Namco Networks Launches PC Version Of Puzzle Quest 2 In North America
NAMCO NETWORKS LAUNCHES PC VERSION OF PUZZLE QUEST™ 2 IN NORTH AMERICA
Follows D3Publisher’s Recent Release on Xbox LIVE® Arcade and Nintendo DS™
SAN JOSE, Calif., August 12, 2010—Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile, iPhone, iPad and PC games for mass-market casual gamers, today announced the availability of Puzzle Quest™ 2 on PC. The match-3 puzzle, fantasy and role-playing game will be available across multiple platforms, including mobile, iPhone and iPad later this year. Puzzle Quest 2 was developed by Infinite Interactive and produced by D3Publisher (D3P).
In the newest rendition of the Puzzle Quest series, players assume the role of a Templar, Sorcerer, Barbarian or Assassin, and enter a journey to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from Gorgon, the evil demon. Puzzle Quest 2 allows players to level up their character to progress through the immersive adventure in Story Mode or dive into Instant Action or TournamentMode for a rich and diverse gameplay experience.
“Similar to the Xbox LIVE® and Nintendo DS™ versions D3P recently announced, the PC version of Puzzle Quest 2 is designed for all players of all skill levels—it’s simple to learn but difficult to master,” stated David Schwartz, general manager of PC Games, Namco Networks. “This component of the game makes it fun and accessible for casual and hardcore gamers, with both single player and multiplayer action.”
“The winning formula of the match-3 puzzle board action blended with a deep role-playing adventure in Puzzle Quest 2 has proven to be successful for Nintendo DS and Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 with numerous achievements including an IGN Editors’ Choice Award,” said Bill Anker , vice president of business development and licensing, D3P. “The PC version of Puzzle Quest 2 will for sure please fans as it adds to the overall experience thatplayers have come to enjoy in the Puzzle Quest franchise.”
The PC game is currently available exclusively on Steam’s website for $19.99. The mobile, iPhone and iPad versions of Puzzle Quest 2 are slated for winter 2010, making it accessible across multiple platforms. For more information about Namco and its suite of casual PC games, please visit www.namcogames.com or NAMCO GAMES on Facebook. Additional details on Puzzle Quest 2 can be found on www.puzzle-quest.com or on the game’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PuzzleQuest2).
About Namco Networks
Namco Networks America Inc., a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., is a worldwide leader in cutting-edge, digitally distributed casual entertainment including mobile, iPhone and casual PC games. More information about Namco Networks products can be found on namcogames.com, Facebook or Twitter.
About D3Publisher
D3Publisher is a video game publisher for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, the PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system,PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., and Japan. The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine®. For more information about D3Publisher, please visit: www.d3publisher.us.
Puzzle Quest™ 2 and its associated characters and names are trademarks of Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd. and used under license. D3Publisher and its logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D3Publisher of America, Inc. Developed by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd. Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd and its logos are trademarks of Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
