Glu Launches MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2020
March 17 2020 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Tap to play the most authentic baseball game on
mobile – now available in over 100 additional countries
Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU), a leading developer and
publisher of mobile games, today announced the availability of MLB
Tap Sports Baseball 2020 on the App Store and Google Play. In
collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB), the Major League
Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) and new cover athlete, New
York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge – MLB Tap Sports Baseball is
back and better than ever. Boasting over 40 million franchise
downloads and counting, the Tap Sports Baseball franchise is one of
Glu’s leading Growth Games. For the first time, players in Africa,
South America, a substantially expanded list of European countries
and additional territories will be able to experience the strategy
and excitement of Tap Sports Baseball.
MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2020 features the likeness of New York
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. A first round draft pick in 2013,
Judge went on to achieve a record-breaking 2017 rookie season,
hitting 52 home runs, being named an All-Star and winning the Home
Run Derby, the first rookie to do so. In 2017, Judge was
unanimously selected as the American League Rookie of the Year and
finished second for AL Most Valuable Player.
“In 2019, the Tap Sports Baseball franchise delivered 21 percent
year-over-year bookings growth and surpassed $250 million in
lifetime bookings,” said Nick Earl, Glu President and CEO. “I am
consistently impressed by the talent, drive and commitment of this
development team as they continue to deliver a deeply entertaining
and competitive experience for baseball fans.”
“I’m tremendously proud of the team that steps up to the plate
to launch each edition of this franchise,” said Jerome Collin, Vice
President of Glu Sports. “This year, we’ve expanded to over 100
additional countries. For the first time, players from around the
world can compete against each other for a chance to hit the World
Rankings and Leaderboard MVP.”
About MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2020
In partnership with MLB, the MLBPA, the MLBPAA, and New York
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2020
delivers a social-competitive experience allowing players to
strategically manage their very own baseball teams. Marks, logos,
and players from all 30 MLB teams and for the first time, MLB
ballparks offer an authentic gameplay experience while seamless
turn-based mechanics and one-touch controls allow for quick session
lengths anytime, anywhere. Fan favorite Aaron Judge 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 2020!
Features of MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2020:
- Authentic in every way – 2020 MLB Teams, Major League Players,
for the first time all 30 MLB ballparks, and more
- Collect MLB players – from current superstars to the all-time
greats
- Team up to dominate in Club Events and share the rewards
- Create your own player and add him to your roster
- Never stop tapping with countless game modes: Slugfest, Home
Run Battles, Walk-Off Hero, Event Royale, Pick’em, Season Mode,
Target Bash and many more
- Always fresh with content and challenges based on the REAL
events of the MLB
Build YOUR dynasty in THE baseball game: MLB Tap Sports Baseball
2020!
MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2020 is available for free on the App
Store at https://bit.ly/38WHHmR and on Google Play at
https://bit.ly/2QklUPn.
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 Foster City, 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, Diner DASH Adventures, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and MLB Tap
Sports Baseball 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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