Puzzle Quest 2 Coming to the PC and Mobile Devices

Namco sent out a press release this afternoon announcing plans to bring Infinite Interactive’s Puzzle Quest 2 to the PC, iPhone, iPad, and other mobile devices later this year. The Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS versions still seem to be on track for a June 22nd release, though:

Namco Networks Brings Puzzle Questâ„¢ 2 to PC

The Sequel to the Award-Winning Puzzle Quest Fights Back with New Adventures and Features

SAN JOSE, Calif.–Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile, iPhone and PC games for mass-market casual gamers, will launch the PC version of Puzzle Questâ„¢ 2 in North America this summer and the mobile, iPhone and iPad versions later this year. Puzzle Quest 2, the sequel to the award-winning Puzzle Quest, is a Match 3 puzzle, fantasy and role-playing game developed by Infinite Interactive and produced by D3Publisher (D3P) where gamers reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutches of the demon Gorgon.

Gamers can play four distinct characters Templar, Sorcerer, Barbarian or Assassin that provide interesting twists on class-specific mechanics. While progressing, characters can be leveled up through the adventure in Story Mode, Instant Action, Tournament Mode or Multiplayer Mode. Other new game features include:

‘¢ Online Leaderboards players can experiences new levels of challenges with their customized characters;

‘¢ More active elements like swinging weapons with both hands, using sidekicks to access spells, and equipping shields to wield in battle;

‘¢ Tons of mini-games using a variety of puzzle activities that reward gamers with constant treasure and experience while introducing new challenges picking locks, bashing through doors and disarming traps;

‘¢ Puzzle Quest’s original, award-winning score blended with hundreds of hand-painted pieces of art, and new gem colors.

(Puzzle Quest is an award-winning franchise with numerous accolades like an Interactive Achievement Award for ‘˜Best Downloadable Game of the Year’ for Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords,) said David Schwartz, general manager of PC games, Namco Networks. (We’re excited to be working with D3P to introduce PC gamers to Puzzle Quest 2, a game that delivers everything you would expect from this impressive franchise.)

The PC game will be digitally distributed from Namcogames.com and other leading portals. A representative from Namco Networks will be at NAMCO BANDAI Games America’s booth (#835) during E3 Expo (June 15-17) to answer any questions related to the PC version of Puzzle Quest 2. For more information on Namco and its suite of casual PC games, please visit www.namcogames.com or NAMCO GAMES on Facebook.

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 Wiiâ„¢, Nintendo DSâ„¢, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360â„¢ 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.

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