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Glu Mobile Announces the Launch of Build-a-lot for Android Market

^{Published on 2009-02-23 06:22:33, Last Modified on 2009-02-23 06:23:25 - Market Wire}
 

SAN MATEO, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the launch of Build-a-lot for Android Market. Build-a-lot is the critically acclaimed real estate strategy game originally developed for online audiences by HipSoft.

"We are proud to continue to support the Open Handset Alliance's efforts with Android and believe Android Market provides a fertile environment for the business of mobile games," said Jill Braff, senior vice president, global publishing, Glu Mobile. "Build-a-lot is an addictive game that will resonate with anybody who's ever wanted to try their hand at the housing market."

Build-a-lot is the third Glu title to reach Android Market, following Bonsai Blast and Brain Genius Deluxe. The game took the casual games industry by storm in 2007, garnering several awards including No. 1 "Action/Arcade Game of the Year" on Big Fish Games and "Strategy Game of the Year" on RealArcade.

Build-a-lot is a strategy game where players build, buy, sell and rent properties to become a real estate mogul. Players can flip houses for quick cash or sit back and collect rental income. Earn enough, and they can work their way into commercial properties, build up towns and eventually master the market.

Game Features

• Construct, buy, sell, and upgrade six unique types of houses – including mansions and castles
• two modes of play
  • career - complete fun goals and earn money
  • casual - improve a neighborhood at your own pace
• More than 35 levels in eight unique neighborhoods
• Construct a variety of fun buildings including cinemas, ice rinks, and fire stations

For more information go to [ www.glu.com ].

About Glu Mobile

Glu (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles 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 ].

GLU MOBILE, GLU, SUPER K.O. BOXING!, STRANDED, BRAIN GENIUS and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.

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