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Glu’s Launch of The Dark Knight™ on Mobile Phones Worldwide

Fans Play as the Caped Crusader to Protect the Terrified Citizens of Gotham City

Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today (15 July) announced the global launch of The Dark Knight, a mobile game based on the highly-anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures live-action film, which opens in US theatres on July 18. The launch of The Dark Knight marks the second title Glu has developed and published through its strategic worldwide partnership with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.

“We take pride in making great games and are excited to have worked with Warner Bros. to bring this landmark title to the mobile platform,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president, global publishing, Glu. “The action-packed mobile game enables players to use dynamic moves and stealth tactics to take out one of the most notorious antagonists in the world—THE JOKER. We’re delighted to bring The Dark Knight mobile game to BATMAN fans around the world.”

In the game, a reign of chaos has swept over GOTHAM CITY, organized by a criminal mastermind known to terrified citizens only as THE JOKER. Gamers play as BATMAN using dynamic combat moves, special gadgets and stealth tactics to evoke fear in the hearts of his enemies. Players must use every weapon in BATMAN’s arsenal in order to confront his most devious enemy yet.

To accompany the game release, Glu will be publishing an extensive content suite for The Dark Knight, 31 wallpapers, 14 voicetones, 4 music tones and 8 animated screensavers for mobile phones.

• Features of The Dark Knight allow players to:
• Become The Dark Knight of GOTHAM CITY in an action adventure game based on the film
• Fight criminals using a dynamic combat system with simple controls
• Utilize gadgets such as BATARANGS and grappling hooks
• Use stealth abilities to evoke fear in the hearts of foes

The Dark Knight mobile game is launching simultaneously on wireless carriers in North America, Asia and Latin America and will be available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa concurrent with the film release on July 25. For more information, visit www.glu.com.

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