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Call Of Duty 4 Mobile

Mike Fahey — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:00:54 MST

Sure, you could spend hours playing Call of Duty 4 on your PS3, PC, or Xbox 360, marveling at the graphics and immersing yourself in your role as a modern-day warrior, but you'll have to restock on food sometime, and then what? Well yes, there's a DS version, but say your DS breaks. And your gaming laptop. And you're out of cash so you can't order in. No, they don't accept credit cards. I know it's barbaric. Well then Glu Mobile has got you covered! Call of Duty 4 is out for the mobile phone, delivering squad-based action to the tiny screen. All the elements are here: squad-based gameplay, modern weapons, sniping, varied mission types, etc. Plus it's the cheapest version of the game around, which is definitely a plus. Unfortunately it won't run on my new phone, which is apparently a music phone and not a gaming phone, but that's hardly Glu's fault. I just suck at picking phones. Visit www.callofdutymobile.com to see if yours makes the cut.

Glu Mobile Announces Global Launch of Call of Duty® 4: Modern WarfareTM Mobile Edition
London, UK - November 7, 2007 - Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the launch of the latest installment in the critically acclaimed Call of Duty® titles for mobile phones, Call of Duty®4: Modern Warfare™. The title was developed and published through Glu's exclusive worldwide partnership with Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI).

Available now, the mobile version serves as a unique prequel to the highly-anticipated Infinity Ward blockbuster by the same name. Featuring a distinct story, mission and objectives, Glu's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare mobile edition delivers the fast-paced, intense action of Call of Duty and arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower.

"We are thrilled to bring modern warfare to fans of the Call of Duty franchise," said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu. "Through advanced graphics and a new storyline, we've strived to deliver a unique experience that immerses players in the action, while creating an exciting and interesting experience for mobile phones."

The popular and critically acclaimed Call of Duty franchise is known for its cinematic intensity, epic battlefield moments and intense multiplayer action. The mobile version delivers a nine-mission campaign enlisting gamers as a member of the British S.A.S. and U.S. Marine forces, who are tasked with confronting a rogue enemy group threatening the world. Additional features include:

• Modern Warfare Theme - Battle through the chaos of modern warfare as told through an original story that lead up to the events of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

• Special Effects - Become immersed in battle with advanced special effects never before seen in a mobile game.

• Varied Mission Types & Objectives - Multiple ways to complete objectives in escort, stealth, sniping and assault missions.

• Use of Cover - The majority of objects in the environment can be used as cover to gain the upper hand over enemies.

• Modern Weapons - A variety of weaponry are available, including automatic rifles, sniper rifles, grenades, bazookas and C4 explosives.

• New Attack Types - Choose between different attacks such as up-close melee or long distance sniping.

• Squad support - AI squad mates assist in battle and come to your aid.

• Authentic Vehicles - Destroy enemy tanks and escort friendlies as support helicopters fly overhead.

For more information, visit www.callofdutymobile.com.

Call of Duty 4 Goes Mobile

fdemarco — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:00:00 MDT

It looks like the high-end mobile games business is starting to catch on here in the States like it has already taken hold in Japan. The latest title to come in to the cell phone fold is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The nine level single player game is a pre-quel of sorts that gives gamers an insight in to the events leading up to the console version of the game.

You will play as a member of SAS and US Marine forces who must figure out the source of an ultra-nationalist uprising in the Middle East. Use authentic weapons such as rocket launchers and assault rifles to help your squad achieve success. Chaos and destruction will pave your path!

If you want to try before you buy, a free demo version is available on developer Glu Mobile's website.

Call of Duty 4 Mobile [Glu.com]

Mobile's Lara Croft?

Mike Fahey — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:00:06 MDT

"Gentlemen, may I introduce you to Phoenix Shadowalker", begins the press release from Glu Mobile, announcing it's new mobile game available later this month, Shadowalker, or Shadowwalker going by the press release heading. Mistaking us for gentlemen was your first mistake. Assuming that some sultry model in a leather jacket and a mini-skirt holding a sword was going to ruin our on-again, off-again romance with Lara Croft was the second. We are gamers, Glu Mobile, and we have hot women with swords falling all over us all the time. We can't walk down the street without a walking hottie arsenal falling in step behind us. It's just how we roll. We've come to terms. Besides, mobile gaming already has a Lara Croft. Her name is Lara Croft. May we introduce you?

Shadowwalker Struts Her Stuff
Gentlemen, may I introduce you to Phoenix Shadowalker - the new videogame heroine ready to out-sauce Lara Croft as the number one pixellated female icon.

As the eponymous star of the new mobile phone title released this month, hack and slash your way through over 20 levels of classic platform gameplay, in a spooky shadowy world in need of rescuing from hordes of invading ghouls.

Developed and published by Glu, a leading publisher of mobile games, Shadowalker will be available across all games-enabled mobile phones. It boasts graphics and gameplay that matches the best handheld videogames, offering a rich game experience for experienced and casual gamers alike.

PGR Mobile Demo Live

Brian Crecente — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:00:54 MST

Bizarre Online points out that the mobile version of Project Gotham Racing is live over on the Glu Mobile site. The site also includes a free demo of the 2D and 3D versions of the game.

I gave it a quick run using the 3D version and it was actually pretty fun. Sure it's not the full experience, but it seems pretty packed for a cell phone game. Brian Crecente

PGR Mobile [Glu, Click on Try Now]