Glu Launches Tap Sports Baseball 2016

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 Tap Sports Baseball 2016 on the App Store and Google Play. The third installment of the franchise re-defines mobile sports games with a deep level of social engagement. In addition to allowing players to build and manage a team of real-world players, Tap Sports Baseball 2016 offers the ability to play with friends, compete in live events, and join clubs of other players to earn rewards. Through Glu’s partnership with the Major League Baseball Players Association, Tap Sports Baseball 2016 is branded with the likeness of star player, Kris Bryant and includes players from all 30 teams.

“At the height of spring training, we are delighted to introduce the third season of Glu’s popular Tap Sports Baseball franchise,” said Niccolo de Masi, Glu Chairman and CEO. “With fan-favorite Kris Bryant as a partner, and more real-world players than ever before, we believe that we’ve delivered the most compelling baseball strategy game on mobile.”

About Tap Sports Baseball 2016

In partnership with the Major League Baseball Players Association and third baseman Kris Bryant, Tap Sports Baseball 2016 delivers a competitive gameplay experience for players of all ages. Featuring vivid graphics, user-friendly interface, and real baseball strategy, Tap Sports Baseball 2016 allows players to manage their very own baseball team. Turn-based gameplay and one-touch controls allow for quick session lengths for a realistic baseball experience anytime, anywhere. Players can connect socially by inviting friends to play through Facebook, email, and username or opt to play a random opponent. Players can also get more competitive by joining clubs and participating in events.

Choose your players, set your lineup, and challenge your friends in Tap Sports Baseball 2016!

Features of Tap Sports Baseball 2016

  • Compete for Baseball Legends – Earn the greatest players in baseball history by competing in daily events and challenges!
  • Trade For Superstar Players – Use the new Tap Sports ‘Trading Block’ to acquire world-class players! Trade in three players from your roster to obtain a legendary player.
  • Join a Club and Earn Rewards – Use the new “club” feature to team up with friends! Join a club or create your own, and compete in exclusive events for top prizes.
  • Easy One-Touch Controls – Tap to swing and watch home runs fly out of the park! Simple controls and short gameplay sessions let you play anywhere, anytime.
  • Build Your Team with Real Players – Collect your favorite Major League players, manage your roster, and climb up the standings!
  • Battle It Out in Tournaments and Leagues – Go head-to-head in live competitions and dominate players from around the world!
  • Choose Your Strategy – Steal bases, bunt, pinch hit or bring in a reliever – it’s your call! Outsmart your opponent and lead your team to victory.
  • Play with Your Friends – Fun for everyone – get social and compete in multiple games simultaneously with players via email, username or Facebook!

Tap Sports Baseball is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch at http://bit.ly/1RIVnSv and on Google Play at http://bit.ly/1Sl08Cd.

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 KENDALL & KYLIE, KIM KARDASHIAN: HOLLYWOOD, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, and SNIPER X WITH JASON STATHAM 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.

CONTRACT KILLER, COOKING DASH, DEER HUNTER, DINER DASH, DINO HUNTER: DEADLY SHORES, ETERNITY WARRIORS, FRONTLINE COMMANDO, RACING RIVALS, TAP SPORTS BASEBALL, TAP SPORTS FOOTBALL, SNIPER X, GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc. or its subsidiaries.

About MLBPA

The Major League Baseball Players Association (www.MLBPLAYERS.com) is the collective bargaining representative for all professional baseball players of the thirty Major League Baseball teams and serves as the exclusive group licensing agent for commercial and licensing activities involving active Major League baseball players. On behalf of its members, it operates the Players Choice licensing program and the Players Choice Awards, which benefit the needy through the Major League Baseball Players Trust (www.PlayersTrust.org), a charitable foundation established and run entirely by Major League baseball players. Follow: @MLB_Players; @MLBPAClubhouse; @MLBPlayersTrust

Contacts:

Claudia Oropeza
Glu Mobile Inc.
PR@glu.com
(415) 800-6378

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