Glu Tackles the Gridiron in Tap Sports Football Featuring Drew Brees
August 13 2015 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Football fans manage their favorite players in
anticipation of the 2015 season
Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ:GLUU), a leading global developer and
publisher of free-to-play games for smartphone and tablet devices,
today announced the availability of Tap Sports Football on the App
Store and Google Play. Football fans build and manage a team of
professional players, make strategic decisions and compete against
friends. Branded with the likeness of star quarterback Drew Brees,
Tap Sports Football features all active players through Glu’s
partnership with the National Football League Players Association
(NFLPA).
“We’re excited to partner with Drew Brees and all active players
from across the league to create an innovative and authentic
interactive football experience,” said Niccolo de Masi, Glu
Chairman and CEO. “Tap Sports Football is the third release in the
Tap Sports franchise, which we envisage extending and updating each
season.”
About Tap Sports Football
Tap Sports Football allows players to experience the grit,
strategy, and excitement of professional football. Players build
their very own football team using professional football players.
Draft, trade, and manage a team of all-star favorites from across
the league. Challenge friends in head-to-head matchups and compete
in events to earn rewards and upgrade your team to secure the win.
Make on-the-fly decisions based on current player stats and drive
your team to victory! Easy-to-use controls, and turn-based gameplay
allow for quick session lengths. Featuring vibrant graphics,
exciting plays, and real stats, Tap Sports Football offers players
a complete football experience on mobile!
Features of Tap Sports Football
- Current Professional Players – Choose
from your real-life favorite professional football players, sign
them to your team and climb the standings!
- Easy One-Touch Controls – Tap to pass
and watch your receiver pull it down in the end zone! Avoid
blockers and perfect your timing to gain yards on your opponent.
Simple controls and short gameplay sessions let you play anywhere,
anytime!
- Challenge Your Friends – Link your
Facebook account to invite and play against your friends!
- Compete in Events – Dominate your
friends or other players around the world! Win the league’s best
players in events and take your team to the next level!
- Employ Real Football Strategy – Decide
whether to run or pass the ball, whether to kick a field goal,
punt, or go for it on 4th down! Blitz the quarterback or play it
safe on defense – these and other real football strategies are all
included!
Tap Sports Football is available for free from the App Store on
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch at http://bit.ly/1gwQ6C9, on Google
Play at http://bit.ly/1IWG97Q, and the Amazon Appstore at
http://amzn.to/1f8wAuJ.
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 envisage extending and updating Tap Sports Football each
season. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, 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; the risk that
we do not realize a sufficient return on our investment with
respect to our efforts to develop free-to-play games for
smartphones, tablets and next-generation platforms; and the risk of
product delays. 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 global developer and
publisher of free-to-play games for smartphone and tablet devices.
Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP games such as
CONTRACT KILLER, COOKING DASH, DEER HUNTER, DINER DASH, DINO
HUNTER: DEADLY SHORES, ETERNITY WARRIORS, FRONTLINE COMMANDO,
RACING RIVALS, TAP SPORTS BASEBALL and TAP SPORTS FOOTBALL, and
branded IP games including KIM KARDASHIAN: HOLLYWOOD, ROBOCOP: THE
OFFICIAL GAME, TERMINATOR GENYSIS: REVOLUTION, and MISSION
IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION on the App Store, Google Play, Amazon
Appstore, Facebook, Mac App Store, and Windows Phone. 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 U.S. offices outside
Seattle and in Long Beach, and international locations in Canada,
China, India, Japan, Korea, and Russia. Consumers can find
high-quality entertainment 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
www.facebook.com/glumobile.
CONTRACT KILLER, COOKING DASH, DEER HUNTER, DINER DASH, DINO
HUNTER: DEADLY SHORES, ETERNITY WARRIORS, FRONTLINE COMMANDO,
RACING RIVALS, TAP SPORTS BASEBALL, TAP SPORTS FOOTBALL, GLU, GLU
MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.
or its subsidiaries.
ABOUT THE NFL PLAYERS
ASSOCIATION
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non-profit, professional sports union that protects the best
interests and welfare of all NFL players. It serves as the
exclusive bargaining agent for all NFL players in collective
bargaining. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of
assuring proper recognition and representation of players’
interests. The NFLPA is governed by a Board of Player
Representatives, acting in accordance with the NFLPA Constitution
and federal labor laws. The NFLPA’s responsibilities include:
Representing all players in matters concerning wages, hours and
working conditions and protecting their rights as professional
football players; ensuring that the terms of the Collective
Bargaining Agreement are met; negotiating and monitoring retirement
and insurance benefits; providing other member services and
activities; providing assistance to charitable and community
organizations; enhancing and defending the image of players and
their profession, on and off the field. For more information, visit
www.nflpa.com.
ABOUT NFL PLAYERS INC.
NFL Players Inc. (NFLPI) is the licensing and marketing
subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. NFLPI has been a trusted
resource since 1994, delivering access to the influence, power, and
personal stories of NFL players. NFLPI is a “one-stop shop” for
businesses seeking licensing rights, access to players through
hospitality and events, marketing strategy, and player procurement.
For more information visit www.nflpa.com/players.
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