PopCap commits to DSiWare

Peggle and Bejeweled publisher PopCap is to bring a number of its franchises to Nintendo’s handheld download service DSiWare. The first release, Bookworm, is out today, and adapts one of the hugely successful company’s most popular titles.

“We’re leading our foray into the DSiWare market with Bookworm – a game loaded with deep, classic gameplay action that we believe raises the bar for what should be offered in Nintendo’s online store,” said Ed Allard, vice president of strategic development at PopCap. “We’re bringing quality, value and tremendous fun in this downloadable adaptation of Bookworm that’s sure to provide many hours of enjoyment and challenge to DS players everywhere.”