Glu Signs Multi-Year Agreements with MLB, MLBPA and American League MVP Mookie Betts
March 29 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2019 launches with the
most authentic baseball experience on mobile
Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU), a leading developer and
publisher of mobile games, today announced the availability of MLB
Tap Sports Baseball 2019 on the App Store and Google Play.
Additionally, Glu has reached agreements to extend the company’s
partnership with the MLB and MLBPA through 2024. In collaboration
with Major League Baseball (MLB), the Major League Baseball Players
Association (MLBPA) and Boston Red Sox outfielder Markus Lynn
“Mookie” Betts – MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2019 is back to offer
players 24/7/365 baseball action.
MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2019 features the likeness of
26-year-old Betts as he heads into a much-anticipated 2019 season.
In 2018, Betts led the Boston Red Sox to a World Series
championship and became the first person in MLB history to be
awarded Most Valuable Player, a Silver Slugger award and a Gold
Glove award, as well as win a batting title and a World Series
title in the same season.
“As one of Glu’s leading Growth Games, the Tap Sports Baseball
franchise has delivered impressive year-over-year bookings growth
for Glu,” said Nick Earl, Glu President and CEO. “As we continue to
invest in our partnerships with MLB and MLBPA, the team
consistently delivers a refined and enhanced experience for
players.”
“The team at Glu Mobile does a great job presenting the players
in a fun and competitive game that keeps the community engaged with
baseball throughout the year. We’re incredibly excited to see where
we take this partnership in 2019 and beyond!” said Evan Kaplan,
Executive Vice President, Licensing & Sponsorship, MLBPA.
“Glu has successfully deepened its commitment to bring a fun
baseball gaming experience to our fans with this year’s edition of
Tap Sports Baseball. We know fans will enjoy playing the new game,
competing with their favorite teams and players and building their
own championship dynasty,” said Jamie Leece, MLB Senior Vice
President of Games and VR.
“The team and I are true baseball enthusiasts and our knowledge
of the game permeates the product that we’ve built,” said Jerome
Collin, Vice President of Glu Sports. “The Tap Sports Baseball
community is passionate and engaged. That’s why we’re so excited to
deliver our best Tap Sports Baseball title to-date. Play ball!”
About MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2019
In partnership with MLB, the MLBPA, the MLBPAA, and Boston Red
Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2019 delivers
a social-competitive experience allowing players to strategically
manage their very own baseball teams. Marks, logos, and players
from all 30 MLB teams offer an authentic gameplay experience while
seamless turn-based gameplay and one-touch controls allow for quick
session lengths anytime, anywhere. Fan favorite Mookie Betts
enhances the experience as the game’s new featured player. Choose
your players, set your lineups, and challenge your friends in MLB
Tap Sports Baseball 2019!
Features of MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2019:
- Log in to add your THREE favorite
players from 2018 to your 2019 roster
- Create your very own legend and add him
to your roster
- Play together, win together – new club
events available every day
- Swing for the fences in numerous modes:
Slugfest, Walk Off Hero, Pick’em and many more
- Collect MLB superstars from retired
legends to present day heroes
- Compete in new events, players, and
competitions every day that mimic the REAL events of the MLB
- Tap to swing with easy one-touch
controls – tap one out of the ballpark anytime and anywhere
Build YOUR dynasty in MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2019!
MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2019 is available for free from the App
Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch at http://bit.ly/2CHMThb and on
Google Play at http://bit.ly/2Ou65DP.
About Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ: GLUU) is a leading creator of mobile games.
Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco with
additional locations in San Mateo, Toronto and Hyderabad. With a
history spanning over a decade, Glu’s culture is rooted in taking
smart risks and fostering creativity to deliver world-class
interactive experiences for our players. Glu’s diverse portfolio
features top-grossing and award-winning original and licensed IP
titles including, Cooking DASH, Covet Fashion, Deer Hunter, Design
Home, MLB Tap Sports Baseball and Kim Kardashian: Hollywood
available worldwide on various platforms including the App Store
and Google Play. For more information, visit www.glu.com or follow
Glu on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Cooking DASH, Covet Fashion, Deer Hunter, Design Home, Tap
Sports, Glu and Glu Mobile are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.
About Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional
sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs
in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of
professional baseball. Major League Baseball is the best-attended
sport in North America, and since 2004, MLB has enjoyed its
best-attended seasons in the history of the game. Led by
Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB currently features record
levels of labor peace, competitive balance and industry revenues,
as well as the most comprehensive drug-testing program in American
professional sports. MLB remains committed to making an impact in
the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world,
perpetuating the sport’s larger role in society and permeating
every facet of baseball’s business, marketing and community
relations endeavors. With the continued success of MLB Network and
MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for
its fans to enjoy America’s National Pastime and a truly global
game. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit
www.MLB.com.
About MLBPA
The Major League Baseball Players Association
(www.MLBPLAYERS.com) is the collective bargaining representative
for all professional baseball players of the thirty Major League
Baseball teams, and serves as the exclusive group licensing agent
for commercial and licensing activities involving active Major
League baseball players. On behalf of its members it operates the
Players Choice licensing program and the Players Choice Awards -
which benefit the needy through the Major League Baseball Players
Trust (www.PlayersTrust.org), a charitable foundation established
and run entirely by Major League baseball players. Follow:
@MLB_Players; @MLBPAClubhouse; @MLBPlayersTrust.
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