SAN MATEO, Calif. - (Business Wire) Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the launch of Deer Hunter® 3D for iPhone and iPod touch on the Apple App Store. Deer Hunter 3D is based on Atari Inc.’s Deer Hunter franchise which is the biggest hunting game franchise of all time, leading the hunting genre in gaming since 1997. This is Glu’s first Atari title for iPhone and iPod touch. “Glu is excited to be working with Atari to provide the most authentic hunting experience on iPhone and iPod touch,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu Mobile. “The stunning graphics and innovative gameplay of the latest version of Deer Hunter will quickly engage fans of the franchise, while also creating a captivating experience for those new to the brand.”
“Launching Deer Hunter on the Apple App store is another big step for our renowned and hugely successful franchise,” said Jim Wilson, CEO Atari Inc. “For Atari it’s vital, with such an important franchise, to deliver outstanding gameplay with impressive graphics and Glu has done a great job on both counts with this app.”
Features include:
• 3D Graphics – a virtual hunting simulation with realistic 3D visuals
• Two Play Modes – get straight into the game with quick play mode, or embark on a full hunting experience
• Upgrades – unlock new weapons, accessories and skills by bagging the biggest animals
• Realistic Targets – seven types of animals with true-to-life senses and behaviors
• Varied Locations – 27 different locations set across three destinations worldwide with changing seasons and weather conditions
• Trophy Room – view your best kills and achievements in the trophy room
Deer Hunter 3D is now available worldwide for $5.99 from the Apple App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. For more information, go to www.glu.com. For live updates, follow Glu on Twitter at www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu Mobile fan on Facebook.
About Glu Mobile
Glu (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Glyder, Bonsai Blast, Super K.O. Boxing!, Stranded and Brain Genius, and titles based on major brands from partners including Atari, Activision, Konami, Harrah's, Hasbro, Warner Bros., Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, SEGA and Sony. Founded in 2001, Glu is based in San Mateo, Calif. and has offices in London, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Russia, China, Brazil, Chile, Canada and Mexico. 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.
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