Glu Mobile’s Top Android Games Immediately Available for the Nexus 7 and Android 4.1, Jelly Bean - Bloomberg

    Glu Mobile’s Top Android Games Immediately Available for the Nexus 7 and    Android 4.1, Jelly Bean        Glu shares Android benchmarks at Google I/O 2012; demonstrates leading         development strategies for Google Play in the Developer Sandbox    Google I/O 2012    Business Wire    SAN FRANCISCO -- June 27, 2012    Glu Mobile Inc., a leading global developer and publisher of freemium games  for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced the immediate availability  of its top Android titles for the new Nexus 7, including Deer Hunter Reloaded,  Frontline Commando, Samurai vs. Zombies Defense, and Lil’ Kingdom. Powered by  Google Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, the Nexus 7 offers Android fans an impressive  mobile gaming experience.    “The Nexus 7 and Android Jelly Bean offer mobile gamers a uniquely powerful  tablet experience across Glu’s broad portfolio of Android titles,” said  Niccolo de Masi, Glu President and CEO. “We expect the combined quality and  affordability of the Nexus 7 to accelerate global adoption of Android and  continue expanding the Glu gamer audience on Google Play.”    Glu Mobile is onsite this week at Google I/O 2012 in the Developer Sandbox on  Thursday, June 28^th from 11:30am â€" 6:30pm. Glu is supporting Google I/O as an  outstanding example of a developer successfully integrating Google’s Android  APK Expansion File technology, as well as Subscriptions on Google Play. Both  technologies contribute to Glu’s growing installed base on Android.    “We welcome the opportunity to support the growing Android community through  our participation at Google I/O,” said de Masi. “Google’s Android APK  Expansion File technology and recent launch of Subscriptions on Google Play  are examples of Google’s commitment to providing developers tools to help  drive revenue growth.”    Glu’s Android Benchmarks    APK Expansion File Technology:      * Glu was the first developer to integrate Google’s APK Expansion File      Technology. Implementation has eliminated all hosting costs for new      Android titles and increased Glu’s conversation rate from app download to      gameplay.    Subscriptions on Google Play:      * Glu was the first developer to leverage Subscriptions on Google Play      through the launch of the Glu VIP Club. The monthly membership program      offers Glu gamers significant bonus value and the ability to use Glu’s      universal currency across their favorite Glu games on Android.    Top Grossing Titles on Google Play:      * Glu currently boasts 10 titles on Google Play’s Top 200, Top Grossing      list. *As of June 21, 2012    IAP on Android      * Glu released the first game utilizing IAP on Android in March 2011.    Visit with Glu at Google I/O    Glu Mobile is present in the Developer Sandbox at Google I/O on June 28^th,  discussing commerce and development for Google Play and the Chrome Web Store.  Visit Glu’s kiosk to see demos of the APK Expansion File and Subscriptions  technologies in Glu’s top titles: Deer Hunter Reloaded and Frontline Commando.  To schedule meeting times, please contact Jason Enriquez at PR@glu.com.    Glu Mobile    Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global developer and publisher of  freemium games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu is focused on creating  compelling original IP games such as GUN BROS, DEER HUNTER, BLOOD & GLORY, and  SAMURAI VS. ZOMBIES DEFENSE on a wide range of platforms including iOS,  Androidâ„¢, Windows Phone, Google Chrome, and MAC OS. Glu’s unique technology  platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers  globally. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco with major  offices outside Seattle, and overseas in Brazil, Canada, China, and Russia.  Consumers can find high-quality entertainment created exclusively for their  mobile devices 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.    DEER HUNTER, FRONTLINE COMMANDO, SAMURAI VS. ZOMBIES DEFENSE, LIL’ KINGDOM,GUN  BROS, BLOOD & GLORY, GLU, GLU MOBILE and the ‘g’ character logo are trademarks  of Glu Mobile Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.    Contact:    Glu Mobile Inc.  Jason Enriquez, 415-800-6263  PR@glu.com