Glu Announces the Launch of Diner Dash(TM) for Mobile Phones
Leading Mobile Entertainment Publisher Brings No. 1 PlayFirst PC Title to Mobile
London, UK - June 15, 2006 - Glu Mobile, a
leading creator and global publisher of mobile entertainment,
announced the launch of Diner DashTM for mobile phones. The
original downloadable version of Diner Dash for Mac and PC,
which has been the No. 1 title on major game sites like
Yahoo!® Games, MSN® Games and Shockwave.comTM, was published by PlayFirst,
the leading full-service publisher of downloadable popular
games for the PC.
Diner Dash for mobile has already made a big splash with
reviewers. IGN.com's Levi Buchanan gave the game a score of
8.9 out of 10, an Editor's Choice Award and called it "the
first great mobile game of 2006."
"With Diner Dash, PlayFirst has established themselves as a
hit-maker of casual games," said Robert Nashak, chief
creative officer, Glu Mobile. "Diner Dash on mobile gives
fans of the PC title and casual mobile gamers alike the great
animation, fast-paced gameplay and compelling storyline that
have made Diner Dash a No. 1 hit."
The PC version of Diner Dash, developed by the award-winning
studio gameLab, has consistently held a top-10 spot on all of
the major online game sites.
"Casual games have emerged as the most popular genre on
mobile, and Glu has consistently delivered top quality titles
that keep, and even enhance, the gameplay experience as the
game transfers from PC to mobile," said Kenny Dinkin, vice
president and executive producer, PlayFirst. "For the
millions of Diner Dash fans who can't wait to take their
favourite game on the go, this version will not disappoint.
It has all the high energy fun they've come to expect."
Game Features and Availability
Diner Dash follows former stock broker Flo as she quits her
day job, rolls up her sleeves and grows a fledgling roadside
diner into a five star restaurant. Players must guide Flo as
she serves customers and earns money to build her business.
Better service results in higher tips and more money means
more improvements, such as additional seating and nicer
amenities.
Features include:
· Forty levels of gameplay set in four unique restaurant
themes in Career Mode
· A non-stop, steady stream of customers to serve in Endless
Mode
· Five different customer types, including important food
critic
· Coffee, drinks and appetizers to keep customers satisfied
during busy periods
· Bonus tips for seating and other restaurant
activities
Diner Dash is available through all major European network
operators from June. For more information visit www.glu.com.
About Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (formerly Sorrent, Inc. and Macrospace Ltd.) is a
leading developer and global publisher of mobile
entertainment. Glu's portfolio of games, ringtones,
wallpapers and information applications include both original
titles and entertainment based on major brands including
Atari, Cartoon Network, FOX Sports, PopCap Games, Twentieth
Century Fox and Celador International. Based in San Mateo,
California with offices in London and Singapore, Glu is
funded by top venture firms NEA, BA Venture Partners, Granite
Global Ventures, Sienna Ventures and Globespan Capital
Partners, and by Time Warner Investments. Consumers can find
fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile
phones wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at
www.glu.com.
About PlayFirst Inc.
PlayFirst is the leading full-service publisher of popular
video games for the mass market, distributing accessible
titles via more than 450 of the world's top online game
destinations. PlayFirst publishes games for the rest of us -
titles that appeal to consumer audiences often ignored by
traditional video game publishers. Founded in 2004, PlayFirst
is funded by venture capital firms Mayfield Venture Partners,
Trinity Ventures and Rustic Canyon Partners. For more
information about PlayFirst visit www.playfirst.com.
GLU MOBILE, GLU, and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of
Glu Mobile. PlayFirst and Diner Dash are trademarks of
PlayFirst, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.