Buoyed by its success on Xbox Live Arcade, PopCap is moving off its casual gamer base to attract more core gamers - evidenced by its new deal with Valve to release 17 titles plus compilations over the Steam digital distribution network (best known for its first-person shooters). Due Aug. 30, the list will no doubt include cross-over hits Bejeweled 2, Feeding Frenzy and Zuma, each with the customary trial period for casual games. PopCap has about 30 titles, so expect all of the popular ones - except, perhaps, their recently axed online multiplayer games - to make the cut...
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