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Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile
games, today announced the global launch of SPEED RACER, a mobile
game based on the highly-anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures live-action
film. This high-octane family adventure written, directed and
produced by the Wachowski brothers, creators of the The Matrix
trilogy, and produced by Joel Silver, is the first big-screen adaptation
of the popular television series. The launch of SPEED RACER marks
the first title Glu has developed and published through its strategic
worldwide partnership with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.
“The team at Glu has done a remarkable job of
delivering all the fast action of SPEED RACER onto the mobile
phone,” said Anthony Campagna, director of
wireless sales development, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. “This
game provides hours of entertainment and will make a great companion
piece for anyone passionate about SPEED RACER.”
SPEED RACER allows players to become the ultimate Grand Prix
champion while driving the Mach 6. By using “Car-Fu”
(an artful driving skill and sense of oneness with the vehicle) to
drift, slide, jump, and defensively drive, players will navigate extreme
tracks against fierce competitors and obstacles. The game includes
unique racing courses with slaloms and banks providing a brand-new type
of racing experience.
The game also features advanced graphics and 3D screens. These graphics
fully immerse players into the SPEED RACER experience while also
reflecting the upcoming movie’s
high-definition video camerawork.
“We’re really proud
of the job our studio has done to develop a white-knuckle racing game on
par with the level of quality that the Wachowski brothers expect,”
said Jill Braff, senior vice president, global publishing, Glu. “We’re
excited to be able to put this experience in the hands of consumers in
anticipation of the film’s debut.”
SPEED RACER has received early praise from the gaming industry:
“The game is moving at a nice clip and the
colors are simply astounding. This game definitely doesn't take after
the classic anime -- it's modeled strictly on that hellzapoppin movie
footage that's melted plenty of eyeballs over the Internet”
– IGN
Features include:
Extreme Tracks – Take on a variety
of challenges in Story mode, leading up to the final Grand Prix
Bonuses and Rewards – Skilled and
combative driving pays off with bonuses awarded for opponent crashes,
evasions, drifts, and extreme acceleration
Depth of Gameplay – Different
options unlocked after Story Mode allow for different game play and
replayability; Survival Mode and Chasing Mode result in exciting
competitions to become the champion
Familiar Characters – Look out for
other infamous drivers, including Racer X
Customization – Six different
vehicle choices let players decide which car is best for their racing
Accessibility – Two difficulty
settings let both novices and skilled gamers enjoy playing
SPEED RACER opens in U.S. theaters on May 9. The mobile game is
now available via major wireless carriers in Europe, North and Latin
America, and will continue launching around the world concurrent with
film release dates. For more information, visit www.glu.com.
About Glu Mobile
Glu (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games. Its
portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Super K.O.
Boxing!, Stranded and Brain Genius, and titles based on major brands
from partners including Atari, Activision, Konami, Harrah's, Hasbro,
Warner Bros., Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, SEGA and Sony. Founded
in 2001, Glu is based in San Mateo, Calif. and has offices in London,
France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Hong Kong, China, Sao Paulo and Chile.
Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively
for their mobile phones wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at www.glu.com.
GLU MOBILE, GLU, SUPER K.O. BOXING!, STRANDED, BRAIN GENIUS and the 'g'
character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile.
SPEED RACER MOVIE: © Warner Bros.
Entertainment Inc. SPEED RACER: ™ Speed Racer
Enterprises, Inc. (08) SPEED RACER and all related characters and
elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros.
Entertainment Inc. (08) Produced and published by glu mobile under
license from Warner Bros.