Bejeweled 3 puzzles PC players on December 7 @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on November 01, 2010

News: Say goodbye to worktime productivity.

Since the release of Bejeweled 2 2004, PopCap Games has released two spinoffs of the classic puzzle series (Blitz and Twist) as well as bringing the game to new platforms like the PSN, XBLA and iPhone. Now, the developer is finally ready to announce Bejeweled 3, which will be available for the PC on December 7.

Retailing for $19.95, Bejeweled 3 will bring Zen Mode, Quest Mode and four new ways to play Bejeweled that are known as "Secret Games." Here's everything PopCap plans to add to Bejeweled 3:

Classic: Play the most popular puzzle game of the century, with powerful new gems and new ultra-smooth gameplay

Quest: Journey through 40 magical puzzles in this multifaceted Bejeweled challenge!

Zen: Personalize your experience with ambient sounds and binaural beats Ч a revolutionary new way to relax!

Lightning: Charge up with a heart-pounding, beat-the-clock bout of gem-blasting fun!

Secret Games: Unlock 4 all-new games including Butterflies and Ice Storm
Badges: Earn up to 65 badges to prove your skills

High-definition graphics and high-fidelity audio: Bejeweled is now more dazzling than ever before!

Ultra-smooth gameplay: Make multiple matches while new gems fall into place

"The challenge in creating a new version of Bejeweled is to innovate and keep it fresh and exciting without losing touch with the game-play that millions of people love. So we're very careful when we make changes to the core game, which is why it can take so long!" said Jason Kapalka, co-founder and chief creative officer at PopCap and co-creator of Bejeweled. "We've worked hard to make sure Bejeweled 3 retains the classic appeal of the earlier games while bringing a host of exciting new features to the table."

We'll have more soon.