SPEED RACER Zooms onto Mobile Phones Around the WorldGlu Mobile today announced the launch of SPEED RACER, based on the highly-a

  
    
  
  
    
      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.