Santa Monica, CA - August 3, 2012 - Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies, the
fan-favorite app based on the popular Zombies mode from Treyarch's and
Activision's record-setting hit Call of Duty: Black Ops, is now coming to
Android. Adapted by Ideaworks Game Studio and distributed by Glu Mobile, Inc. in
partnership with Activision,Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombiesdelivers
heart-pounding maps: Kino Der Toten, Ascension, and Call of the Dead: Director's
Cut, as well as "Dead-Ops Arcade," a 50-level zombie gauntlet that provides the
ultimate undead challenge for fans of Call of Duty's signature Zombie action.
Gamers can play solo, or join a team of four players via Wi-Fi as they mow down
hordes of zombies using a variety of weapons and perks only available in the
Call of Duty zombie experience.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies on Android is available exclusively for 30 days
on Sony's Xperia smart phones as well as Sony's Xperia Play Optimized devices
including the Xperia Play, with its dedicated gaming keypad, and the critically
acclaimed Xperia S and Xperia Ion.
"We're thrilled to partner with Glu Mobile and Ideaworks to bring the Call of
Duty: Black Ops Zombies mobile experience to Android, and we couldn't be more
excited to launch first on Sony's critically acclaimed line-up of Xperia
devices," says Greg Canessa, Vice President of Mobile Development, Activision
Publishing, Inc.
"We're delighted to bring the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise to Android
smartphones and Xperia for the first time. And what better way to make this
introduction than with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies," said Tim
Harrison, Head of Content Marketing and Strategy at Sony Mobile. "There's
nothing else in this world or the underworld like Call of Duty. We can't wait to
unleash Zombies to our fans."
Players can also opt to enhance their experience with the in-game CoD Point
System, available in the single-player mode. With six tiers of in-app purchasing
options to choose from, Zombies fans will be able to take the action to a new
level by unlocking additional areas and securing better weapons in less time.
Developed by award-winning studio, Treyarch, and published by Activision
Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc., Call
of Duty: Black Ops is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Intense
Violence and Strong Language. Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies is adapted for
Android by Ideaworks Game Studio and distributed by Glu Mobile. For tips,
tricks, and troubleshooting, be sure to check out the Black Ops Zombies Field
Manual at
http://www.callofduty.com/blackops/faq/androidzombies.
About Treyarch
Treyarch is an industry-leading game developer, wholly owned by Activision
Publishing, Inc. whose previous game Call of Duty: Black Ops set an
entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be
one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK Chart-Track.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a
leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands,
Australia, South Korea, mainland China and the region of Taiwan. More
information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's
website, http://www.activision.com.
About Glu Mobile, Inc.
Glu Mobile is a leading global developer and publisher of freemium games for
smartphone and tablet devices. Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP
games such as GUN BROS, DEER HUNTER, BLOOD & GLORY, and SAMURAI VS. ZOMBIES
DEFENSE on a wide range of platforms including iOS, Android, Windows Phone,
Google Chrome, and MAC OS. Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles
to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers globally. Founded in 2001, Glu
is headquartered in San Francisco with major offices outside Seattle, and
overseas in Brazil, Canada, China, and Russia. Consumers can find high-quality
entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the
'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com.
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