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#PS NOW SPARKLE 2 PS4#
In fact, Sparkle 2 did originate on iOS and Android, but has now stretched its wings as a cross-buy offering on PS4 and PS Vita. It’s fair to say this is a genre that hasn’t exactly been neglected recently, and it’s one that’s proven particularly popular with the likes of Zuma, and numerous other examples on smartphone and tablet. Platform: Playstation 4 / Playstation Vita Version: 1.01
