[July 29, 2004] PopCap Games Signs Deal With MumboJumbo To Distribute Topselling Online Games in Retail Outlets; Online Chart Topper, ''Zuma Deluxe'' Coming to Retail This Holiday Season SEATTLE & DALLAS --(Business Wire)-- July 29, 2004 -- PopCap Games(TM), Inc. a leading provider of downloadable games today announced that it has signed a distribution deal with MumboJumbo(TM), LLC. The terms of the three-year agreement grant MumboJumbo the exclusive worldwide rights to distribute Zuma Deluxe(TM) and Rocket Mania(TM) to the retail channel. "PopCap Games has a tremendous following among online casual gamers," said Brian Fiete, founder and CEO of PopCap Games. "We're excited to extend this partnership with MumboJumbo and expect to expand that fan base based on MumboJumbo's distribution success." The two PopCap titles appeal to a wide range of players due to the easy-to-learn, yet challenging gameplay. In Zuma Deluxe, players complete a variety of levels by skillfully shooting colored balls into groups of the same color to make them disappear. Rocket Mania Deluxe offers puzzle fans a chance to flip fuses and send off rockets. "Zuma Deluxe is the breakout game of 2004, offering over 20 levels of play, stunning tribal sounds and tunes, and the most addictive game play for the casual gamer," said Mark Cottam, CEO of MumboJumbo. "Fans of action-puzzlers will find adventure that they may not be able to break away from." Zuma Deluxe and Rocket Mania Deluxe are due out in late August and will be available nationally from top retail outlets. Both products are rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB. Zuma Deluxe will carry a suggested retail price of $19.99 and Rocket Mania Deluxe will be available in jewel case for $9.99 (SRP). About PopCap Games, Inc. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap Games creates simple yet compelling web-based games that anyone can enjoy. PopCap has delivered over 10 million downloads of its Deluxe version games such as Bejeweled, Bookworm, and Zuma to satisfied players worldwide. For more information about PopCap, please visit www.popcap.com. About MumboJumbo MumboJumbo is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Developers, LLC. Based in Dallas, TX, MumboJumbo is a publisher of entertainment software for Windows and Java-based downloadable puzzle games. For more information about MumboJumbo, please visit www.mumbojumbo.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]