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Mystery Case Files: Agent X Revealed on Mobile Phones
SAN MATEO, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the launch of "Mystery Case Files(R): Agent X(TM)," the newest addition in the Mystery Case Files franchise, exclusively for mobile phones in North America. In partnership with Glu, Mystery Case Files: Agent X was designed and developed by Big Fish Games(TM), Inc., a leading developer, publisher and distributor of casual, family-friendly games.
"We're very excited that our partnership with Big Fish Games will bring innovative and exclusive content like Agent X to mobile phones," said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu. "Mystery Case Files is a powerful brand, and we look forward to providing fans with a deeply engrossed and unique experience in bringing a hidden object game to the mobile platform."
"Our Mystery Case Files franchise has an extremely loyal following; fans will now have on-the-go access to a new and exciting chapter in the series," said Paul Handelman, vice president of business development at Big Fish Games. "We developed Agent X to meet the high standards of the Mystery Case Files series and with the help of our publishing partner Glu, pushed the limits of the platform and delivered a best-in-class mobile gaming experience."
Mystery Case Files has established itself as an industry-leading brand and franchise from Big Fish Games, with more than 1.8 million units sold. Big Fish Games is credited for creating and molding the hidden-object genre, which is now the most popular category in the downloadable casual games business.
Mystery Case Files: Agent X casts players as virtual detectives solving mysteries by finding hidden clues. The game includes exciting weekly updates that provide fresh content to bring players' into immersive environments. Users can also post high scores to the Mystery Case Files leader boards to compete against others and compare their abilities.
Features include:
-- Accessible Controls - The use of simple, intuitive controls to find objects allows players of all ages and skills to enjoy the hunt
-- Episodic Content - A new episode released each week, containing brand new hidden object scenes, providing excellent replay ability
-- Advanced Graphics - Vivid game noir style with beautiful scrolling scenes, take full advantage of the mobile platform
-- Hints - If you're stuck on a particular clue, hints will help you discover it; limited hints per episode provide an extra challenge for players
-- Two Gameplay Modes - "Story Mode" and "Daily Play" provide a variety of ways to solve mysteries, revealing new game content and access to exclusive scenes
-- Player Interaction - Challenge yourself against other players by posting your scores to the Mystery Case Files: Agent X leader board
Mystery Case Files: Agent X is available now on all major carriers in North America. For more information, visit: http://agentx.glu.com.
About Big Fish Games
Big Fish Games is a global leader and innovator in the online games industry, producing and delivering the world's best games and game experiences. Big Fish Games Studios develops and publishes the industry's leading brands for computers, mobile devices and consoles. Its portfolio of hit games includes Mystery Case Files(R), Hidden Expedition(TM), Azada(TM) and Fairway Solitaire(TM). Big Fish Games portal at www.bigfishgames.com distributes more games worldwide than any other online site and offers visitors an expansive selection of content by launching A New Game Every Day!(TM)
About Glu Mobile
Glu (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Super K.O. Boxing!, Stranded and Brain Genius, and titles based on major brands from partners including Atari, Activision, Konami, Harrah's, Hasbro, Warner Bros., Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, SEGA and Sony. Founded in 2001, Glu is based in San Mateo, Calif. and has offices in London, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Hong Kong, China, Sao Paulo and Chile. 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.
GLU MOBILE, GLU, SUPER K.O. BOXING!, STRANDED, BRAIN GENIUS and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile.
Mystery Case Files and Mystery Case Files: Agent X are registered trademarks of Big Fish Games, Inc. (C) 2008 Mystery Case Files: Agent X designed and developed by Big Fish Games, Inc., and published by Glu Mobile. All rights reserved.
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