SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU), a leading global developer and publisher of free-to-play games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced the availability of ‘James Bond: World of Espionage’ on the App Store and Google Play.
Developed in partnership with MGM Interactive Inc. and Danjaq LLC, ‘James Bond: World of Espionage’ immerses players in the Bond universe of strategy and intelligence. A multiplayer game – players must think strategically and make tactical decisions to recruit, train and deploy agents around the globe. Extensive social features including PvP, real-time chat, guilds, leaderboards, and events offer players an innovative way to compete against and play alongside others.
Featuring over 100 real-world actors and models as agents and villains, the game’s photo-realistic style illustrates a vivid and engaging portrait of the Bond universe. Sophisticated graphics and CGI-inspired user-interface offer a highly compelling mobile gaming experience.
“We’re tremendously proud to deliver the first free-to-play mobile game for undoubtedly the most storied film franchise in history,” said Niccolo de Masi, Glu Chairman and CEO. “I believe our innovative approach to creating a game with its own authentic cast and narrative will resonate with fans of James Bond films and Glu games alike.”
Beginning as a character in Ian Fleming's series of novels and short-story collections, the James Bond film franchise has captured the attention of audiences worldwide since the release of Dr. No in 1962. Together, EON Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer have built James Bond into the longest running film franchise of all time. Spectre, the 24th Bond adventure from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will be released in the UK on October 26 and in the US on November 6.
About James Bond: World of Espionage
Inspired by the rich history, themes, characters, and narratives of the franchise, ‘James Bond: World of Espionage’ offers players the opportunity to experience the Bond universe. Players assume the role of Controller of their very own intelligence agency and work to take on the coveted role of “M,” head of MI6 HQ in London and protect the world from mass destruction. In order to achieve that goal, players must recruit agents and develop their skills through training and the completion of surveillance and resolution missions. Players must, drive fantastic cars, and defeat treacherous villains as they deploy James Bond and other secret agents around the globe.
Features of James Bond: World of Espionage
- Build Your MI6 Faction – Find, recruit, and develop top agents with unique talents. Level them up through training to increase their skills and combine them with other agents on the team to take advantage of each agent’s ability.
- Complete Covert Operations – Travel around the globe completing covert missions and confronting top villains. Ensure you have the best team assigned for the mission at hand, be it regular Field Missions or special Secret Operations objectives.
- Use Advanced Gear – Provide agents with advanced gear to increase their stats like Gadgets, Vehicles, Clothes, and Weapons. Find new items and materials and use them to craft special gear in the Q-Lab for even better bonuses.
- Become the Top Agency – Battle other agencies for supremacy in Alliance Wars or, if you prefer, compete in limited time events for world domination as you work to propel your agency to the top of the standings.
‘James Bond: World of Espionage’ is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch at http://bit.ly/1MYvJMH and on Google Play at http://bit.ly/1FG6KLr.
About Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global developer and publisher of free-to-play games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP games such as CONTRACT KILLER, COOKING DASH, DEER HUNTER, DINER DASH, DINO HUNTER: DEADLY SHORES, ETERNITY WARRIORS, FRONTLINE COMMANDO, RACING RIVALS, TAP SPORTS BASEBALL and TAP SPORTS FOOTBALL, and branded IP games including KIM KARDASHIAN: HOLLYWOOD, ROBOCOP: THE OFFICIAL GAME, TERMINATOR GENYSIS: REVOLUTION, and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION on the App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, Facebook, Mac App Store, and Windows Phone. 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 U.S. offices outside Seattle and in Long Beach, and international locations in Canada, China, India, Japan, Korea, and Russia. Consumers can find high-quality entertainment 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 www.facebook.com/glumobile.
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About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in domestic and international television channels and is the majority owner of and distributor for United Artists Media Group (UAMG). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
About Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions
EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and controlled by the Broccoli/Wilson family. Danjaq is the US based company that co-owns, with MGM, the copyright in the existing James Bond films and controls the right to produce future James Bond films as well as all worldwide merchandising. EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK based production company which makes the James Bond films. The 007 franchise is the longest running in film history with twenty-three films produced since 1962. Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli succeeded Albert R 'Cubby' Broccoli and have produced some of the most successful Bond films ever including CASINO ROYALE, QUANTUM OF SOLACE and SKYFALL. The 24th film, SPECTRE, is currently in post-production.
