Glu Tackles the Gridiron in Tap Sports Football Featuring Drew Brees

Football fans manage their favorite players in anticipation of the 2015 season

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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

The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is a 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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Media Contacts:
Jason Enriquez
Glu Mobile Inc.
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(415) 800-6263

Source: Glu Mobile Inc.

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