Gameloft And Marvel's The Amazing Spider-Man Webslings its Way to the Top Of The App Store
PARIS, July 4, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Following the incredible level of success achieved by the hit mobile title Spider-Man:
Total Mayhem two years ago, Gameloft's latest game, The Amazing Spider-Man, has officially
reached the best sales ranking in the video games category on the App Store. Since the
game's launch on iOS on June 28, the game has charted among the top five grossing games in
72 countries, including the United States, England, Germany, France, Brazil, Italy, Russia
and Canada. Consumer ratings are also exceptional, with an average ranging from 4.5/5 to
5/5 in most countries around the world.
"We are delighted that the The Amazing Spider-Man has been met with such great
enthusiasm," said Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice-President Publishing at Gameloft. "Our
production teams have invested heavily in making sure to offer both fans of Gameloft and
the Spider-Man franchise a fully immersive experience into the Super Hero's world with a
completely open 3D environment and stunning graphics."
"In the Amazing Spider-Man Gameloft has once again delivered an experience that is
robust, action-packed and deeply compelling" said Andreea Enache-Thune, Senior
Vice-President Games and Digital Distribution at Marvel. "That Spider-Man continues to
draw fans and mobile gamers into his web is testimony to the strength of the continuing
partnership between Gameloft and Marvel Entertainment."
The Amazing Spider-Man is a 3D action game that incorporates characters, environments
and an immersive storyline inspired from the upcoming movie. With numerous missions, rich
gameplay and comprehensive battle systems, The Amazing Spider-Man also promises several
hours of action-packed entertainment and fun.
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set-top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft
operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt(R), Real Football(R), Modern
Combat, and N.O.V.A.: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R), and also partners with major rights
holders including Marvel(R), Hasbro(R), FOX(R), Mattel(R) and Ferrari(R).
Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and
employs over 5,000 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the
US.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is
one of the world's most
prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over
8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its
character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation)
and publishing (via Marvel Comics). Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchises in a
growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer
products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online. For more
information visit http://www.marvel.com. Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered
trademark.