Glu Mobile have announced that Glyder 2 is out now for the iPad. This new iPad version will be available for $4.99. This iPad version of Glyder 2 has been redesigned to take advantage of the new iPad.
These Features include:
Significantly Enhanced Graphics – players can see the worlds come to life as they fly around a newly detailed environment featuring hi-resolution textures.
Multiple Controls – in addition to the tilt control, gamers can now opt to control Eryn with the tap of their finger. Simply touch anywhere on the iPad screen to activate, then drag a finger around to steer Eryn on her path. Players can switch between these two control schemes at anytime during gameplay.
Improved Navigation Between Worlds – without interrupting the game, players can tap the map button to display a semi-transparent map on the screen. The map indicates Eryn's position while providing players with a point of reference for where they are currently located. Utilizing the larger screen size helps players find new worlds.
3D World Viewer–interactive 3D models of each world displays the location of various points of interest, as well as tracks the progress of current crystal collection.
Facebook Connectivity with iPhone/iPod touch – gamers are able to log into Facebook to upload their status for “friend points” which are earned by collecting crystals, completing goals and by having Facebook friends who are Glyder 2 gamers on iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Sharing “friend points” grows towers which unlocks new wings, outfits and achievements.
Press Release
SAN MATEO, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Apr 02, 2010 Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the availability of Glyder 2 for iPad on the App Store. Taking full advantage of the larger screen, players use their device to navigate Eryn on her biggest adventure yet.
The critically acclaimed Glyder franchise has become a worldwide hit. Glyder, which launched in April 2009, established itself as one of the industry’s best games of that year, earning critical acclaim from Pocket Gamer as well as being named Slide to Play’s Game of the Month. Later that year, Glyder 2 was released earning the coveted Platinum Award from Pocket Gamer, who also named Glyder 2 as one of the Top 10 best iPhone games of 2009.
“Glu is thrilled to have an app available for the launch of iPad. The innovative iPad has allowed us to be creative and build upon the Glyder franchise,” said Alex Galvagni, CTO & SVP Global Product Development, Glu. “Glyder 2 for iPad brings an array of new features and graphics offering players a fresh challenge while maintaining the relaxing game play that contributed to the enormous success of the original game.”
Features include:
Significantly Enhanced Graphics – players can see the worlds come to life as they fly around a newly detailed environment featuring hi-resolution textures.
Multiple Controls – in addition to the tilt control, gamers can now opt to control Eryn with the tap of their finger. Simply touch anywhere on the iPad screen to activate, then drag a finger around to steer Eryn on her path. Players can switch between these two control schemes at anytime during gameplay.
Improved Navigation Between Worlds – without interrupting the game, players can tap the map button to display a semi-transparent map on the screen. The map indicates Eryn's position while providing players with a point of reference for where they are currently located. Utilizing the larger screen size helps players find new worlds.
3D World Viewer–interactive 3D models of each world displays the location of various points of interest, as well as tracks the progress of current crystal collection.
Facebook Connectivity with iPhone/iPod touch – gamers are able to log into Facebook to upload their status for “friend points” which are earned by collecting crystals, completing goals and by having Facebook friends who are Glyder 2 gamers on iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Sharing “friend points” grows towers which unlocks new wings, outfits and achievements.
Glyder 2 for iPad is now available for $4.99 on the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
About Glu Mobile
Glu (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games for feature phones and smartphones. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Beat It!, Bonsai Blast, Brain Genius, Glyder, Stranded, Super K.O. Boxing! and titles based on major brands from partners including Activision, Atari, Fox Mobile Entertainment, Harrah's, Hasbro, Konami, Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, SEGA, Sony and Warner Bros. Founded in 2001, Glu is based in San Mateo, Calif. and has offices in Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Spain. Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile phones wherever they see the 'g' character logo or atwww.glu.com. For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.
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