquired by
Electronic Arts in 2011, and has a worldwide staff of more than 400
people in Seattle, San Francisco, and Shanghai.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 285 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
PopCap, Plants vs. Zombies, The Sims, Need for Speed, Mass Effect and
Battlefield are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. and its
subsidiaries. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their
respective owners and used with permission. Xbox and Xbox One are
trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
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