Glyder 2 for iPad Soars Onto the App Store
03 April 2010 - 12:00AM
Business Wire
Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq:GLUU), a leading global publisher of
mobile games, today announced the availability of Glyder 2 for iPad
on the App Store. Taking full advantage of the larger screen,
players use their device to navigate Eryn on her biggest adventure
yet.
The critically acclaimed Glyder franchise has become a worldwide
hit. Glyder, which launched in April 2009, established itself as
one of the industry’s best games of that year, earning critical
acclaim from Pocket Gamer as well as being named Slide to Play’s
Game of the Month. Later that year, Glyder 2 was released earning
the coveted Platinum Award from Pocket Gamer, who also named Glyder
2 as one of the Top 10 best iPhone games of 2009.
“Glu is thrilled to have an app available for the launch of
iPad. The innovative iPad has allowed us to be creative and build
upon the Glyder franchise,” said Alex Galvagni, CTO & SVP
Global Product Development, Glu. “Glyder 2 for iPad brings an array
of new features and graphics offering players a fresh challenge
while maintaining the relaxing game play that contributed to the
enormous success of the original game.”
Features include:
- Significantly Enhanced
Graphics – players can see the worlds come to life as they fly
around a newly detailed environment featuring hi-resolution
textures.
- Multiple Controls – in
addition to the tilt control, gamers can now opt to control Eryn
with the tap of their finger. Simply touch anywhere on the iPad
screen to activate, then drag a finger around to steer Eryn on her
path. Players can switch between these two control schemes at
anytime during gameplay.
- Improved Navigation Between
Worlds – without interrupting the game, players can tap the map
button to display a semi-transparent map on the screen. The map
indicates Eryn's position while providing players with a point of
reference for where they are currently located. Utilizing the
larger screen size helps players find new worlds.
- 3D World
Viewer–interactive 3D models of each world displays the
location of various points of interest, as well as tracks the
progress of current crystal collection.
- Facebook Connectivity
with iPhone/iPod touch – gamers are able to log into
Facebook to upload their status for “friend points” which are
earned by collecting crystals, completing goals and by having
Facebook friends who are Glyder 2 gamers on iPad, iPhone or iPod
touch. Sharing “friend points” grows towers which unlocks new
wings, outfits and achievements.
Glyder 2 for iPad is now available for $4.99 on the App Store on
iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
About Glu Mobile
Glu (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games
for feature phones and smartphones. Its portfolio of top-rated
games includes original titles Beat It!, Bonsai Blast, Brain
Genius, Glyder, Stranded, Super K.O. Boxing! and titles based on
major brands from partners including Activision, Atari, Fox Mobile
Entertainment, Harrah's, Hasbro, Konami, Microsoft, PlayFirst,
PopCap Games, SEGA, Sony and Warner Bros. Founded in 2001, Glu is
based in San Mateo, Calif. and has offices in Brazil, Canada,
Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Spain.
Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created
exclusively for their mobile phones 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
Facebook.com/glumobile.
BONSAI BLAST, BRAIN GENIUS, GLU, GLU MOBILE, STRANDED, SUPER
K.O. BOXING! and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu
Mobile Inc.
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