Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU), a leading developer and publisher of
mobile games, today announced the availability of WWE Universe on
the App Store and Google Play. As part of a multi-year agreement with
WWE (NYSE: WWE), and developed by the same studio as Glu’s largest
sports franchise, Tap Sports Baseball, WWE Universe offers the
most authentic WWE experience on mobile to date, allowing players to
build and train dream rosters before challenging others.
One-touch controls, console-quality graphics, and nearly 700 unique
in-ring animations allow players to bring the action of WWE with them
wherever they go. The game also features a robust roster of more than
240 Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers to choose from including The
Rock®, Roman Reigns®, Becky Lynch®,
Seth Rollins®, Kofi Kingston®, Ronda Rousey®
and Andre The Giant™.
“WWE Universe is the culmination of Glu and WWE’s shared goal of
delivering best-in-class mobile entertainment for players around the
world,” said Nick Earl, Glu’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Developed by an incredibly talented team of WWE enthusiasts, the game
delivers on authenticity and features gameplay elements that create an
immersive in-ring experience players will enjoy. We expect this game to
expand our user reach globally, bolster our sports genre portfolio, and
deliver year round results as a solid Growth Game.”
“With a true passion for WWE and a best-in-class development team, Glu
has created a unique mobile experience that will resonate with fans
worldwide and enable them to further engage with our brand,” said Brian
Flinn, WWE Chief Marketing & Communications Officer.
Features of WWE Universe
-
Assemble a roster of your favorite Raw, SmackDown Live and NXT
Superstars – Including Legends and Hall of Famers - Authentic storylines, signature moves, chants and music
- Explore in-game storylines and content tied to current WWE programming
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Time your tap to deliver your favorite Superstars’ signature moves
with easy one-touch controls - Train your Superstars to their full potential
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Compete against other players around the world in daily and weekly
events, PvP and challenges -
Join a Club or create your own to access exclusive events and win top
prizes
WWE Universe is available for free from the App Store at http://bit.ly/2X2MmOU
and on Google Play at http://bit.ly/2K1MQkB.
Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” related
to the business of Glu Mobile Inc., including statements that we expect WWE
Universe to expand our user reach globally, bolster our sports genre
portfolio, and deliver year round results as a solid Growth Game. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk that successfully
developing and monetizing free-to-play games is a challenging business
model; the risk that consumer demand for smartphones, tablets and
next-generation platforms does not grow as significantly as we
anticipate or that we will be unable to capitalize on any such growth;
and the risk that the markets in which we operate are highly
competitive. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are or will be
described in greater detail in our public filings with the SEC. Glu is
not under obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to)
update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.
About Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ: GLUU) is a leading creator of mobile games. Founded
in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco with additional locations
in San Mateo, Toronto and Hyderabad. With a history spanning over a
decade, Glu’s culture is rooted in taking smart risks and fostering
creativity to deliver world-class interactive experiences for our
players. Glu’s diverse portfolio features top-grossing and award-winning
original and licensed IP titles including, Cooking DASH, Covet
Fashion, Deer Hunter, Design Home, MLB Tap Sports
Baseball and Kim Kardashian: Hollywood available worldwide on
various platforms including the App Store and Google Play. For more
information, visit www.glu.com
or follow Glu on Twitter,
Facebook
and Instagram.
Cooking DASH, Covet Fashion, Deer Hunter, Design
Home, Tap Sports, Glu and Glu Mobile are trademarks of Glu
Mobile Inc.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media
organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company
consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original
content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to
family-friendly entertainment on its television programming,
pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG,
family-friendly programming can be seen in more than 800 million homes
worldwide in 28 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top
premium network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled
programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently
available in more than 180 countries. The company is headquartered in
Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico
City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.
Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and
corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
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