Glu Mobile Inc., a leading global developer and publisher of freemium
games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced the immediate
availability of its top Android titles for the new Nexus 7, including Deer
Hunter Reloaded, Frontline Commando, Samurai vs. Zombies
Defense, and Lil’ Kingdom. Powered by Google Android 4.1,
Jelly Bean, the Nexus 7 offers Android fans an impressive mobile gaming
experience.
“The Nexus 7 and Android Jelly Bean offer mobile gamers a uniquely
powerful tablet experience across Glu’s broad portfolio of Android
titles,” said Niccolo de Masi, Glu President and CEO. “We expect the
combined quality and affordability of the Nexus 7 to accelerate global
adoption of Android and continue expanding the Glu gamer audience on
Google Play.”
Glu Mobile is onsite this week at Google I/O 2012 in the Developer
Sandbox on Thursday, June 28th from 11:30am – 6:30pm. Glu is
supporting Google I/O as an outstanding example of a developer
successfully integrating Google’s Android APK Expansion File technology,
as well as Subscriptions on Google Play. Both technologies contribute to
Glu’s growing installed base on Android.
“We welcome the opportunity to support the growing Android community
through our participation at Google I/O,” said de Masi. “Google’s
Android APK Expansion File technology and recent launch of Subscriptions
on Google Play are examples of Google’s commitment to providing
developers tools to help drive revenue growth.”
Glu’s Android Benchmarks
APK Expansion File Technology:
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Glu was the first developer to integrate Google’s APK Expansion File
Technology. Implementation has eliminated all hosting costs for new
Android titles and increased Glu’s conversation rate from app download
to gameplay.
Subscriptions on Google Play:
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Glu was the first developer to leverage Subscriptions on Google Play
through the launch of the Glu VIP Club. The monthly membership program
offers Glu gamers significant bonus value and the ability to use Glu’s
universal currency across their favorite Glu games on Android.
Top Grossing Titles on Google Play:
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Glu currently boasts 10 titles on Google Play’s Top 200, Top Grossing
list. *As of June 21, 2012
IAP on Android
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Glu released the first game utilizing IAP on Android in March 2011.
Visit with Glu at Google I/O
Glu Mobile is present in the Developer Sandbox at Google I/O on June 28th,
discussing commerce and development for Google Play and the Chrome Web
Store. Visit Glu’s kiosk to see demos of the APK Expansion File and
Subscriptions technologies in Glu’s top titles: Deer Hunter Reloaded
and Frontline Commando. To schedule meeting times, please contact
Jason Enriquez at PR@glu.com.
Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global developer and publisher of
freemium games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu is focused on
creating compelling original IP games such as GUN BROS, DEER HUNTER,
BLOOD & GLORY, and SAMURAI VS. ZOMBIES DEFENSE on a wide range
of platforms including iOS, Android™, Windows Phone, Google Chrome, 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 major offices outside
Seattle, and overseas in Brazil, Canada, China, and Russia. Consumers
can find high-quality entertainment created exclusively for their mobile
devices 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.
DEER HUNTER, FRONTLINE COMMANDO, SAMURAI VS. ZOMBIES DEFENSE, LIL’
KINGDOM, GUN BROS, BLOOD & GLORY, GLU, GLU MOBILE and the
‘g’ character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc. Android and Google
Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.
