Speed Racer Zooms onto Mobile Phones Around the World

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Glu Mobile has announced the global launch of Speed Racer, a mobile game based on the Warner Bros. Pictures live-action film. This family adventure written, directed and produced by the Wachowski brothers, creators of the The Matrix trilogy, and produced by Joel Silver, is the first big-screen adaptation of the popular television series. The launch of Speed Racer marks the first title Glu has developed and published through its strategic worldwide partnership with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.

Speed Racer allows players to become the ultimate Grand Prix champion while driving the Mach 6. By using "Car-Fu" (an artful driving skill and sense of oneness with the vehicle) to drift, slide, jump, and defensively drive, players will navigate extreme tracks against fierce competitors and obstacles. The game includes unique racing courses with slaloms and banks providing a brand-new type of racing experience.

The game also features advanced graphics and 3D screens. These graphics fully immerse players into the Speed Racer experience while also reflecting the upcoming movie's high-definition video camerawork.

Speed Racer features:
- Extreme Tracks – Take on a variety of challenges in Story mode, leading up to the final Grand Prix;
- Bonuses and Rewards – Skilled and combative driving pays off with bonuses awarded for opponent crashes, evasions, drifts, and extreme acceleration;
- Depth of Gameplay – Different options unlocked after Story Mode allow for different game play and replayability; Survival Mode and Chasing Mode result in exciting competitions to become the champion;
- Familiar Characters – Look out for other infamous drivers, including Racer X;
- Customization – Six different vehicle choices let players decide which car is best for their racing;
- Accessibility – Two difficulty settings let both novices and skilled gamers enjoy playing.

Speed Racer opens in U.S. theaters on May 9. The mobile game is now available via major wireless carriers in Europe, North and Latin America, and will continue launching around the world concurrent with film release dates.

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