Glu Mobile has announced the release of its latest installment for its fave skateboarding game Tony Hawk with the release of Tony Hawk: Vert for mobile phones. Among the new features of the latest Tony Hawk game include innovative point-of-view perspectives, new tricks for skateboarding daredevils, new game play options and bonus mini games. Tony Hawk: VERT is now available at major carriers and from the Glu Mobile site.

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Glu Mobile has announced the launch of new games for the Windows Market Place, mostly hit titles that include the Transformers and World Series of Poker Pro Challenge. These games are Glu Mobile’s showcase placement for the Windows Marketplace for Mobile worldwide launch set for October 6. With these two games at the forefront, the Windows Marketplace for Mobile may indeed be something to look forward to. Hopefully though, more popular games can be made available aside from these two popular game titles.

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The Summer is not only about going to the beaches and taking a break from it all. Well, as far as Glu Mobile is concerned there is no vacation and the setting is perfect for the release of new games for the Summer season. Among the notable games that will be available this summer for various smartphones and platforms include the following:

• Stranded: Mysteries of Time - As a genetic scientist working on an uncharted island, players are pulled into a time-traveling adventure, unraveling the mystery of a viral outbreak. As the story unfolds, players attempt to fix the future by using DNA gathered from a prehistoric age to create a cure. (Available beginning July 2009)
• 99 Ninjas - Players fight with the fastest ninja and set off on a thrilling quest of vengeance in the funniest action game ever made for mobile! Using amazing ninja abilities and skills, players must face the ultimate opponent, the evil Shan-Pu. Players use weapons including a sword, shuriken, grappling hook and even ninja magic to eliminate enemies to become the last of the 99 ninjas. (Available beginning July 2009)
• Vegas Hustler - In this intriguing adventure, players will outsmart shady characters, fall in love (or maybe just lust), and become a wealthy high roller…at least that’s the plan. To make it in Sin City, bankroll and reputation are everything, so making big moves in blackjack, roulette, and craps is essential. (Available beginning July 2009)
• Firefighters: City Rescue - Players control their crews via the strategy map then run into the buildings to take on the fires themselves. Throughout the game, players much climb up floors of burning buildings, extinguishing fires while saving people trapped inside. Different buildings present different challenges and the arsonists always stick around to make things difficult. (Available beginning August 2009)

“We can’t wait for mobile games fans to get their hands on our summer lineup which features all-new and exciting original IP titles,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu. “All of the games include action-packed fun, with loads of playing time, providing hours of entertainment perfect for summer travel.”

From the looks of the Summer lineup of game apps that Glu Mobile will be releasing, mobile phone users will be busy playing and focusing their attention on their phones this Summer. Besides, most people bring their phones with them so expect these games to put boredom on the side for the Summer of 2009.

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Four new game apps are scheduled to be released by the fourth quarter of the year, titles familiar under the Activision Publishing Inc. Most of these games are quite familiar in the modern day gaming industry particularly Guitar Hero 5 and Tony Hawk: RIDE. The other two new games made for the mobile phones are Blur and Crash Mutant.

“Activision titles have proven to be very successful on the mobile platform,” said Dave Anderson, head of business development at Activision Publishing, Inc. “Glu has demonstrated superior studio capabilities in addition to strong deployment and carrier relationships worldwide, and we look forward to continuing to work with their team to bring titles like these to mobile consumers worldwide.”

Already proven to be great draws in the other game consoles like PlayStation, expect these new games to be likewise a hit for Glu Mobile.

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Glu Mobile releases another game app for mobile phones with the Modern Warfare 2. The game app is part of Glu Mobile’s partnership with Activision Publishing. It is one of the most anticipated games which traces its roots from the popular game “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare franchise”.

The game will be available by the fourth quarter of the year and will be published worldwide for carriers and application stores that support Android, Blackberry, BREW, J2ME and Windows Mobile.

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Glu Mobile releases the third app associated with the famed Transformers. And with the launch of the latest move, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Glu Mobile now brings us the Transformers CyberToy. Designed for the iPhone and iPod Touch owners, the Transformers CyberToy is like a virtual action figure where you can customize it such as transforming it from car to robot and vice versa.

“TRANSFORMERS CyberToy is a completely new type of application from Glu, allowing players to transform characters from vehicle to robot by utilizing the touch screen to interact with their favorite TRANSFORMERS in a virtual environment.”

Features:

• Action Figure Mode – choose different poses, play sounds and animations, and deploy their signature weapons
• Challenge Mode – change from robot to vehicle and back as quickly as possible by a series of taps, touches, shakes and tilts
• View Tech Specs – see details of each mighty TRANSFORMERS robot, including OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, MEGATRON and STARSCREAM—application launches with BUMBLEBEE, and other characters will be added via updates over time

The Transformers CyberToy is now available at the Apple app store for only $0.99.

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If you loved Diner Dash, you are sure to love this other game from Glu Mobile. The app is Doggie Dash, where players take the roles of Walter and Scarlett who must get their pet spa up and running in DinerTown.

Players must get dirty dogs clean, trim matted cats back to fluffy perfection and put the perfect bow on prissy poodles while keeping the spa running smoothly for all their customers. The game is somewhat similar to the Dash game series.

“Our past work with Glu has resulted in exciting, enjoyable mobile versions of our hit games,” said Rich Roberts, vice president of sales and business development, PlayFirst. “Doggie Dash is one of the most popular DinerTown properties and we’re looking forward to offering our users another of their favorite PlayFirst games on-the-go.”

Features:

• Dual Mode – Both story and endless shift capabilities with 25 levels of gameplay
• Multiple Animals – Wash, trim and accessorize 10 different types of pets, each with their own characteristics and demands
• Upgrades – 64 options to improve your spa to be the most pet-pleasing and efficient in DinerTown

The game is now available at all major carriers in North America. You can check it out as well at the Glu Mobile website.

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Perhaps many have forgotten the routine. Before any great movie would hit the big screens, a teaser game would normally come out some week before. And for the record, Transformers II: Revenge of the Fallen is slated to hit theaters soon thus making this newly launched game from Glu Mobile not really surprising.

The game features explosive action based on the upcoming film TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen, from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, due out June 24th.

Features:

• Multiple Characters – Play as both AUTOBOTS leader OPTIMUS PRIME as well as the heroic BUMBLEBEE
• Authentic Fight Scenes – Battle DECEPTICONS in hand-to-hand combat with awesome combos to devastate the enemies, then transform into vehicle mode to engage new attacks and race to new areas
• Varied Settings – Set in worldwide locations from the movie with all key AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in action
• Movie Scenarios – Get help from AUTOBOTS and human allies, including RACHET, IRONHIDE and NEST
• Extended Gameplay – Play up to nine explosive levels with multiple objectives for the AUTOBOTS to complete

So if you are a Transformers die hard, this is one game you should not pass up. There is no question that this is a game to have as we brace ourselves for the showing of the blockbuster sequel to the Transformers. The game is available worldwide.

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Just how witty are you? Well if you believe you have what it takes to be the brains of your clan, why not get this new app from Glu Mobile which can test the level of knowledge you truly have. The Brain Genius Deluxe for the iPhone is now available at the Apple app store thanks to Glu Mobile. Glu Mobile continues to unveil great games for the iPhone and the iPod Touch with the Brain Genius Deluxe which incidentally is the sequel of the hit series Brain Genius.

“We are excited to bring the entertaining personality of the Brain Genius franchise to Apple’s revolutionary iPhone and iPod touch,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu. “With Brain Genius Deluxe, you can have fun while training your brain with a multitude of great games, all using Apple’s innovative touch interface.”

Brain Genius Deluxe features brain training games that test observation, memory, calculation and reasoning. Players can challenge themselves through daily teasing and exercises of wit or practice to perfection by trying the teasers in single exercise mode. Are you up to the challenge?

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There is a new game app over at the Apple app store from Glu Mobile. The game is Cops and Robbers, a game that will give players a rush of adrenaline as they play a thief escaping pursuers or play as a cop chasing down a criminal on the run.

“Cops & Robbers introduces unique sub-genre because we set out to make a fast-moving experience that has the flow of a racing game with the variety and challenge of an action platformer,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu Mobile. “We are excited to provide consumers with a game that takes advantage of the unique and engaging features of the revolutionary iPhone and iPod touch.”

Cops & Robbers plays off of parkour-style acrobatics using unique accelerometer controls of the iPhone and iPod touch. Set in a 3-D urban landscape, the game is a visual feast full of shadows and rich glowing effects.

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Glu Mobile offers another potential game for the iPhone owners of today through the Glyder game app. Glyder is an original Glu title for iPhone and iPod touch where players take control of a hang glider as a pilot named Eryn, as she soars through beautiful 3D environments, unlocking new lands and finding her way home.

Features include:

• Perform fun gliding maneuvers like power dives and dolphining
• Harness thermals to soar high into the sky
• Collect over 200 crystals to unlock new magical lands
• Over 30 achievements to discover and master
• 15+ trips to discover and complete
• Seamless travel through six imaginative lands

Glyder is now available worldwide for an introductory price of $1.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. For more information please visit www.glu.com. For live updates please follow us via Twitter at www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu Mobile fan on Facebook.

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The real estate sector may be down but perhaps testing your wits via a mobile game can help you get ready once the economy picks up. The new application is Build-A-Lot, a critically acclaimed real estate strategy game originally developed for online audiences by HipSoft, lets iPhone and iPod touch users build, buy, sell and rent properties with the ultimate goal of building up towns, mastering the market, and becoming a real estate mogul.

“Glu is excited about its latest development efforts for the popular iPhone and iPod touch, as the App Store continues its exponential growth and consumers become increasingly eager for high quality mobile games,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu Mobile. “HipSoft has cultivated a strong audience for the online and downloadable versions of Build-a-lot, and we are looking forward to providing existing fans with another way that they can interact with their favorite building game.”

Build-a-lot is now available worldwide for $4.99 from the Apple App Store on iPhone and iPod touch.

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If you are at the Game Developers Conference 2008 in San Francisco, you might have noticed the increasing efforts going on in the mobile gaming space. With a host of games on the N-Gage platform, Nokia is making its presence felt yet again. Some of the new titles include The Dark Knight, SPEED RACER and Super Slam Ping Pong by Glu Mobile; DChoc Café(TM) Solitaire 12-Pack, DChoc Café(TM) Sudoku and DChoc Café(TM) Hold’ Em Poker by Digital Chocolate and Worms World Party by THQ Wireless.

Nokia Games Publishing will also be bringing us Yamake, Disk Dagger and Fallen Idol, a detective adventure game. Anybody know if Digger (yeah, that classic old PC game) is available for mobile phones - specifically the Nokia S60 series? I’ve been looking for it all over.

The GDC 2008 will be on show tomorrow as well, so you can also catch a series of mobile lectures and case studies by Nokia executives. All the action will be at the North Hall of the Moscone Convention Center.

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