October 16, 2007

"Mystery Case Files: Agent X" to Mobile Phones

Glu Mobile Inc. today announced an agreement with Big Fish Games, Inc. to publish “Mystery Case Files: Agent X,” an entirely new game in the Mystery Case Files franchise, exclusively for mobile phones. Mystery Case Files is the most popular franchise in casual gaming and is responsible for popularizing the hidden-object genre within the casual games market. This agreement marks the first of its kind to bring a hidden-object game to the mobile platform.

“The mobile platform has been a proving ground for each generation of casual games, and we’re excited to partner with Big Fish Games on their most valuable franchise,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu. “Bringing an exclusive, entirely new and original episode of Mystery Case Files to mobile phones represents a significant step in the convergence of the mobile and casual games industries.”

Mystery Case Files has established itself as a powerful brand and franchise from Big Fish Games, garnering more than 1.2 million units sold. Big Fish Games is credited for creating the genre of hidden-object games, which is now the most popular category in the downloadable casual games business.

“Our studio created an entirely new episodic MCF game designed specifically for mobile phones – connected devices,” said Paul Handelman, vice president of business development for Big Fish Games. “Glu’s passion and stellar reputation for deploying quality games to a broad audience is well established. They are the best partner to bring the Agent X to an eager group of Mystery Case Files players, both existing and new. Now, anyone can be a pocket detective!”

Mystery Case Files: Agent X is slated to launch in early 2008 on all major carriers in North America.

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