PopCap's first game, a gem-swapping game called Bejeweled, has sold more than 50 million units and was awarded the Computer Gaming Hall of Fame in 2002. PopCap specializes in 'casual' games, and often allows people to play their games for free during a brief trial period before the game must be purchased. As of July 12, 2011, PopCap was acquired by Electronic Arts and is now a subsidiary of one of the leading game development companies. It was founded on Jby John Vechey, Brian Fiete, and Jason Kapalka, and currently employs more than 400 people. PopCap Games, or simply known as PopCap, is an American video game development and publishing subsidiary company based in Seattle, Washington.
