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PopCap Bringing Zuma Blitz To Facebook
PopCap is basically the master of casual games, and they've already had a Facebook hit with Bejeweled Blitz. Now another one of their popular games, Zuma, will also be getting a Blitz makeover for Facebook.
Zuma Bitz is planned to launch via a beta on Facebook in three weeks. PopCap will continue adding features to the game over time rather than launching with it completed.
PopCap's main focus is creating the first version of Zuma with multiplayer and social features. As such, expected updates include tournaments, leaderboards, new levels, and more. The game will also implement an experience point system that unlocks new features as you progress and a virtual currency system that allows you to purchase in-game power-ups.
PopCap's Garth Chouteau clarified that the virtual currency will be in-game only initially, but that could change eventually.
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