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{{Investigation|Check all versions of all of popcap's games}}
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===Background===
'''PopCap Games''' is an American video game company that was founded in 2000 by John Vechey, Brian Fiete, and Jason Kapalka. In 2012, PopCap was acquired by [[Electronic Arts]]. It is best known for producing the ''Bejeweled'', ''Bookworm, Peggle'' and ''Plants vs. Zombies'' franchises, among others.
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|PopCap Games (2000).png|1st Logo (November 9, 2000–June 11, 2003)
|PopCap Games (2009) (from Plants vs. Zombies) (Credit - Plants vs. Zombies Wiki).jpg|2nd Logo (February 25, 2003–April 1, 2024)
|2021-10-27 (3).png|3rd Logo (February 24, 2012–)
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===1st Logo (November 9, 2000-June 11, 2003)===
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Cap", "PopCap Cap", "Primitive Cap"
'''LogoVisuals:''' On a black background, the words "{{color|red|'''''Pop'''''}}" and "{{color|red|'''''Cap'''''}}" come from the left and right respectively to form the PopCap wordmark and a {{color|gold|yellow}} circle with a {{color|red}} inner line. Finally, the word "{{color|red|'''''GAMES'''''}}" emerges from the top, stacked by letter next to the logo.
'''FX/SFXTechnique:''' Decent,2D but outdated 2Dcomputer animation.
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' None.
'''Availability:''' Rare. Made its first appearance on ''Diamond Mine'' and its last appearance on ''Typing Shark''. It only appears on the Java versions however, as other versions remove the logo.
===2nd Logo (February 25, 2003- JanuaryApril 301, 20132024)=== ▼'''Editor's Note:''' None.
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'''Visuals:'''
▲===2nd Logo (February 25, 2003-January 30, 2013)===
* '''First:''' On a black background, there is a redone version of the previous logo, where the circle is metallic blue with a silver outline. Also, "GAMES" is enclosed in the circle, causing the "PopCap" text to be pushed left.
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* ''' LogoSecond (February 27, 2009-November 15, 2011):''' On a blue background with stars, the word "{{color|red|'''''Pop'''''}}" falls and "{{color|red|'''''Cap'''''}}" rises to form the PopCap logo, which then shakes and some pixie dust appears and the background turns white. ▼
'''Nicknames:''' "The Cap II", "PopCap Cap II", "The Cap is Staring at You...", "The Cap of Plastering"
* ''' LogoThird (''Bejeweled 3'' custom variant) (October 11, 2011):''' WeThere seeis a {{ Font color|Blue|blue}}-{{ Font color|lightblue|light blue}}-{{Font color|Blue|blue}} gradient background. A Bejeweled Gem appears with a pixie dust effect. It rotates to reveal the PopCap logo. The Bejeweled gem disappears while the logo shines. Bejeweled butterflies fly out of the logo, turning the background white . The PopCap logo finally fades to white, transitioning to the game itself. ▼
'''Variants:'''
'''Logo:''' We see a remastered version of the previous logo.
* A prototype variant exists where the logo is the same colors as the previous logo.
* Starting in July 2007, "GAMES" is removed altogether and the "PopCap" text is centered again. The text is also redrawn a bit.
'''Variant:'''* On older and console versions of ''Plants vs. Zombies'', One of thea zombie's hand is seen. It tries to push itthe logo open like a manhole cover, but the logo slams on it and moves back to the center. ▼
'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic. The second is 2D computer animation and third is 3D.
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, it appears on the game's main menu.
'''FX/SFXAudio:''' None.
* The first variant of the logo has either none or the opening/menu theme of the game.
'''Music/Sounds:'''* AThe second has a onethree-note acapella theme with sparkling sounds, then the sounds of metal clanking, and finally a magical sound. The variant added some noises of the zombie, with a clank sound, pushing sounds and a slam sound instead of a magical sound. ▼* The third and final variant has a synth orchestral version of the second variant's theme.
'''Availability:''' Common.▼'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the opening/menu theme of the game.
▲'''Availability:''' Common.
*First appeared on ''Bookworm'' (except the Java web version, which used the previous logo).
'''Availability:'''*The Rare.second variant Onlyonly appeared on PlayStation 3 , Playstation 2, Xbox 360, and some DS ports of PopCap games. The variant also appeared on older versions of ''Plants vs. Zombies''. ▼*The version that isn't part of the main menu debuted on ''Bookworm Adventures''.
*The third and final variant can only be seen on the Xbox 360 And Playstation 3 versions of ''Bejeweled 3''.
*It madewas itsused lastuntil appearancediscontinuation onof the Javaweb version of ''Plants vs. Zombies'', released on Januaryitch.io in April 30th1, 20132024.
=== 5th3rd Logo ( FebuaryFebruary 24, 2012- )=== ▼'''Editor's Note:''' None.
===3rd Logo (2006?-2016?)===
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Cap III", "PopCap Cap III", "Console Cap"
▲'''Logo:''' "{{color|red|'''''Pop'''''}}" falls and "{{color|red|'''''Cap'''''}}" rises to form the PopCap logo, which then shakes and some pixie dust appears.
▲'''Variant:''' On older versions of ''Plants vs. Zombies'', One of the zombie's hand is seen. It tries to push it, but the logo slams and moves to the center.
'''FX/SFX:''' 2D animation that holds up better than the 1st logo.
▲'''Music/Sounds:''' A one-note acapella theme, then the sounds of metal clanking, and finally a magical sound. The variant added a clank sound, pushing sounds and a slam sound.
▲'''Availability:''' Rare. Only appeared on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and some DS ports of PopCap games. The variant appeared on older versions of ''Plants vs. Zombies''.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
===4th Logo (Bejeweled 3 Custom Variant) (December 7, 2010)===
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Cap IV", "PopCap Cap IV", "The Butterfly Cap"
▲'''Logo:''' We see a {{Font color|Blue|blue}}-{{Font color|lightblue|light blue}}-{{Font color|Blue|blue}} gradient background. A Bejeweled Gem appears with a pixie dust effect. It rotates to reveal the PopCap logo. The Bejeweled gem disappears while the logo shines. Bejeweled butterflies fly out of the logo, turning the background white.
'''FX/SFX:''' Effective 3D animation.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A synth orchestral theme.
'''Availability:''' It can only be seen on ''Bejeweled 3''.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
▲===5th Logo (Febuary 24, 2012- )===
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'''Nicknames:''' "EA PopCap", "The Text of Boredom", "The Pop Goes Flat"
'''Visuals:''' The sequence starts on a white background. The background fades to red to reveal the PopCap text, without the circle and aligned horizontally, extremely close to the screen so only the second "p" and the "C" are visible. The text quickly zooms out, and once it reaches a comfortable position, it bounces a bit, causing the colors to reverse. The logo then explodes into small dots.
'''Logo:''' We zoom out to reveal the PopCap logo. The logo then explodes.
'''Variants:'''
*On most games and trailers starting in 2014, it is still.
*On some''Bejeweled'' games, itthe is used on thedots mainare menureplaced likewith the 2ndjewel logoshapes.
*On ''Peggle 2'', the logo plays similarly to the regular variant, except the white background does not fade into red, but instead the second "P" takes up the entirety of the screen until it zooms out. When the logo bounces, it then displays rainbow colors while Bjorn (from the game) rises upwards with a smug expression and pokes the logo with his horn, causing the logo to explode into multi-colored pegs (also from the game).
'''FX/SFXTechnique:''' Boring 2D digital animation.
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' A 6-note synth xylophone theme with two bangs when the text bounces.
'''Audio Variant:''' For the ''Peggle 2'' variant, a choir sings the 6-note theme then sings "PopCap!" when the logo bounces, then sings "Peggle!" accompanied by a harp when the logo changes colors. The bangs are retained for this variant.
'''Availability:''' Current. ▼
▲'''Availability:''' Current.
*First appeared on the PS Vita port of ''Plants vs. Zombies'', plastering over the previous logo, and made its first official appearance on the music video ''Stop Zombie Mouth''.
*The first game to use this was ''Bejeweled Live+''.
*The still version debuted on ''Plants vs. Zombies 2'', released on July 13, 2013.
*It also plasters the 2nd logo on current mobile prints of ''Plants vs. Zombies''.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
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