PopCap Games has announced that they are launching Bejeweled Legend, their first game designed for the Japanese market. The puzzle game will launch on Gree and will have a pirate-themed story with RPG progression.
“PopCap is already enjoying considerable success in Japan, and Bejeweled Legend is an opportunity to take our biggest franchise to the next level in this market,” said Yohei Ogura, Sales and Marketing Manager for PopCap Japan. “We are excited to bring the most regionally-customized adaptations of our hit franchise to Japanese audiences.
“Bejeweled is PopCap’s best-known and most successful franchise to date,” added Shigenori Araki, Executive Creative Director for PopCap Asia/Pacific. “We have adapted this beloved game in a unique way for Japanese audiences. It was both a huge responsibility and shows PopCap’s commitment to develop highly polished games in Japan for Japan.”
