Gameloft Exceeds 20 Million Games Sold on the App Store

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Paris - Gameloft®, the leading publisher and developer of downloadable video games, has sold over 20 million paid games since the App Store opened in July 2008.

Of the 47 iPhone & iPad games launched from the beginning of this year, 42 titles climbed to the top 5 best-selling games* on the App Store with 25 of the games reaching the number one spot. All of these consecutive and successful launches have helped Gameloft achieve a new level of sales on the App Store. Gameloft’sLet’s Golf !franchise has continued to perform well with the launch ofLet’s Golf ! 2on the iPhone and the arrival ofLet’s Golf ! HDon the iPad. Other notable titles includeIron Man 2, the number-one game sold in the United States and Europe;Brothers®in Arms 2: Global Frontthe top ranking game for both iPhone and iPad; and the very successful launch ofN.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Allianceon the iPhone 4.

"The first half of 2010 marks a new step for us on the App Store,"declared Michel Guillemot, President of Gameloft."The launch of the iPad and iPhone 4 has opened new horizons for developers and allowed us once again to transform our consumers gaming experience. 20 million paid downloads is proof that our games meet the expectations of our players and we will continue to satisfy them."

Gameloft has developed and published 100 games since the App Store was launched in July 2008, including 18 iPhone games and 29 iPad games since January 2010. 15 other titles will be added to the catalog of games already available on the App Store by year’s end. This includesNFL 2011 HD, Assassin’s Creed: Altaïr’s Chronicles HD, Spider-Man: Total Mayhem HDon the iPad, as well asDungeon Hunter 2, Gangstar: Miami Vindication, Star BattalionandModern Combat 2: Black Pegasus(also available on the iPad) on the iPhone.

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