Leading Publisher Teams with Legend Garry Kasparov to Develop and Publish Kasparov Chess for Mobile Phones
San Mateo, Calif. - August 15, 2006 - Glu Mobile, a leading creator and global publisher of mobile entertainment, today announced an agreement to develop and publish Kasparov Chess in partnership with Garry Kasparov, World Champion and the highest-ranked chess player of all time.
Kasparov Chess, which will be available on wireless carriers worldwide beginning in early 2007, will offer a number of ways to play including cross-carrier, international multi-player capabilities allowing players to challenge other chess players around the world. Complete features of the game will be announced upon launch.
“Kasparov has been closely involved with every step of the creation of the titles - from the development of the best-in-class engine to the interface and graphics,” said Jill Braff, general manager of the Americas, Glu Mobile. “Chess has been Kasparov’s life’s work, and it’s an honor to work with a living legend to create a game that will reflect his expertise and passion for chess.”
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