Glu Mobile Launches Racing Rivals 2.0 with Availability on Facebook
The #1 racing game on iOS and Android in the U.S. updates with tons of new content
San Francisco, Calif. - September 4, 2014 - Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU), a leading global developer and publisher of free-to-play games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced the availability of Racing Rivals 2.0 on the App Store, Google Play, and now, Facebook App Center. Approximately two weeks after Glu completed its acquisition of Cie Games, the company has rolled out additional features and content in Racing Rivals, the leading racing franchise on iOS and Android in the U.S. Additionally, Racing Rivals' cross-platform multiplayer now includes availability to all registered Facebook users through the Facebook App Center.
Just over a year after its initial launch on the App Store, Racing Rivals is currently ranked as the #30 grossing title in the U.S. App Store and #14 grossing title on Google Play in the U.S. market.
"We're incredibly proud of the success Racing Rivals has achieved and are thrilled to extend the experience to the Facebook App Center," said Matt Nutt, General Manager, Cie Games. "We have an amazing audience of passionate racers and we're excited to offer them tons of new content, including five new tracks and the Corvette C7.R."
Across desktop and mobile, 375 million people play games that are connected with Facebook every month. This is a large potential addressable audience for Glu's games, providing tremendous opportunity for Racing Rivals' ongoing success.
About Racing Rivals
Racing Rivals is an intense, high-speed game where fractions of a second can mean the difference between bragging rights and losing your ride. Players race all their favorite cars in real time against players around the world, competing for in-game cash, street cred, and pink slips. With more than 40 of the world's most popular cars such as BMW, Honda, McLaren, and many more to choose from, Racing Rivals offers a realistic adrenaline-pumping racing experience.
Players can also upgrade and customize their rides with access to hundreds of stat-boosting and aesthetic-enhancing parts. With high-stakes head-to-head racing and an unparalleled level of depth and customization options, Racing Rivals is the definitive drag racing game on mobile!
Features of Racing Rivals 2.0
- Five New Race Tracks: New York, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, London, and Sydney
- New Map-Based User Interface: Easily navigate through all race modes with the new World Map feature
- Garage Organizer: Sort, search, and organize car collections
- Car Enthusiast Dream: Introduction of the Chevrolet Corvette C7.R
The Racing Rivals App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch at http://bit.ly/1xv3CIn (http://bit.ly/1xv3CIn). Racing Rivals is also available on Google Play http://bit.ly/1poEdyt (http://bit.ly/1poEdyt) and the Facebook App Center at http://bit.ly/1nYexFM (http://bit.ly/1nYexFM).
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About Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global developer and publisher of free-to-play games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP games such as CONTRACT KILLER, DEER HUNTER, DINO HUNTER: DEADLY SHORES, ETERNITY WARRIORS, and FRONTLINE COMMANDO, and branded IP games including KIM KARDASHIAN: HOLLYWOOD, ROBOCOP: THE OFFICIAL GAME, and HERCULES: THE OFFICIAL GAME, on a wide range of platforms including iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and MAC OS. Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers globally. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco with a major office outside Seattle, and international locations in Canada, China, India, Japan, Korea, and Russia. Consumers can find high-quality entertainment wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at www.glu.com. For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.
RACING RIVALS, CONTRACT KILLER, DEER HUNTER, ETERNITY WARRIORS, FRONTLINE COMMANDO, GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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Source: Glu Mobile Inc. via Globenewswire
