Plants vs. Zombies took the world by storm in the late 2000s with its charming gameplay, quirky theme, and massive appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon, spreading across platforms from PC to mobile and even home consoles. But behind its meteoric success, changes were brewing that would lead to its downfall. In this video, we dive deep into the history of Plants vs. Zombies, from its humble beginnings at PopCap Games to its transformation under Electronic Arts (EA).

00:00 – INTRODUCTION
00:58 – PART 1: POPCAP’S GOLDEN AGE
03:03 – PART 2: THE ELECTRONIC ARTS ACQUISITION
05:23 – PART 3: STRAYING FROM THE FORMULA
07:21 – PART 4: GEORGE FAN’S DEPARTURE
09:06 – PART 5: CANCELLATION OF PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES 3
10:25 – PART 6: LEGACY AND WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN

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25 October, 2024

Plants vs. Zombies took the world by storm in the late 2000s with its charming gameplay, quirky theme, and massive appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon, spreading across platforms from PC to mobile and even home consoles.