PopCap bringing Peggle to DS this winter

26 Comments by Justin McElroy Jul 24th 2008 9:00PM
Filed under: Nintendo DS, Puzzle

We allowed ourselves to get our hopes up for a DS version of the terrifyingly addictive Peggle earlier this year, only to have them crash down around us. Now though, it seems we can sweep up the pieces of our hopes, assemble them once again and send them flying on the back of a magical unicorn into a rainbow-filled sky: PopCap has confirmed a DS version of the game will arrive this winter.

If you've already played the game, you know it's a little like pachinko on crack or steroids or whatever drug means really fun and addictive. If you haven't played the game, then we'd urge you to think very carefully before starting, at least if you have any hopes of carrying on a normal life. Oh, and PopCap will also be bringing two seek-n-solve games, Amazing Adventures and Mystery PI to the system, not that you'll have time for them, what with all the Peggle.

Tags: peggle, popcap

(Page 1) Reader Comments

Fernando Rocker: Jul 24th 2008; 9:03PM

Digital crack on the go?

Yes please =p

required: Jul 24th 2008; 11:53PM

For those that already have Pachinko from 2004's Super Mario 64 DS, what does this have to offer?

Shagittarius: Jul 25th 2008; 11:18AM

Still only as much of a game as Pachinko ever was.

And just for JMcE: Still not a game! =)

idiot: Jul 25th 2008; 3:16PM

i admit it...i squealed out loud when i read this

mr mobius: Jul 24th 2008; 9:04PM

I could possibly be persuaded. It would need to be something amazing though considering it'll be the same as the PC Peggle.

Fernando Rocker: Jul 24th 2008; 9:09PM

I just read the full announcement... they are adding new features that “are not available on the PC, Mac or iPod version”.

I hope they add some online modes.

=p

Neebs: Jul 24th 2008; 9:22PM

Persuasion to me would be "it has Ode to Joy still"

Levi: Jul 24th 2008; 10:54PM

Mr. McElroy forgot to mention that this version is also going to be developed by Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Q Entertainment. I assure you, it will be amazing.

Keiichi: Jul 25th 2008; 4:37AM

Fernando: 'they are adding new features that “are not available on the PC, Mac or iPod version”.'

Three words: Peggle. Construction. Kit. That would have me squeeing like a rabid fangirl at a Jonny's gig.

I'm buying a pal's iPod Nano soon - so that'll be Peggle wherever I go on four formats when I buy this!

eldee: Jul 24th 2008; 9:13PM

i was really hoping they would've made more vertical stages.. they're not exactly taking advantage of the two screens with this version, so I'll probably pass.

Haggard: Jul 24th 2008; 9:14PM

It's not THAT addictive. You get a little tired of the gameplay once you've completed the main adventure thing.

Gavin: Jul 24th 2008; 10:13PM

Yeah, the PC game was fun as hell for about two days and then it got SOOOOOO repetitive that I doubt I've even loaded the game up again since I beat it. Once you finish the adventure mode there is pretty much nothing else to do with it.

velocitySTRIKE: Jul 24th 2008; 9:26PM

There aren't enough free games making their way to Nintendo systems nowadays.

I kid, this is super news. Next step is to see it on WiiWare with some connectivity between the two :)

FSK405K: Jul 24th 2008; 9:34PM

It prints money.

mr mobius: Jul 24th 2008; 9:42PM

Not quite. It has money in it though. Every peg you hit causes a pound coin to drop out of the gameboy advance slot in the DS.

nobody528: Jul 24th 2008; 9:54PM

*ecstasy

nicktherat: Jul 24th 2008; 11:54PM

god i can not wait to download this illegally off the pirates bay and play it on my r4ds. there, i said it, move on.... WEED BREAK BITCHES, btw, MGO updates are anal rapingly slow.

JangoGod: Jul 24th 2008; 11:58PM

I have the iPod version, very fun game.

Though, I haven't played it once since I beat it...

Vidikron (FU): Jul 25th 2008; 1:35AM

I love Peggle. This is good news.

Jacksons: Jul 25th 2008; 1:51AM

The flashy effects, sounds and colors define the game for me. If the crazy visuals get watered down too much, I'll pass. Here's hoping they somehow pull it off!

Alex: Jul 25th 2008; 2:12AM

They need to make a full version of Peggle Extreme, you know just a mod to skin the whole game in Valve apparel.

Hoffer: Jul 25th 2008; 5:47AM

I already have the iPod version. So, I doubt I'll buy this unless it offers something more.

I will buy the Xbox Live Arcade version whenever that shows up.

1ohanes: Jul 25th 2008; 5:58AM

What about Sequel? I want this Peggle nights badly!

Blazur: Jul 25th 2008; 9:13AM

Such a simple, yet addictive game. Zen Ball is the way to go!

mr nimblewick: Jul 25th 2008; 10:21AM

Zen ball? Tell you what, once you get some skill of your own, try out the spooky ball.

Mamba: Jul 26th 2008; 11:58AM

graphics suck on this

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