Glu Mobile Partners With Microsoft to Develop and Publish Mobile Edition of Project Gotham Racing®
No. 1 Action-Oriented Racing Franchise Brings Style to Mobile Games
SAN MATEO, Calif. - May 1, 2006 - Glu
Mobile, a leading creator and global publisher of mobile
entertainment, today announced an alliance with Microsoft
(NASDAQ: MSFT) to develop and publish the mobile version of
Project Gotham Racing® (PGR®), the franchise that set the
gold standard for racing excellence on the Microsoft® Xbox®
and Xbox 360 video game systems.
"The PGR franchise revolutionized the racing genre by
rewarding gamers for driving with speed, style and daring,"
said Greg Ballard, chief executive officer, Glu Mobile. "Glu
will create the definitive mobile racing experience by
delivering this same exciting challenge optimized for the
mobile platform."
"The Project Gotham Racing franchise is loved by millions
worldwide, and we're excited to partner with Glu Mobile to
give gamers a new platform to enjoy it on in the near
future," said Edward Ventura, director of franchise
development, Microsoft.
The critically acclaimed Project Gotham Racing series, known
for its incredible roster of hot cars and unique kudos point
system, is a top selling racing franchise on the Xbox video
game system. PGR 3 is currently one of the most popular games
on Xbox 360. The success of PGR stems from an innovative
approach that proves it's not just about how fast you drive,
but how you drive fast.
Project Gotham Racing for mobile will be available to
consumers on major wireless carriers around the world in
early 2007. It will be playable on a variety of mobile
platforms, including Microsoft Windows Mobile®.
For more information, visit www.glu.com.
About Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile 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 from Atari,
Cartoon Network, Celador International, FOX Sports
Interactive, Harrah's, Hasbro, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, Sega
and Twentieth Century Fox. Based in San Mateo, California
with offices in Hong Kong, London and Manchester, 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. Recently Glu
acquired the UK-based mobile entertainment company iFone,
adding SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, MONOPOLY, and ATARI Classics to
its portfolio. Consumers can find fresh entertainment created
exclusively for their mobile phones wherever they see the 'g'
character logo or at www.glu.com.
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