Glu and WWE® Launch WWE Universe
May 29 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Players embark on a WWE journey to build a
roster of Superstars and dominate their opponents
Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU), a leading developer and
publisher of mobile games, today announced the availability of WWE
Universe on the App Store and Google Play. As part of a multi-year
agreement with WWE (NYSE: WWE), and developed by the same studio as
Glu’s largest sports franchise, Tap Sports Baseball, WWE Universe
offers the most authentic WWE experience on mobile to date,
allowing players to build and train dream rosters before
challenging others.
One-touch controls, console-quality graphics, and nearly 700
unique in-ring animations allow players to bring the action of WWE
with them wherever they go. The game also features a robust roster
of more than 240 Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers to choose
from including The Rock®, Roman Reigns®, Becky Lynch®, Seth
Rollins®, Kofi Kingston®, Ronda Rousey® and Andre The Giant™.
“WWE Universe is the culmination of Glu and WWE’s shared goal of
delivering best-in-class mobile entertainment for players around
the world,” said Nick Earl, Glu’s President and Chief Executive
Officer. “Developed by an incredibly talented team of WWE
enthusiasts, the game delivers on authenticity and features
gameplay elements that create an immersive in-ring experience
players will enjoy. We expect this game to expand our user reach
globally, bolster our sports genre portfolio, and deliver year
round results as a solid Growth Game.”
“With a true passion for WWE and a best-in-class development
team, Glu has created a unique mobile experience that will resonate
with fans worldwide and enable them to further engage with our
brand,” said Brian Flinn, WWE Chief Marketing & Communications
Officer.
Features of WWE Universe
- Assemble a roster of your favorite Raw,
SmackDown Live and NXT Superstars – Including Legends and Hall of
Famers
- Authentic storylines, signature moves,
chants and music
- Explore in-game storylines and content
tied to current WWE programming
- Time your tap to deliver your favorite
Superstars’ signature moves with easy one-touch controls
- Train your Superstars to their full
potential
- Compete against other players around
the world in daily and weekly events, PvP and challenges
- Join a Club or create your own to
access exclusive events and win top prizes
WWE Universe is available for free from the App Store at
http://bit.ly/2X2MmOU and on Google Play at
http://bit.ly/2K1MQkB.
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 expect WWE Universe to expand our user reach globally,
bolster our sports genre portfolio, and deliver year round results
as a solid Growth Game. Such forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including, but not
limited to, the risk that successfully developing and monetizing
free-to-play games is a challenging business model; 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; and the risk
that the markets in which we operate are highly competitive.
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 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 WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated
media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.
The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and
deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE
is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television
programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms.
WWE’s TV-PG, family-friendly programming can be seen in more than
800 million homes worldwide in 28 languages. WWE Network, the
first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live
pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand
library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The
company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New
York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai,
Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.
Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at
wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global
activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
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