Glu Launches James Bond: World of Espionage – First Free-to-Play Mobile Game in the History of Bond Franchise
Players join 007 and other iconic characters in an action-packed game
of strategy and adventure
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 ‘James Bond: World of Espionage’ on the App Store
and Google Play.
Developed in partnership with MGM Interactive Inc. and Danjaq LLC,
‘James Bond: World of Espionage’ immerses players in the Bond universe
of strategy and intelligence. A multiplayer game – players must think
strategically and make tactical decisions to recruit, train and deploy
agents around the globe. Extensive social features including PvP,
real-time chat, guilds, leaderboards, and events offer players an
innovative way to compete against and play alongside others.
Featuring over 100 real-world actors and models as agents and villains,
the game’s photo-realistic style illustrates a vivid and engaging
portrait of the Bond universe. Sophisticated graphics and CGI-inspired
user-interface offer a highly compelling mobile gaming experience.
“We’re tremendously proud to deliver the first free-to-play mobile game
for undoubtedly the most storied film franchise in history,” said
Niccolo de Masi, Glu Chairman and CEO. “I believe our innovative
approach to creating a game with its own authentic cast and narrative
will resonate with fans of James Bond films and Glu games alike.”
Beginning as a character in Ian Fleming’s series of novels and
short-story collections, the James Bond film franchise has captured the
attention of audiences worldwide since the release of Dr. No in
1962. Together, EON Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer have built James
Bond into the longest running film franchise of all time. Spectre,
the 24th Bond adventure from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will be
released in the UK on October 26 and in the US on November 6.
About James Bond: World of Espionage
Inspired by the rich history, themes, characters, and narratives of the
franchise, ‘James Bond: World of Espionage’ offers players the
opportunity to experience the Bond universe. Players assume the role of
Controller of their very own intelligence agency and work to take on the
coveted role of “M,” head of MI6 HQ in London and protect the world from
mass destruction. In order to achieve that goal, players must recruit
agents and develop their skills through training and the completion of
surveillance and resolution missions. Players must, drive fantastic
cars, and defeat treacherous villains as they deploy James Bond and
other secret agents around the globe.
Features of James Bond: World of Espionage
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Build Your MI6 Faction – Find, recruit, and develop top agents with
unique talents. Level them up through training to increase their
skills and combine them with other agents on the team to take
advantage of each agent’s ability. -
Complete Covert Operations – Travel around the globe completing covert
missions and confronting top villains. Ensure you have the best team
assigned for the mission at hand, be it regular Field Missions or
special Secret Operations objectives. -
Use Advanced Gear – Provide agents with advanced gear to increase
their stats like Gadgets, Vehicles, Clothes, and Weapons. Find new
items and materials and use them to craft special gear in the Q-Lab
for even better bonuses. -
Become the Top Agency – Battle other agencies for supremacy in
Alliance Wars or, if you prefer, compete in limited time events for
world domination as you work to propel your agency to the top of the
standings.
‘James Bond: World of Espionage’ is available for free from the App
Store on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch at http://bit.ly/1MYvJMH
and on Google Play at http://bit.ly/1FG6KLr.
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.
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‘g’ character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc. or its subsidiaries.
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is a leading entertainment company focused on the
production and global distribution of film and television content. The
company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and
television content. In addition, MGM has investments in domestic and
international television channels and is the majority owner of and
distributor for United Artists Media Group (UAMG). For more information,
visit www.mgm.com.
About Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions
EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and controlled
by the Broccoli/Wilson family. Danjaq is the US based company that
co-owns, with MGM, the copyright in the existing James Bond films and
controls the right to produce future James Bond films as well as all
worldwide merchandising. EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the
UK based production company which makes the James Bond films. The 007
franchise is the longest running in film history with twenty-three films
produced since 1962. Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli succeeded
Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli and have produced some of the most successful
Bond films ever including CASINO ROYALE, QUANTUM OF SOLACE and SKYFALL.
The 24th film, SPECTRE, is currently in post-production.
Contacts
Media Contacts:
Jason Enriquez
Glu Mobile Inc.
PR@glu.com
(415)
800-6263
