Glu to Bring First Generation TRANSFORMERS to Mobile Phones with this Fall's Launch of TRANSFORMERS G1: AWAKENINGGlu Mobile Inc.
July 24 2008 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile
games, today announced that it is currently developing a new
TRANSFORMERS mobile game, TRANSFORMERS G1: AWAKENING, scheduled to
launch worldwide this Fall. TRANSFORMERS G1: AWAKENING will take
players back to the TRANSFORMERS� roots and include characters,
storyline and classic visuals from the original GENERATION 1 series
� the hugely popular original cartoon that spawned a pop culture
phenomenon. The upcoming game will be the second title from the
licensing agreement between Glu and HPG, Hasbro�s (NYSE:HAS)
licensing division, bringing the TRANSFORMERS brand and characters
upon the fast-growing mobile gaming market. �TRANSFORMERS has a
vast consumer base worldwide, and we saw great enthusiasm and
reception with the launch of our TRANSFORMERS game last year,� said
Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu. �With
TRANSFORMERS G1: AWAKENING, we�ve incorporated classic elements
true to the original franchise while creating an innovative and
enthralling mobile strategy game that will appeal to TRANSFORMERS
fans new and old.� TRANSFORMERS G1: AWAKENING will be available
beginning Fall 2008 and available worldwide through Glu�s global
network of wireless carriers and distributors. 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, Sweden, Poland, Russia,
China, Brazil, Chile, Canada and San Clemente, Calif. 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. Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This
news release contains forward-looking statements, including
statements related to the anticipated release date of the
TRANSFORMERS G1: AWAKENING mobile game. These forward-looking
statements are subject to material risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. Investors should consider important
risk factors, which include risks detailed under the caption �Risk
Factors� in Glu�s most recent report on Form 10-Q filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2008. Glu is under no
obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or
alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. GLU MOBILE, GLU, SUPER
K.O. BOXING!, STRANDED, BRAIN GENIUS and the 'g' character logo are
trademarks of Glu Mobile. HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS, the
logo and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are
used with permission. � 2008 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
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