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Glu Unveils Stellar Line-up for Mobile at 3GSM Show in Barcelona

TRANSFORMERS® and Project Gotham Racing Mobile lead a selection of hit titles for 2007

Barcelona, Spain - February 13, 2007 - Glu Mobile, a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced its line-up of mobile games on show at 3GSM World Congress event in Barcelona. Located in Hall 7, Stand 7C41, Glu will be showcasing a range of titles from its broad line-up of games for mobile, including a private viewing of the forthcoming TRANSFORMERS game for mobile, based on the highly anticipated live-action TRANSFORMERS movie from DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures, which premieres July 4, 2007. Glu is also unveiling the Symbian (S60) and Windows Mobile® versions of the critically acclaimed Project Gotham Racing® Mobile.

In addition, Glu will be highlighting other key titles from its portfolio of titles that cater to mobile gamers alike, including Super Monkey Ball Tip 'n Tilt, MONOPOLY HERE & NOW, Super K.O. Boxing!, Tom and Jerry Pinball Pursuit, Sonic Jump, Centipede and Stranded, the critically acclaimed original title from Glu which has been nominated for the 3GSM Global Mobile Awards. TRANSFORMERS AND MONOPOLY HERE & NOW are under license from HPG, the licensing arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE; HAS).

"We're looking forward to a great show at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona. Glu is incredibly proud to be working with such prestigious partners such as SEGA, Hasbro and Microsoft, and we look forward to showing some of the great titles our development team has been working on to at the show," said Kristian Segerstrale, managing director of EMEA, Glu Mobile. "Our wide range of titles illustrates the breadth of titles Glu offers, and our unveiling of Project Gotham Racing Mobile on Nokia's Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile smartphones demonstrates how Glu is using the latest advancements in technology to improve the mobile games experience."

The Glu line-up at 3GSM 2007 includes:

· TRANSFORMERS

Gamers must help the AUTOBOTS find hidden energy on Earth before the evil DECEPTICONS can get it. The mobile game will launch simultaneously with the console title and the much-anticipated movie release of the live-action TRANSFORMERS film. Players battle as OPTIMUS PRIME across multiple levels and transform from vehicle to robot with special weapons capabilities. Enlist the help of the other AUTOBOTS in the race to fine the ALLSPARK - the true source of power for all the TRANSFORMERS.

· Project Gotham Racing Mobile

Project Gotham Racing Mobile (PGR® Mobile) is the first mobile adaptation of the original award-winning Project Gotham Racing franchise developed by Bizarre Creations for Microsoft® Xbox® and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment systems. Available for Java and unveiled for the first time on Nokia's Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile smartphones, PGR Mobile is the ultimate racing challenge that combines speed and skill with style and daring. This launch takes advantage of unique features of each platform to make PGR "the best mobile racer we've ever played," according to PocketGamer.

· Super Monkey Ball Tip 'n Tilt

Super Monkey Ball Tip 'n Tilt brings the classic art of balance and poise to mobile. Guide the Super Monkey Ball to the goal by deftly tilting platforms while negotiating obstacles and puzzles over 48 levels through three exciting environments. Players will need planning and reflexes to beat the clock.

· MONOPOLY HERE & NOW

Play the world's most popular board game as if it were invented today. MONOPOLY HERE & NOW brings a classic game into the modern era with new properties, a set of animated tokens, and current real estate prices. Buy real estate on a new game board with 22 famous sites picked by fans from across the country. Build your empire, bankrupt your opponents and stay out of jail to become a property tycoon.

· Sonic Jump

Sonic Jump has the classic action of the original Sonic the Hedgehog titles, but features a completely different style of gameplay with an exciting new slant on the platform game genre. The game features 12 all new vertical levels taking advantage of the screen format on mobile. Sonic must keep jumping up the platforms, defeating enemies and reach his goal on the path to defeating the evil Dr. Eggman before he brainwashes the world!

· Tom and Jerry Pinball Pursuit

The world's most famous cat and mouse duo return to mobile in a fun pinball adventure game. Roll Jerry through three pinball tables based on areas of the iconic house and try to beat your high score. Immerse yourself in the classic world of Tom and Jerry as you catapult through the house on a frantic pinball pursuit.

· Centipede

Celebrate 25 years of classic arcade action as the legendary Atari classic returns, retro-fitted for mobile phones. Players try to stop the centipede's treacherous path through the whimsical mushroom world by blasting the menacing insect into oblivion. Centipede is first Atari retro title to launch through Glu's new extended partnership with Atari, Inc. While the game play and graphics of Centipede capture the essence of the original game, Glu has incorporated 21st century elements including additional themes, power ups, and upgrades in graphics, control and functionality.

For more information on Glu or its games, or to arrange an appointment at 3GSM, please contact:

Richard George

Nelson Bostock Communications

T. 020 7792 7408

E. Richard.George@nelsonbostock.com

Exclusive, first look previews for TRANSFORMERS and PGR Symbian/Microsoft Mobile games will be by appointment only.

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About Glu Mobile

Glu is a leading global publisher of mobile games. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Super K.O. Boxing!, Stranded and the Ancient Empires franchise, and titles based on major brands from Atari, Harrah's, Hasbro, Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, SEGA and Sony. Founded in 2001, Glu is based in San Mateo, California and has offices in London, Hong Kong, France, Germany and Brazil. 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.

About HPG

HPG, the licensing arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), translates one of the industry's richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, digital media, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround consumers of all ages worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro's core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE, TONKA and PLAYSKOOL.

GLU MOBILE, GLU, and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile. Project Gotham Racing is based on the Xbox and Xbox 360 video games developed by Bizarre Creations and released by Microsoft Game Studios. www.projectgothamracing3.com. Microsoft, PGR, Project Gotham Racing, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Windows Mobile are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. The trademarks, copyrights and design rights in and associated with the Lamborghini Gallardo are used under license from Lamborghini ArtiMarca S.p.A, Italy. ® 2006 Glu Mobile. All rights reserved. HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS, the logo and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. ® 2007 Hasbro. MONOPOLY ® 2006 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. ® 2007 DreamWorks LLC and Paramount Pictures Corporation. Tom & Jerry and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and ® 2006 Turner Entertainment Co.® 2007 Glu Mobile Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Super Monkey Ball and Sonic the Hedgehog ® SEGA. Centipede ® 2007 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari and the Atari logo are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc. Licensed from Atari, Inc. Glu Mobile Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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