What happened to Bookworm by PopCap?

One of my favourite ever games, released during the peak of PopCap’s glory days, is simply gone. Not just no longer on sale, but seemingly erased from history, from the current timeline. Bookworm Adventures (and it’s sequel), the adorable word-spelling combat game, has been Shazammed right out of existence.

Does EA own PopCap?

As we initially reported a few weeks ago, EA has acquired PopCap Games. The acquisition price is $650 million plus $100 million stock and a multi-year earn-out. The total acquisition price is as much as $1.3 billion. PopCap Games is the company behind such hits as Plants vs Zombies, Zuma and Bejeweled.

Why was PopCap sold EA?

“We picked EA because they have recast their culture around making great digital games,” said PopCap CEO, David Roberts. “By working with EA, we’ll scale our games and services to deliver more social, mobile, casual fun to an even bigger, global audience.”

What happened to Peggle?

Starting today, Plants vs. Zombies ( paid iOS, paid Andriod), Peggle Classic (iOS), and Solitaire Blitz (iOS) will be removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. We hope you enjoyed playing and that you’ll try some of our other great games like Plants vs. Zombies (free), Plants vs.

Can you still play PopCap Games?

Unfortunately, PopCap Games retired many of their games over the years, and since EA acquired the company in 2011, almost every attempt to play an old PopCap Games title redirects you to EA.com where there’s little help in finding a valid link where you can play or download the game for free.

Can you still get bookworm?

Bookworm HD is now available to play! In this classic word game from PopCap, help feed Lex the Bookworm’s appetite by linking letters to create words.

Is PopCap still in business?

U.S. PopCap Games, Inc. is an American video game developer based in Seattle, and a subsidiary of Electronic Arts. PopCap was sold to Electronic Arts in 2011, to which the company had shifted to mobile and mostly free-to-play games.

Is Peggle still available?

A mobile version of Peggle was previously available for free in the App Store in both territories. According to Kotaku, however, that version has since been replaced with a free-to-play version in which players can purchase more balls or lives to progress. The old version is no longer available.

When did EA buy PopCap?

July 2011
EA bought PopCap in July 2011 for $650 million off the back of the success of Bejeweled, Plants vs. Zombies and Peggle. Vechey said he was “very glad” EA bought the company he co-founded in 2000.

Where can I play Bookworm Adventures?

Amazon.com: Bookworm Adventures – PC : Video Games.

How do you get bookworm?

How to Become a Bookworm

1. Find your reading nook. The first step to falling in love with books again is finding your perfect reading spot and making it your own.
2. Take advice from others.
3. Make it a date.
4. Always have a book on hand.
5. Mix it up!
6. Give yourself a break.
7. Join a book club.