SPEED RACER Zooms onto Mobile Phones Around the World

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 [1].

 

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 [1].