It would seem that the guys at PopCap never get tired of innovating Bejeweled into new and wonderful types of games. Bejeweled 2 saw updated graphics, new gems and gameplay mechanics, whilst Bejeweled Twist changed the gameplay entirely from ordinary gem-swapping to crazy gem-twisting, once again changing the standard formula to bring players something fresh and exciting. Bejeweled Blitz is back to the ordinary gem swapping formula, but don't be fooled into thinking that you've seen it all before – you haven't. Hugely successful as a free game on Facebook, Blitz has now seen a full release on the PC.
GamaSutra - DeNA's Ben Cousins has been fascinated by digital games and their business model ever since he left Electronic Arts for Ngmoco -- and to start the Stockholm studio that would become Scattered Entertainment, staffed up with AAA talent from studios like Crytek and DICE. After four years heading up EA's free-to-play initiatives, Cousins was eager to pursue the model at a company that focused on digital 100 percent, not just as a strategy component.
AR: Bejeweled is an icon in gaming. It’s the definition of cross-platform fun, and since I played it on my Palm ages ago, it dates me. It’s the perfect time killer, and has the benefit of appealing to folks from all generations.
With so many people getting involved in games like Farmville 2 and SimCity Social and higher quality titles like PixelJunk Monsters, Outernauts and You Don't Know Jack showing up, the stigma that used to surround Facebook gamers is starting to face.
